Leon bridges take me to your river

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This song is about faith. In an interview with UnCut, Bridges reflects that he noticed a lot of soul singers of the '50s and '60s used river metaphors. Bridges heard the tune at one of his local open mics. Leon Bridges explained the background to the song: "A river has historically been used in gospel music as symbolism for change and redemption. My goal was to write a song about my personal spiritual experience.

Leon bridges take me to your river

The music video, set during the Baltimore race riots and filmed on location less than a year later, brings together three separate redemption narratives that culminate in a neighborhood baptism via rain and water hose. Three different families: a father who has perpetrated some act of violence, fleeing the site of the crime to be with his infant son; a grieving mother and her preteen boy, who lost a family member to violence; and an overworked single mother struggling to make ends meet, whose daughter longs for a better life for them both. Outside these story lines are Bridges and Brittni Jessie , who meet in a motel room after a long car ride to lift up this plea on behalf of the hurting. Into all these situations, they trust, God will bring forgiveness, healing, and hope. At the end of the video, Bridges too enters the shower of divine grace, lifting his head high in wonder, then bowing it in humility. He elaborates on his Facebook page :. A river has historically been used in gospel music as symbolism for change and redemption. My goal was to write a song about my personal spiritual experience. It was written during a time of real depression in my life, and I recall sitting in my garage trying to write a song which reflected this struggle. I felt stuck working multiple jobs to support myself and my mother. The only thing I could cling to in the midst of all that was my faith in God and my only path towards baptism was by way of the river. When thinking about how to best visually represent this universal battle, I reflected on the depiction of black communities in our media and particular experiences within my own life. This video showcases the unique struggle many black men and women face across this country. I want this video to be a message of light.

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Leon bridges take me to your river

Top 50 by Year. Lists Explorer. Been traveling these wide roads for so long My heart's been far from you Ten-thousand miles gone Oh, I wanna come near and give ya Every part of me But there is blood on my hands And my lips aren't clean In my darkness I remember Momma's words reoccur to me "Surrender to the good Lord And he'll wipe your slate clean" Take me to your river I wanna go Oh, go on Take me to your river I wanna know Tip me in your smooth waters I go in As a man with many crimes Come up for air As my sins flow down the Jordan Oh, I wanna come near and give ya Every part of me But there is blood on my hands And my lips aren't clean Take me to your river I wanna go Go on Take me to your river I wanna know I wanna go, wanna go, wanna go I wanna know, wanna know, wanna know Wanna go, wanna go, wanna go Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know Wanna go, wanna go, wanna go Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know Take me to your river I wanna go Lord, please let me know Take me to your river I wanna know. River Leon Bridges. Heard in 9. Date Played count. More songs from Leon Bridges. Song Info Release Year.

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Oh, I wanna come near and give ya. But there is blood on my hands. This video showcases the unique struggle many black men and women face across this country. Help Center. Lisa Sawyer. Share this: Print Email Facebook Twitter. My goal was to write a song about my personal spiritual experience. And my lips aren't clean. Come up for air. Original Lyrics. Que sube a respirar. The only thing I could cling to in the midst of all that was my faith in God and my only path towards baptism was by way of the river.

Been traveling these wide roads for so long My heart's been far from you Ten-thousand miles gone Oh, I wanna come near and give ya Every part of me But there is blood on my hands And my lips aren't clean In my darkness I remember Momma's words reoccur to me "Surrender to the good Lord And he'll wipe your slate clean" Take me to your river I wanna go Oh, go on Take me to your river I wanna know Tip me in your smooth waters I go in As a man with many crimes Come up for air As my sins flow down the Jordan Oh, I wanna come near and give ya Every part of me But there is blood on my hands And my lips aren't clean Take me to your river I wanna go Go on Take me to your river I wanna know I wanna go, wanna go, wanna go I wanna know, wanna know, wanna know Wanna go, wanna go, wanna go Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know Wanna go, wanna go, wanna go Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know Take me to your river I wanna go Lord, please let me know Take me to your river I wanna know. Watch on. Upcoming Concerts.

This music video has received over Facebook 0 Twitter Pinterest 0 0 Likes. It was written during a time of real depression in my life and I recall sitting in my garage trying to write a song which reflected this struggle. Last edit over 4 years ago. I wanna go. Take me to your river. He estado viajando estas amplias carreteras por tanto tiempo. I felt stuck working multiple jobs to support myself and my mother. Oh, quiero acercarme y darte. Comment Subscribe Subscribed. Go to Pro. Chris Vivion.