Leon Bridges - River (Live on Austin City Limits)

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  • "River" by Leon Bridges from Live on Austin City Limits
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    Lyrics:
    Take me to your river
    I wanna go
    Oh, go, take me to your river
    I wanna know
    #LeonBridges #River #AustinCityLimits

Комментарии • 3 тыс.

  • @antonposa5345
    @antonposa5345 5 лет назад +12778

    After my son was born, I remember holding him in my arms in a chair next to my wife's hospital bed. She reached across and gave me an earplug from her phone, and played this song to me for the first time. As I listened to it, I looked at this perfect child and felt an overwhelming sense of connection. I looked back at my wife with tears in my eyes, and she just smiled back at me. I will remember that moment as long as I live.

    • @jakee5549
      @jakee5549 5 лет назад +569

      Damn dude I'm at work and just read this. Now I'm a mess. Baby boy due in May.

    • @antonposa5345
      @antonposa5345 5 лет назад +200

      @@jakee5549 congratulations man. You'll do great.

    • @timothyleee27204
      @timothyleee27204 5 лет назад +152

      Bro I read this while listening to the song. And I'm balling my eyes out. Take care☺☺☺☺

    • @michaelchristopherharris
      @michaelchristopherharris 5 лет назад +109

      That’s the power of music man, beautiful story ❤️

    • @kc9843
      @kc9843 5 лет назад +63

      Such a beautiful memory... pregnant myself and I get that connection with music and the life change that happens with your child.... It’s definitely very powerful. Congrats on your baby boy!

  • @DOUGANDSHELLEY
    @DOUGANDSHELLEY 4 года назад +1750

    This song is special to me. When my husband was passing away, he kept saying he could see the River and that he just wanted to go to that River. A few days after he passed, I heard this on satellite radio as I was traveling to my daughter’s. I had to pull over to really listen to this and made me sob. Beautiful song.

  • @paulmarkham79
    @paulmarkham79 Год назад +318

    "Surrender to the good Lord & he'll wipe your slate clean." Amen to that ❤ beautiful song..

    • @JoeyYoungjojo
      @JoeyYoungjojo 8 месяцев назад +3

      Yes!!!

    • @marcgorka3341
      @marcgorka3341 4 месяца назад +4

      Im a war vetran so true

    • @TheThreshermansson
      @TheThreshermansson 3 месяца назад +2

      as a man with many crimes wiped my filthy slate and mouth clean ...and Lords over my soul every minute of every hour of every day.
      oh truly, only for Gods' good grace,..go i

    • @kirstyreynolds3577
      @kirstyreynolds3577 3 месяца назад +1

      Amen 🎶🙏❤️

  • @ainsgrant
    @ainsgrant 6 лет назад +2060

    This is a young man with an old soul.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @marlarabello9764
      @marlarabello9764 5 лет назад

      Redevifa A
      Lcides

    • @marlarabello9764
      @marlarabello9764 5 лет назад

      Redevida programa de Alcides.

    • @marlarabello9764
      @marlarabello9764 5 лет назад +1

      #Dalcides

    • @AldoRaine-q7s
      @AldoRaine-q7s 4 года назад +25

      Brother the fact they may have been a lot of music to influence him at a young age, but he picked this fading genre and blessed it even more.

    • @jasonkoch1707
      @jasonkoch1707 3 года назад +8

      Just like me. After hearing this soul stirring, beautiful specimen of art. I hired a guitar coach to teach me how to try to recreate and relive such an amazing experience. Was not let down. As I sit here with a glass full of old bourbon and a heart filled with new love - Thank you Leon Bridges for helping me reach for a longtime goal. - JK

  • @dangolden4038
    @dangolden4038 17 дней назад +8

    This man is quickly becoming my favorite singer ever

  • @asken5139
    @asken5139 2 месяца назад +18

    The backup singer is amazing. That solo. So simple, but so big at the same time

  • @F1EpiSodEz
    @F1EpiSodEz 9 лет назад +12274

    This is the good bottle of wine from 1920 that hasn't been opened until now.

    • @GillianRice
      @GillianRice 6 лет назад +132

      Hygh Gawd perfect comment

    • @desireec4089
      @desireec4089 6 лет назад +71

      Couldn’t have said it better🙌🏽

    • @kimnolan4084
      @kimnolan4084 5 лет назад +58

      no better way to describe this!!

    • @quaregeg2750
      @quaregeg2750 5 лет назад +35

      Beautifully put!

    • @danieldevereaux
      @danieldevereaux 5 лет назад +51

      And shared with the closest of friends.

  • @braedenfields9902
    @braedenfields9902 5 лет назад +630

    As a troubled man, this song brings tears to my eyes every time

    • @amberparker9883
      @amberparker9883 5 лет назад +35

      We are all troubled honey. God bless

    • @reidsummers8183
      @reidsummers8183 5 лет назад +7

      Braeden Fields yeah that’s a truth

    • @nkitsengmatjila2788
      @nkitsengmatjila2788 4 года назад +17

      I pour peace into your soul bro.
      South Africa is with you

    • @autbot6911
      @autbot6911 4 года назад +9

      Braeden Fields i hope all is well with you friend

    • @tashkabuba
      @tashkabuba 4 года назад +18

      Life is an endless journey of overcoming.

  • @JournalDreamworld
    @JournalDreamworld 3 года назад +1810

    My son passed 3 weeks ago. He knew he was dying and asked this song be played at his service. Now I know why. RIP son and we are playing this as requested. 😢

    • @ChoirWalker
      @ChoirWalker 3 года назад +9

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @tommit4959
      @tommit4959 3 года назад +5

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

    • @moanatamati4128
      @moanatamati4128 3 года назад +4

      😩😩😥😥😥💔💔🙏🏼

    • @JournalDreamworld
      @JournalDreamworld 3 года назад +4

      @@moanatamati4128 💔 thank you!

    • @moanatamati4128
      @moanatamati4128 3 года назад +26

      I feel your pain and know only too well what it is like to grieve for a child.
      I too lost my son many years ago!😩💔
      There are no words to describe the gut wrenching agony a family goes through at the loss of a child.
      My faith and hope is in
      The Lord Jesus now,to walk the narrow road,the long road of obedience to GOD that when this life is over,I and my family will be reunited with our son in whatever form and death will no longer have any power over GODs children.
      My prayers and thoughts to you and your family🙏🏼💖
      GOD bless.

  • @weylancraig2595
    @weylancraig2595 Год назад +396

    That song will make you lose track of time and space. When it's over, you have to just step back, exhale, and try to grasp what just happened. One of the best songs ever.

    • @Isaac-kt9xr
      @Isaac-kt9xr Год назад +4

      Perfect description mate 👌

    • @robinmead5826
      @robinmead5826 Год назад +3

      Beautiful.

    • @jaydeewatts8543
      @jaydeewatts8543 Год назад +3

      Absolutely love what you said here.
      Exactly right.
      Nicely done

    • @lesleyd2448
      @lesleyd2448 Год назад +1

      💯💯

    • @coreyhawes9165
      @coreyhawes9165 10 месяцев назад

      Jesus Christ is with us all you don’t have to rush to him because he knows you will find him❤

  • @RUREDY2ROK
    @RUREDY2ROK 3 года назад +9

    Its nice to see a black man sing and play the guitar again... his voice is beautiful

  • @smcarpen
    @smcarpen 2 года назад +68

    I love the way he says Jordan. It’s a fantastic nod to the southern black population. I’m obviously not black but have grown up in the rural South and am fortunate enough to have had many strong black men as mentors over the years.

    • @curtrod
      @curtrod 3 месяца назад +1

      obviously?

  • @hisgrace956
    @hisgrace956 4 года назад +1190

    Ten years ago I wanted to be taken to the river. You see.....I lost a brother to police brutality. He was about to graduate from college with a biology degree in two months, but he was taken from me during a stop light infraction. They beat and tasered him to death. When they did an autopsy on his body, they said it looked like he had been in a big accident. This song brought me to that place of when I begged God to take his place. Take ME to the river.... I'll go. But then God allowed me to meet my wife, who helped me to live. I talked with God and found out He still had a purpose and a plan for my life...so I live today walking pass the river, watching the ship go by, remembering Pierre. Gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace baby brother. See you on the other side of the river.

    • @extra.ordimary
      @extra.ordimary 4 года назад +59

      my condolences to this terrible brutality you and your family had to endure. and sadly many others as well :'( i wish you well, bless your heart

    • @rebeccakagura9064
      @rebeccakagura9064 4 года назад +31

      Continue to be strong..... Continue your journey

    • @el-shan
      @el-shan 4 года назад +11

      Sorry for you loss. You'll see him soon

    • @Nik-wo7hk
      @Nik-wo7hk 4 года назад +13

      my prayers with you brother

    • @dspud587
      @dspud587 4 года назад +13

      That is beyond words, good for you for keeping on going, you must be incredibly strong

  • @hotchocolate1758
    @hotchocolate1758 4 года назад +451

    I lost my mother in November of last year. She was only 47. We used to sing this song together when we would Skype some nights. It means so much more to me now that's she's gone. Missing you extra today mom!

    • @michaelm4419
      @michaelm4419 4 года назад +8

      Anthony Tamplin shell always be with you. Stay strong.

    • @odd20
      @odd20 4 года назад +3

      stay strong bruv ❤️❤️

    • @lilithaxaluva684
      @lilithaxaluva684 4 года назад +4

      I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️ you are so strong and highly favored

    • @MadelynSpence
      @MadelynSpence 4 года назад +1

      love

    • @rlzp
      @rlzp 3 года назад

      Hugs for you xx

  • @andreauribe8705
    @andreauribe8705 7 месяцев назад +18

    reading everyone’s comments about how this song has tied into their lives is making me so emotional right now. the human connection i feel in this comment section is unworldly.

  • @TheAntiSmug
    @TheAntiSmug 5 лет назад +333

    One of the deepest songs ever written. Thank you, Father.

  • @robertmanley3472
    @robertmanley3472 5 лет назад +689

    The most beautiful song I've heard in a very long time. Enough said.

    • @nappyqueen86
      @nappyqueen86 5 лет назад

      Robert Manley mind blown .Thank God!

    • @iJuanGutierrez
      @iJuanGutierrez 5 лет назад

      Robert Manley yess indeed !

    • @jytheguy4465
      @jytheguy4465 5 лет назад +1

      Robert Manley listen to domonic Haynes sing it

  • @hughjones5026
    @hughjones5026 10 месяцев назад +8

    Has got to be said Leon looks a million bucks too. The blazer, hair, everything. I admire this vintage gentleman attire and demeanour.

  • @kipster9
    @kipster9 5 лет назад +822

    For some reason, I can never listen to this song without almost breaking into tears. So beautiful.

    • @mikaela3048
      @mikaela3048 5 лет назад +10

      EXACTLY!!!! I always cry

    • @michaelcooper5879
      @michaelcooper5879 5 лет назад +5

      Same here brother

    • @nixwalo
      @nixwalo 5 лет назад +7

      Jeffrey Kipp i can feel the sadness in his voice but cause I’m not understanding all what he’s saying...I enjoy the song...don’t cry and never forget...the (good) change is gonna come..

    • @jaygibbs_
      @jaygibbs_ 5 лет назад +1

      Same brother, same.

    • @DJRenee
      @DJRenee 5 лет назад +1

      I cry every single time

  • @tristanchilders7615
    @tristanchilders7615 5 лет назад +2422

    Guys like leon bridges, Hozier, and chris stapleton gives me faith real music can make a come back. I absolutely love this. Music is supposed to make you feel something.

    • @Rley-ti1lq
      @Rley-ti1lq 4 года назад +42

      Let me add Jacob Banks real quick

    • @natural91LC
      @natural91LC 4 года назад +31

      bon hiver and Maggie rogers too :)

    • @IcyHot311
      @IcyHot311 4 года назад +4

      Great examples!!

    • @wardaosman6706
      @wardaosman6706 4 года назад +11

      @Meli Shimek and Dermot Kennedy

    • @tomdyson8279
      @tomdyson8279 4 года назад +12

      Matt Corby mate

  • @acarpentersson8271
    @acarpentersson8271 2 года назад +227

    I've listened to this song, but I don't think I have really listened to it until now. He speaks of his sins, blood on his hands, and unclean lips, and of coming to the river to be made clean. That's Gospel. This man is versed in the verses of God's word

    • @pbcfisher3206
      @pbcfisher3206 2 года назад +10

      Yessir.. but it's a new rendition of a very old Christian song.. transcends our differences.

    • @neonsparky
      @neonsparky 2 года назад +5

      This song helped me get through the last year of my sisters life. Such a beautiful song I took as my sister being wash cleaned of her cancer before entering the pearly gates.

    • @wph3417
      @wph3417 2 года назад

      Same here

    • @noralally6449
      @noralally6449 Год назад

      @@pbcfisher3206 oh that makes sense because this version doesnt sound the exact same as the one played on Suits the tv show, and the refrence to the jordan river as well. i love it it was great compliment to the show

  • @terryburleyson1208
    @terryburleyson1208 7 лет назад +2661

    i listen to Leon Bridges .........when i just feel like i can't take no more

  • @NAllen007
    @NAllen007 2 месяца назад +9

    This song is spiritual. Amazing and simple. 🖤🥹

  • @anthonyphillips9773
    @anthonyphillips9773 5 месяцев назад +19

    This man I can’t say enough how he’s blessed with the voice! I saw him in Nashville! He knows how to quiet 10,000 people

  • @Fender1990
    @Fender1990 5 лет назад +5228

    Otis Redding and Sam Cooke are smiling from above

  • @tounoni
    @tounoni 3 года назад +310

    This was one of the very few songs that caught my mum's attention in her latter years. She would often wait to sing the chorus "Take me to your River, I wanna go" Mum RIP, I love and miss you so so much

    • @dennisbrown7079
      @dennisbrown7079 3 года назад +5

      Condolences. Hoping you heal.

    • @tounoni
      @tounoni 2 года назад

      @@dennisbrown7079 💌

    • @bigwillyreno
      @bigwillyreno 2 года назад

      This song helped me through my Momma's death. Love to you!

    • @TristenNoble-g7s
      @TristenNoble-g7s 2 месяца назад

      Sometimes I would wonder about planning and letting my kids know what song to play at my funeral and I have now found it unbelievable.

    • @tounoni
      @tounoni 2 месяца назад +1

      @@bigwillyreno ❤️

  • @Duygu_adessomusica
    @Duygu_adessomusica Месяц назад +6

    To all the people who resist staying beautiful in the midst of all this pain in the world♥️🎶

  • @phillysfinest41883
    @phillysfinest41883 4 года назад +983

    His backup singer is absolutely stunning... SING QUEEN!!!

    • @Lea99Jones
      @Lea99Jones 3 года назад +21

      Presuming you're speaking about her singing, yes, that opening verse she's doing these micro harmonies that match his lead vocal perfectly. It's astounding. She's amazing.

    • @AP-xq3jm
      @AP-xq3jm 3 года назад +3

      Thought that was a King

    • @Brian_Saginashvili_
      @Brian_Saginashvili_ 3 года назад +7

      @@AP-xq3jmit is. Playing the guitar. How's your dads?

    • @projectg408
      @projectg408 2 года назад

      YUP!!

    • @putimaduna7630
      @putimaduna7630 2 года назад +3

      Anyone know her name?

  • @RRW276
    @RRW276 8 лет назад +471

    This guy will make it BIG! There is still a space, a massive one, for real soul music. The kind of old. This guy is indeed an old soul. Add the beautiful lady and her beautiful voice, we're treated to something new and refreshing. Also love his choice of guitars.

    • @IsaiahBennett
      @IsaiahBennett 5 лет назад +4

      Absolutely! He's been huge for several years. Such of a refreshing talent.

    • @merlitacleveland
      @merlitacleveland 5 лет назад

      I could not agree more this lady has a beautiful voice too

  • @kimcrothers7768
    @kimcrothers7768 2 года назад +16

    This son is a deeply spiritual capture of all it means to be human.

  • @chuandthemoon
    @chuandthemoon 2 года назад +306

    Made my dad listen to this song a few years back because it really got through my soul in a way that I never thought anything ever could. My dad's music has always been important to me because it was the only bridge we really have to express our emotions, we're both introverts and talking wasn't really our thing. He would play his music to me growing up, but this was that one song, the song that I shared with him instead of him sharing his stuff with me. It was such a special moment. Everytime it would play in the car we would just be silent to listen to the whole thing and it felt like a telepathic connection of what we were feeling.
    He passed a few months ago and I still think of him as I listen to this song over and over again. I miss him dearly.

    • @DevinCreighton
      @DevinCreighton 2 года назад

      He will be with you forever. God Bless you. Sorry for your temp loss.

    • @angelskyers4626
      @angelskyers4626 2 года назад

      Sending blessing your way I’m sorry about loss

    • @H1ghligttR3el
      @H1ghligttR3el 2 года назад

      You may miss him but just remember he’s always with you buddy!

    • @leed5768
      @leed5768 2 года назад

      Sorry for your loss - such a beautiful song

    • @mrrunnergunner5864
      @mrrunnergunner5864 2 года назад

      Rest easy

  • @duds11
    @duds11 2 года назад +55

    In recovery for the past 2 months and I was riding the train to go see my daughter and this video came on and I started to cry and the more I tried to stop the harder the tears fell. I'm surrendering to my higher power every day and my slate is wiped clean one day at a time.
    We do recover

    • @Ghaghdjs
      @Ghaghdjs 7 месяцев назад

      Hope your doing well buddy.

    • @___LD11
      @___LD11 4 месяца назад

      🤘🏻

  • @152637c
    @152637c 3 года назад +175

    [Verse 1]
    Been travelling these wide roads
    For so long
    My heart's been far from you
    Ten thousand miles gone
    [Refrain]
    Oh, I wanna come near and give
    Every part of me
    But there's blood on my hands
    And my lips are unclean
    [Verse 2]
    In my darkness I remember
    Momma's words reoccur to me
    "Surrender to the good Lord
    And he'll wipe your slate clean"
    [Chorus]
    Take me to your river
    I wanna go
    Oh, go, take me to your river
    I wanna know
    [Verse 3]
    Dip me in your smooth water
    As I go in
    As a man with many crimes, come up for air
    As my sins flow down the Jordan
    [Refrain]
    Oh, I wanna come near and give you
    Every part of me
    But there's blood on my hands
    And my lips are unclean
    [Chorus]
    Take me to your river
    I wanna go
    Oh, go, take me to your river
    I wanna know
    [Bridge]
    I wanna go, wanna go, wanna go
    Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know
    Wanna go, wanna go, wanna go
    Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know
    I wanna know, wanna know, wanna know
    Wanna go, wanna go, wanna go (Hoo)
    Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know
    Wanna go, wanna go, wanna go (Oh, yeah)
    Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know (Hoo)
    [Chorus]
    Hoo, oh, take me to your river
    I wanna go
    Lord, oh, please let me know
    Take me to your river
    I wanna know

    • @Leroy03
      @Leroy03 24 дня назад

      wrong song, leon bridges river

  • @genesisthepoet815
    @genesisthepoet815 3 года назад +13

    My husband passed away at 44 yrs old after 60 days of fighting for his life in the hospital… I held his hand and prayed at the moment he passed and played this song … then took a 2hr train ride home to tell our daughter that daddy wasn’t coming home… nothing seems real anymore 💔
    I can’t believe I have to do the rest of this life without him … 😖

    • @karla8276
      @karla8276 3 года назад +3

      It heart is broken for you, please know that I will hold you both so dear in my prayers,I wish you every bit of strength to hold your head high and see the days through.
      Sending my love and support 💞 xxxx

    • @genesisthepoet815
      @genesisthepoet815 3 года назад

      @@karla8276 thank you for your compassion and kindness ♥️🙏🏾♥️

    • @lionblood1268
      @lionblood1268 3 года назад

      I pray you find strength in the hope that one day you will all be together again. In spirit and truth.

    • @annamineer2521
      @annamineer2521 2 года назад +1

      God is still holding you in His hands if you are His. Blessings...

    • @genesisthepoet815
      @genesisthepoet815 2 года назад

      @@annamineer2521 thank you for your kindness ♥️

  • @heather819056
    @heather819056 4 года назад +32

    This would never be in the mainstream. Most people can't FEEL this. If you're listening to this, you have beautiful taste.

  • @rickstrangemusicwords1827
    @rickstrangemusicwords1827 3 года назад +35

    Yesterday was the 45th anniversary of my brother drowning. We were a year and six days apart. Yesterday morning was Sunday. unaware it was June 27th, I was sitting in the shade praising God as that is how I attend church. Listening to a song about Gods love this song popped in my mix. I had never heard it. I have had God show me many times that my brother called out to him in his struggle in the water and that we would someday be reunited. I have heard his voice and his death is what led me to salvation through Jesus Christ. I thought as the song played, "This song reminds me of the attitude my brother had the night before he drowned." He had been in trouble with the law quite a bit the last year of his life. It was only later I realized it was the very day same day 45 years earlier that he had gone to the river and learn to "know." Thanks Leon for letting God use your talent to speak to a little brother that also came to "know". Gods love is not easily understood by us, but ALL things work to the good of those that love him!

  • @kellylo6737
    @kellylo6737 4 года назад +76

    my emotions run high listening to this song as I think about my son who was been incarcerated for 8 long years.. and how he has come to know god.. and how I wait for his return.. I will wait patiently as god does for us..

    • @BA2day
      @BA2day 4 года назад +3

      I can feel the emotions that will overcome you on that day. A mother's love for their children is the most powerful force on the planet. I hope that day comes soon. Love

    • @epifunny1
      @epifunny1 3 года назад +3

      I am a man who has been deprived of his children for 8 long years as well, though literally, I've done nothing wrong. Just a bad time to be a man, that's all. But you and I will know that reunion day of the future with our children just as sure as Christ waits to reunify with us in our own time. Stay strong lady. This is not all there is....

  • @shopkidadventureclub4140
    @shopkidadventureclub4140 4 года назад +21

    My son(11) showed me Leon Bridges. Moments when you know you did something good

  • @leleanhendrix7818
    @leleanhendrix7818 Год назад +5

    And this is why there are more great musical artists now then ever before in control of their art. The internet brings to light the seemingly infinite number of ridiculously amazing indie artists who may not get airplay, but will sell out when they come to your town to perform. Just because you don't hear it on the radio, doesn't mean that it isn't there to be found. Keep on keepin' on Leon Bridges and all those like you.

  • @CarlWinslowFM
    @CarlWinslowFM Год назад +32

    This was the very last song my big brother showed me before he passed away.
    I'll see you at the river when its my time, in the meantime I'll make sure to catch you when you visit me in my dreams.
    Rest in Peace Tony

    • @curtrod
      @curtrod 3 месяца назад

      😢

    • @RM-fu1yi
      @RM-fu1yi 2 месяца назад

      Lost 2 brothers. Get it Try to find comfort where you can. If you can find some with this song- do it! It is somehow is helping me. Fight the fight !!😊

    • @Marcus-e2i1c
      @Marcus-e2i1c Месяц назад

      The rejoice when we see them again. God is the greatest

  • @richielei
    @richielei 5 лет назад +156

    Lying on me bed eyes closed listening to this song, don't know why tears well up in my eyes , can feel my soul saved.

    • @vlife318
      @vlife318 5 лет назад +7

      Richard Leishangthem exactly how I listened to it... it makes you go to a different dimension

    • @dana102083
      @dana102083 5 лет назад +6

      Its how my heavy heart has fallen asleep many times.. Take me to your river..

    • @katmichail13
      @katmichail13 3 года назад

      i do the same

  • @tesskeller2017
    @tesskeller2017 Год назад

    When you sit back and listen to this song, you may come to the realization that soul music originated in gospel. The suffering of slaves also who were true believers , their music is heard in the "Spirituals". But most importantly as Jesus says " what doth it profit a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul" but, you say, "soul is a type of music" it comes from the soul of a person ... and we now know many in the world have sold their souls for fame and fortune or many have lost their souls from gain of this world. So when hearing it ,there are some who still have their soul intact.

  • @chrohm
    @chrohm 5 лет назад +343

    the audio on this is sick - kudos to the sound guy too

    • @tweedeedatsme3537
      @tweedeedatsme3537 4 года назад

      He's not strumming that Rhythm. I doubt if his guitar is even turned up. . . (great Singer, though)

    • @thecomfortisnow
      @thecomfortisnow 3 года назад +2

      @@tweedeedatsme3537 he is playing.

  • @frednfoe
    @frednfoe Месяц назад +3

    Man I been too far from u lord! Thank u!!!
    JESUS IS KING

  • @MattGutz
    @MattGutz 12 дней назад +2

    Man, thats what i call HOME GROWN!!!!

  • @a.w2776
    @a.w2776 2 года назад +7

    im a devout atheist but this song makes me wanna find good. Amazing Leon.

  • @Meatwizards
    @Meatwizards 2 года назад +169

    When he says "trust in the good Lord and he will wipe your slate clean. It sends chills through out my body, like the spirit is here with me. I have played this song now atleast 10 times, on repeat. And every time the verse is sung it hits me. In my core!! Since posting this comment my life has changed drastically. My future mother in law passed just before Christmas. Just months after her daughter and I lost our child to a miscarriage. Not long after that she left me. Lord, idk what your plan is for me, but I believe that it is for good. I'm trusting you to right this ship that's quickly sinking. I have but one brother left here in earth, and we rarely speak. So losing her and her mom impacted me greatly in a negative way. I'm confused, hurt, scared, and yeah I cry. I'm a man and I cry. Please help me Lord👑🙏❤️

    • @bigwillyreno
      @bigwillyreno 2 года назад +3

      My momma talking to me from the grave I swear.

    • @nickgermanic8505
      @nickgermanic8505 2 года назад +4

      Most humans don't realize that there is a good lord and a bad lord BUT... the bad lord has the upper hand on this planet as the matrix he/it set up, it is all rigged for us humans to bow down to the bad lord.... yes, FROM THE MOMENT WE ARE BORN... through visuals, sounds, words, food, clothing, music, schooling, friends, family, society, etc etc etc...

    • @tesskeller2017
      @tesskeller2017 Год назад +2

      Beautiful !!!

    • @au8363
      @au8363 Год назад +5

      @@nickgermanic8505there is A Good LORD The One Who Is The One Who Was And The One Who Was To Come The Almighty Jesus Christ

    • @Meatwizards
      @Meatwizards Год назад +1

      So this song hits much different now, I sent it to my what was soon to be mother in law. She absolutely loved it!! She played it over and over like I did when I first heard it. She passed away just before Christmas, and not long after that my fiance left me, so the lil boy I played step dad to for almost 7 years and now it's all gone. Praying for God's wisdom and guidance I guess. I don't even feel like this is life, how can this be real. I was once the happiest man alive, but now find myself wishing I wasn't here anymore. I know God HAS TO HAVE A REASON FOR ALL THIS. Just not sure I'll ever get it😔

  • @janetbeebe6578
    @janetbeebe6578 3 года назад +2

    When God whispered in St. Jon Baptiste's ear when he was born, I am imagine " You're going to light up the World with your Spirit, your Song, and your Humanity.

  • @GodsWeirdDaughter
    @GodsWeirdDaughter 4 года назад +124

    The comments 🥰😭🥰😭🥰😭
    I don't care how much chaos they throw at our subconscious... This planet is the most beautiful place in our known universe, we still have the power to connect and vibe together 🖤

    • @hope6534
      @hope6534 4 года назад +4

      Love you 🥰💜

    • @GodsWeirdDaughter
      @GodsWeirdDaughter 4 года назад +3

      @@hope6534 love you 🖤

    • @LubulaChikwekwe
      @LubulaChikwekwe 3 года назад +4

      The comments are so calming to my soul

    • @343ralph9
      @343ralph9 3 года назад +2

      🙏

    • @brandiblake6622
      @brandiblake6622 3 года назад +1

      🙌I just love this and everything you said!! ❤ Sometimes we just have to focus on the good. This is the good stuff. 🌅

  • @Gods_Real
    @Gods_Real Месяц назад +4

    God never falls. Decide who you wanna go with.

  • @bshiel92
    @bshiel92 Год назад +1

    This song is about all the things we dont wanna say. The most powerful forcrs pf the universe that we are helpless against

  • @fayth2411
    @fayth2411 4 года назад +25

    My cousin kept playing this song last year over and over just a few days to his death. He passed July 4 2019. This song gave him some sort of comfort before his passing. Now when I hear it I always think of him. It makes me cry sometimes too. R.I.P Tavarease Hamilton. I love you always and forever!!!

  • @khalidmitchell8619
    @khalidmitchell8619 5 лет назад +15

    He has that 60’s look and sound, he’s most definitely talented and intriguing.

  • @LorrainePierce-d7j
    @LorrainePierce-d7j 26 дней назад +2

    I LOVE IT. I LISTEN TO IT MOST EVERY DAY...

  • @DG-nc1jc
    @DG-nc1jc 3 года назад +24

    "Submit yourself to the Good Lord, He will wipe your slate clean"
    That is beautiful!
    His Mercy is from age to age for those who fear Him!

    • @SirFartsAlot1
      @SirFartsAlot1 2 года назад +2

      Seems like an abusive relationship that you must fear someone in order for their love..

    • @daniluchison
      @daniluchison 2 года назад +1

      I've been asking myself why the prophets from old religions ask for man to SURRENDER, TO REPENT....
      I've had the realization that Surrendering and Repenting MUST BE AN ACT DONE BEYOND THE THINKING, LINEAR MIND.
      How can this be done or achieved? I'm not sure but there must be a way.

    • @shivtim
      @shivtim 2 года назад

      It's just a metaphor. Leon Bridges is an atheist.

    • @daniluchison
      @daniluchison 2 года назад

      @@shivtim
      I don't know if he is an atheist or not and whatever he choses, his choice.
      What I'm sure of is that it is not a metaphor. He WAS RAISED as a religious individual otherwise he wouldn't reference choirs and gospells.
      Again, as an adult he may choose whatever he feels but his lyrics are clearely referring to what he heard during his upbringing.
      Let's divert for a bit now and focus on the MESSAGE ITSELF...
      Why submitting to the 'good lord' is what's being pushed?
      We humans have TWO MINDS, one mind is an IMPOSITION. A FAKE entity that generates the EGO. The ego would never ever surrender to another ego, EVEN IF IT KNEW THE OTHER EGO WAS A BETTER CHOICE...
      When we go deep (in meditation or through a ceremony with a power plant such as ayahuasca or peyote or magic shrooms) we TURN OFF THE IMPOSED MIND. At that point you REALIZE that your mind, your life companion, is NOT YOU.
      This is not a new concept, its been written everywhere. Here is an example from a non religious reference:
      "Yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind... Once achieved, the entity abides in its own nature..."
      Sutras of Patanjali 1.1-3
      Even massive control systems like movies talk about but no one pays attention to it, here is another example:
      "Morpheus: It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth.
      Neo: What truth?
      Morpheus: That you are a slave, Neo. Like everyone else you were born into bondage. Into a prison that you cannot taste or see or touch. A PRISON FOR YOU MIND....”
      The Matrix movie.
      So be careful the 'lord' you choose.

    • @shivtim
      @shivtim 2 года назад

      @@daniluchison I haven't seen the Matrix so I don't get the reference, can you use a different movie? I've seen the Land Before Time.

  • @KarmaK4t
    @KarmaK4t 4 года назад +96

    This song is timeless. It makes you feel so many things. It breaks you down and then it builds you back up again. His soulful voice like a soft wave throughout, then she comes in with a tone like a set of soft chimes... it's just magical. I will never ever get sick of listening to this song.

  • @flaviacohim1562
    @flaviacohim1562 5 месяцев назад +6

    EVERYTIME this brings tears to my eyes.

  • @MartinLuther2025
    @MartinLuther2025 Год назад +5

    The first time I heard this song I knew it was an anointed song. I said I will have this song played at my funeral. God Bless all who participated in the writing and performing of this song, in the mighty name of Yeshua Ha’Mashiach !

  • @big0514
    @big0514 5 лет назад +40

    This is easily one of the best written songs in the last 10 years

  • @paigecleek9180
    @paigecleek9180 Год назад +3

    I'm not one to comment or jump on a band wagon, but this...THIS....this beautiful man singing this beautiful song stops me dead every time I hear it. I'm sobbing as I stare into my computer, mesmerized. Every word, every strum of the guitar, the gorgeous woman harmonizing, everything about this performance.....It's just magical.

  • @richiewingo9027
    @richiewingo9027 7 месяцев назад +33

    where the hell have i been for 8 years? damn it man

    • @dudenhtown
      @dudenhtown 2 месяца назад

      The album version is from 2015

  • @canteenadventures
    @canteenadventures 11 дней назад

    An Old Soul... Leon is one of the best singers of the day. I have purchased a few of his CD's (yes that's right lol - I listen to them all the time in my vehicle)

  • @ArsenalDarkArts
    @ArsenalDarkArts 3 года назад +16

    If my wife doesn't play this at my funeral, I'll be livid.. Can't think of another song, audio or perfection with connecting emotions.. the Candace and patience.. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

    • @craigkeller
      @craigkeller 3 года назад +3

      If she doesn’t, I’ll come sing it. Lots of people be leaving early though.

  • @royeh893
    @royeh893 7 лет назад +99

    A 13yr old girl singing this song as a cover on stage at The Troubadour introduced me to this.
    Her name is Grace. Amazing.

    • @MrDorothyackles
      @MrDorothyackles 7 лет назад +10

      Me too. She was outstanding! Very soulful! I think he would be proud of her rendition. ruclips.net/video/qVCdi4CwBU0/видео.html Definitely sang from deep in her soul. Hard to believe she is 13. She won AGT 2016. She typically performs her own songs that she has written, lyrics and music. She was particularly drawn to this song more than any other, said she wishes she had written it.

    • @joshtimmons7332
      @joshtimmons7332 6 лет назад +5

      I came here because of Grace as well. She's such an amazing performer for such a young age.

    • @Kayla_w_l
      @Kayla_w_l 6 лет назад +6

      Yes, she is amazing...Grace was the winner of America's Got Talent. I love both Leon and Grace but hadn't hear her cover of River, so thanks for sharing! :)

    • @blakemarb5617
      @blakemarb5617 6 лет назад +4

      Same here...👍👍👍

    • @shewho333
      @shewho333 6 лет назад +3

      ❤️

  • @samw6981
    @samw6981 13 дней назад +1

    Beautiful 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @ikevuma5391
    @ikevuma5391 5 лет назад +896

    Just had my 1st dance with my 2 year old daughter 💃 to this song.

    • @daniluchison
      @daniluchison 5 лет назад +8

      YES!!!!!!!! There is something called the Akashic Records under Hindu/Buddhist belief, the Christian counterpart would be the Book of Life (Rev 20:15)...
      It is all THOUGHTS, ACTIONS & DESIRES every living being 'registers' as a record for others to see or review. I'm sure when other sentient beings see your dance with your 2yr old will be delighted...

    • @adrienpolo2255
      @adrienpolo2255 5 лет назад +2

      👏❤

    • @nyag1764
      @nyag1764 5 лет назад +7

      That's beautiful.

    • @socks7563
      @socks7563 5 лет назад +9

      god lbess you and your daughter may y’all live a beautiful life ❤️

    • @WhiteDoveSam
      @WhiteDoveSam 5 лет назад +7

      BEAUTIFUL!! ♥️

  • @seancruz4228
    @seancruz4228 4 года назад +18

    I was born with glass bones and paper skin. Every morning I break my legs, and every afternoon I break my arms. At night, I lie awake in agony until my heart attacks put me to sleep. This song makes me feel better.

  • @breckenbrownfield6935
    @breckenbrownfield6935 9 месяцев назад +2

    This is the most amazing spiritual lifting “song” (so much more than a song). Just closing your eyes listening to the lyrics makes you feel that John himself is baptizing you in the Jordan, himself!

  • @joshuaobrien7034
    @joshuaobrien7034 Год назад +4

    Humans are vibration and sometimes we aren't vibrating on healthy frequencies. When we hear music like this, it can change our vibration and energy all together. Music is absolutely a beautiful mind altering drug

  • @psychicbud
    @psychicbud 7 лет назад +354

    I never want this song to end.

  • @auzzzimaharaa2780
    @auzzzimaharaa2780 2 года назад +3

    Thinking of my father . He been back and fourth to the hospital. He getting old docs say his organs r failing dialysis not working … hope I get a chance to get him home to show him this song . Hopefully it heals him…..

  • @harv2031
    @harv2031 4 года назад +28

    I first listened to this song in May of this year. I returned home to my family home in England. I had returned to quarantine as the entire world had gone into lockdown. In the months previous I had been travelling and attempting to figure out who I am as a person. Whilst in India I began to realise that I did not like who I had become. Due to the global pandemic my travel was cut short and I was stuck with the awful feeling that I would never be able to work on my flaws and was therefore destined to return to my old ways. One afternoon I had been arguing with my Parents and decided to take a walk. I put my earphones in and walked up to the top of a hill not too far from my house. I sat at the top and this song began to play as I watched the sun set (a cliché, I know). It was from that evening that I realised that this was to be the most important summer of my life and I am now a completely different person. I forgave myself for my past wrongdoings and worked hard to set myself on what I strongly believe is the right path. I owe a lot to this song.

    • @LubulaChikwekwe
      @LubulaChikwekwe 3 года назад +4

      You have a future & you are loved

    • @harv2031
      @harv2031 3 года назад +2

      @@LubulaChikwekwe thanks man! Update: I lost 30kg and moved to Amsterdam to pursue my dream of owning a cafe here! Things are going super well and I have just moved into my first apartment with my Girlfriend (who I met here). We plan to travel together this winter!

  • @hefnerbz7103
    @hefnerbz7103 4 года назад +22

    My daughter was born a week ago. This song reminds me of her. Her name is River.

  • @LadyC0rnwall
    @LadyC0rnwall 2 месяца назад +2

    My favorite artist; soulful, authentic with a voice sweeter than honey. ❤

  • @firstofsly
    @firstofsly Год назад +19

    The last song my grandmother heard before she passed. I sang this to her as she took her last breath of life. So special. I still tear up as I sing this

  • @dougkaplan1449
    @dougkaplan1449 3 года назад +34

    Music is such a powerful force, this man is amazing.

  • @Cristina-rh4sj
    @Cristina-rh4sj 20 дней назад +1

    Brilliant!!

  • @ice9planet
    @ice9planet 9 месяцев назад +4

    My grandmother went to hospice today. They gave her 7-10 days before she passes. This was the first song that I thought of.

  • @annahooge3878
    @annahooge3878 3 года назад +9

    One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Easy.

  • @NordikEmpress
    @NordikEmpress Год назад +2

    This is the first song I ever heard from Leon.
    Then I became a fan.
    I then found Khruangbin and Leon plays with them!!
    I knew it was kismet!!!!
    Adore 🥰

  • @lamberandersmith
    @lamberandersmith 3 года назад +5

    Songs like these are channeled. He’s a conduit. Here to bring an energy.

  • @calob3927
    @calob3927 2 года назад +31

    And they said soul was dead. Man this man’s incredible

  • @sunfirelotus88.4ire8
    @sunfirelotus88.4ire8 9 месяцев назад +2

    This Song Dips Your Soul in the Healing Melodies of Love Redemption and All things Sunrise!!!!!

  • @CoopyKat
    @CoopyKat 9 лет назад +1126

    I can't believe REAL MUSIC still exists! Leon is so cool.

    • @Juanfifarek
      @Juanfifarek 9 лет назад +11

      I know what you mean. But it's still very much alive at least for me perhaps that's because I'm from the south side of Chicago. But good gospel is from what I've noticed starting to resurface with Mavis Staples doing her tours

    • @KAY-ji7mp
      @KAY-ji7mp 9 лет назад +3

      +CoopyKat Damn u was right "real music" really exist XD

    • @Nummymuffincocobutter
      @Nummymuffincocobutter 9 лет назад +2

      +CoopyKat it's out there..just have to seek it out...reverbnation dot com and nodepression dot com...

    • @CoopyKat
      @CoopyKat 9 лет назад

      +Gary B Thanks!

    • @dominicmanio2200
      @dominicmanio2200 6 лет назад

      I agree also I’m from 2019

  • @MOE-MOE777
    @MOE-MOE777 3 года назад +8

    1 John 4:18 “Ye are of god, little children, and have overcome them:because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.”

  • @CG-hj1cu
    @CG-hj1cu 6 месяцев назад +1

    That song is timeless.... one of the most beautiful songs in history.....a time machine that transports you back in time to your youth

  • @TheBakko343
    @TheBakko343 5 лет назад +16

    Leon Bridges....A phenomenal talent with a soul of a wise man way beyond his years and can convey a varied of emotions in every bend of his voice.

  • @LiviesLovelies
    @LiviesLovelies 5 лет назад +24

    I love to witness true talent.. it's experienced as pure art. No need for fancy equipment...just heart, soul and gift at the mic.

  • @BigDJC-pd2wm
    @BigDJC-pd2wm Год назад

    RUclips recommended this original and better man and I’ve loved him ever since
    I believe this was 8 years ago

  • @nolanelrod9688
    @nolanelrod9688 2 года назад +4

    This was my ex’s and I’s song. We danced to this song in a cheap hotel room, tipsy, after a friends wedding. It was our song for over 3 years. Not only were we each other’s “River” we also met at church and this song is deep in the biblical sense.

  • @DaraLazy
    @DaraLazy 7 месяцев назад +20

    Steps right out of the 60s and delivers this banger

    • @just.An0therRand0m
      @just.An0therRand0m 4 месяца назад

      really feels like that, though😭😭😭✨️

  • @YishaiGidon
    @YishaiGidon 5 месяцев назад

    So...OMG...I mean this young man is like TOO YOUNG to pull off this much straight up soul. Talk about having an old soul. His is not just an Old Soul. It is one rooted in eternity.

  • @dekenionorfleet7833
    @dekenionorfleet7833 5 лет назад +5

    I'm just this Angel. He is making a 60 year old man cry. Thanks For letting me know about the Angels

  • @kylejacobs5811
    @kylejacobs5811 4 года назад +14

    It’s impossible to find something this stripped down and this beautiful nowadays

  • @austinwalker7456
    @austinwalker7456 3 года назад +1

    What could be more valuable than surrendering to the good Lord? I tell you nothing is.

  • @bethbnolan
    @bethbnolan 2 года назад +4

    Why have I not heard of this young man? Less than a minute in I'm hooked. Such sweet harmony from the lovely young lady. Oh, I stand in awe.

  • @ashcruickshank9056
    @ashcruickshank9056 5 лет назад +6

    I seen him the day before my birthday in Glasgow(Scotland) and it was truly the best live show I’ve ever seen, he played some songs like the album versions and some songs he added a little flare too. I think he was surprised that his music reached so far the fact that a crowd full of Scottish people knew every word to all his songs new and old. If you get a chance see him live, do it, you certainly won’t regret it

  • @PinkNarcMusic
    @PinkNarcMusic 18 дней назад +1

    Instant peace the minute he starts singing 🤍

  • @justanothergorl3164
    @justanothergorl3164 5 лет назад +53

    When I fall apart, this song and performance helps me feel whole again.

  • @TheLovelySheri
    @TheLovelySheri 4 года назад +22

    This wonderful young man deserves all the recognition, he has that old skool, soulful, timbre that can't be replicated.