Leon Bridges - River (Official Video)

[@JacksonCanales]

Dear God, today I pray for all of us. Today I pray for our collective pain, our collective sins, our collective suffering. Today I ask you to forgive us and to teach us to also forgive ourselves. Today I ask you to wash away all of the pain from our hearts and bring to us peace. Today we reach out to you humbly and surrender...surrender from trying to do everything ourselves...and allow your power to flow through us...to guide us, to help us overcome the insurmountable. Addiction, pain, suffering, negativity, hatred, ignorance, regret, poverty, disease, war, famine, shortcomings. We surrender Lord...we can't do this by ourselves anymore...

[@LoveAlways1002]

💕🙏🏽💎

[@dmckenzie7333]

Amen. Thank you.

[@nada3008]

Amen!

[@niomit2187]

Amen🌹

[@wise8838]

🙏🏼

[@ZeemoviesHd561]

I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song❤

[@tinkerbell2127]

😊xxx

[@Healing_growing_loving]

Reminder❤

[@itamari1144]

Here's your 2 month reminder. I havent heard it but youre welcome. 💗

[@ghostrider66691]

bizim ülkemizde şuanda kurban bayramı ve ben bunu dinliyorum hatırlatma

[@bxbymetxl]

Here you go

[@patricklong6317]

73 years on this planet and I keep finding such unbelievable music of all kinds it makes me feel like I'm a teenager

[@NigelCooper-b3u]

We are forever young God bless us all ❤❤

[@bazrseam188]

Im like you, when i ve decourved this, , im french, but for our humanity is there, simply, fraternally @bazrseam188 il y a 2 ans (modifié) Je ne sais pas s'il existe... Mais quand j'entends ça, c'est peut-être la fraternité qui nous lie, relie, un vieil agnostique, plus trop sûr de l'être? I don't know if he exists... But when I hear that, maybe it's the brotherhood that binds us, connects us, an old agnostic, not too sure of it anymore?

[@SpaceyDaley]

Cute

[@simonrowlands5776]

Finding a great new tune never gets old, enjoy!!

[@olly8]

Renews my faith that GOOD MUSIC is still being written. ❤ BEAUTIFUL!!

[@Mexican_goku24]

I come back to this song everytime I want to end it all. This Song and god saves me every single time

[@ohcodex]

Bless you my friend🙏

[@LeenaStark]

As one _broken_ human being to another, I will tell you this: I tried to _end it all_ once, during my late teens; my life was out of control, and I harbored no hope for the future. I came to a point where I believed that Life had no meaning or purpose, and I had lost all hope -- so, I sat down, wrote a letter to my mother, and I _overdosed_ on some _lethal drug_ I had gotten off the street. By the time I was 'discovered' a few hours later ( _barely breathing_ ), I was pronounced DOA by the time they got me to the Hospital. I wont go into WHAT I _experienced_ and what I SAW and FELT during my _death experience_ because it would end up being a book, so I will spare you the details; however --- what I would like to share with you is this: We DONT DIE. The SOUL is _eternal_ ; once the Soul exits or releases ITSELF from the BODY, it FREES "itself" and is LIBERATED. All the Soul takes with it on this _new journey_ are : the KNOWLEDGE 'it' ( _you_ ) have acquired during this lifetime, and --- the EXPERIENCES 'it' ( _you_ ) have lived and 'learned' from. When one considers DEATH, and along with it a _Heaven and a Hell_ --- my personal experience is that : HEAVEN, is a _place_ you go, to spend Eternity with what you LOVE most: YOURSELF. and...... HELL, is a _place_ you go, to spend Eternity with what you HATE most: YOURSELF. Stop considering on _ending_ your life, because this END will come when you least expect it --- but instead, try to LIVE your life with purpose, and do what you like and makes you HAPPY --- and in between : try to learn as much as you can before you arrive at the _end of the road._ And again I will say : there is no END. DEATH is just an exit from this _existence_ into another existence, which we create here and now, through our thoughts, our words, and our actions. Wishing you all the very best across the miles, and sending you this. Enjoy🙂👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGHIiWOKmq-pbrs ~ NAMASTE + LIVE LONG + PROSPER 🖖

[@wolverinestrong]

Hang in there my brother... Me too but there is something more

[@truthisstillathing]

Keep coming back! ✝️

[@brentoncarter8972]

Life is better with you in it mate. Hope you seek help and have a better tomorrow.

[@oliviabailey4739]

I played this at my daughters funeral in 2019. In a week it will mark two years. I come back and listen to this song every year around this time. This song means so much to me. It helped me accept my daughter going to heaven and leaving me, that I had to surrender her to god.

[@plumv]

My boyfriend lost his father in October 2021. The memories I have with him are always reminded by this song, he was like a father to me, too. I'm sorry for your loss, and I feel for you. Stay strong, they are in a better place, we'll get there soon.

[@yfkingofficial1398]

@@plumv So much pain. I can't cope. I hope you can❤

[@yfkingofficial1398]

❤

[@Tobinski1620]

Thoughts are with you love. Keep your head up.

[@uptopswag8446]

I'm so sorry for your loss... We will all be going home very soon and I'm sure you will see her again! God Bless you.. I know it's hard,I'm hoping to see someone Also when I go home!

[@LeenaStark]

This is not just a song - it is a _prayer_ ... accompanied by beautiful music.

[@realmarcusowens]

Leena Stark YESS! 🙏🏽

[@ogmangler8820]

I like your videos on channel.

[@LeenaStark]

@@ogmangler8820 Very much appreciated. Thank YOU 🙋✌

[@beansNcoke561]

Perfect description 🙏🏾❤️

[@damienneal1920]

Amen

[@keeperofthefire1250]

After breaking up with the mother of my daughter, I went to go live with my brother for a few months. I was going through a hard time at that point in my life. We'd sit in his living room for hours talking about anything and everything with laughter in almost every moment, making me forget my situation for as long as the conversations stretched on. One day it was the usual set up, we're both in his living room listening to music telling stories back and forth until he received a text from my ex. She sent him a picture of her sonogram of my son. After the initial shock, it was one of the rare moments where we sat in silence and didn't exchange words for a few minutes. After a few moments, he puts this song on. It was the first time I had ever heard it, but it was the perfect song to put on in my opinion. I'll never forget that moment R.I.P Big brother 😪 Your niece just turned 6 and your nephew is almost 4

[@JazzyPJonesNews]

🙏🙏🙏

[@nancyvalladares8157]

Sad💔 Seek Jesus Lord there is peace in him & redemption💗 🌏 is so broken💔

[@iambransonperk8083]

Most beautiful thing I've ever heard. Thank you for sharing bro, seriously.

[@cy3995]

🥺 thanks for sharing 🙌🏽

[@shevondarandall4714]

@@cy3995 May God continue to bless n keep you n your family love them always they are a blessing from God.... Stay prayed up life isn't forever

[@Coreylivelongprosper]

My son, 14, is becoming aware that he is a powerful gift, the gift of free will and the ART of voice ❤

[@Anci3nxeyez]

The Bible will guide him

[@jadewilson9018]

Beautiful ❤

[@BankrollKnot]

Amen!!

[@JackieLukach]

Yes😊p Bhutto 1:23 😊youn

[@1upglover]

I dont consider myself a religious man, but this song is too beautiful to not feel some type of connection with God when I listen to it.

[@nelsnoel4463]

God loves you man.

[@YeahThatPart]

Its about hope, that GOD gives... That's All

[@mattsanders8956]

That's the only feeling I trust. This world is not by chance neither are you.

[@learning.growing.1017]

GET CLOSE TO THE LORD MAN, He loves you more than you can fathom.

[@erickigorkibwana2141]

Really ?

[@8fishslayer]

You sent out a little part of your love when you recorded this song. I’m the one who captured it…and I’m not giving it back. Now, there is a part of you living inside a 54 year old white man who lives at the end of the road in Alaska. To my African American neighbors….thank you for loving this old stray dog, teaching him how to work, showing him how parents are suppose to act, letting him know what honor, humility and forgiveness looks like.❤

[@youknowwhatimsayin1]

[@NigelCooper-b3u]

❤❤❤❤❤to you

[@shawms1018]

As a 67yr old black woman, just like I felt the words of this song... I also felt your comments deep within my soul. May God bless you 🙏

[@mataebokeum]

“River” is just one of those songs that talks about salvation. It’s basically saying that this is the life that I have been living. I have been living down the wide road, and the Bible uses the wide road as the road that is to destruction. It’s basically the turning point, really just surrendering to God. The river represents being Baptized, and really just turning everything to God -Leon Bridges

[@fvn55yearsago57]

matae Thanks.

[@VondyDulcete]

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[@lexymartin6841]

Beautiful

[@chooserenders]

I need this

[@evangelina7710]

Yes thank you

[@beverlypannell]

This is one of the baddest ass songs n videos I've ever heard/seen in my lifetime n I'm almost 60 ❤️

[@lauranascimento497]

I'm a dentist in Brazil and this song plays at my work every day… it always gave me a lot of peace and tranquility but only today I was able to realize that this song is a song for God after being translated into Portuguese. I loved it

[@TheOgOkie]

Olá, sou um garoto dos Estados Unidos, especificamente de Oklahoma, nem gosto desse tipo de música porque sou um cowboy, mas adoro essa música. Espero que você tenha um dia abençoado.

[@alexandrerrf]

Eu ouvia essa música sempre em uma playlist aleatória que achei no Spotify, ela sempre mexia comigo e eu não entendia, até que prestei atenção na letra

[@sarahbrady9513]

Wow! Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@nolstagicvibes5278]

Bless..

[@jennaagee7992]

I wish my dentist played this ! I might not have a panic attack everytime , lol.

[@elizabethjones1453]

This song is like warm honey. It soothes the soul.

[@xcorcordiumx]

Elizabeth Jones one of the best explainations I've read

[@connorkryszak7530]

Elizabeth Jones completely disagree... 👿🤦‍♂️

[@knightraider1362]

Hello Elizabeth! What other music you like?

[@nunotrindade2069]

hummmm

[@robertorayoherrera5354]

Elizabeth Jones please i have no soul. * devil laughs in the background.

[@MrVerde-lt3qs]

Been travelling these wide roads for so long My heart's been far from you Ten thousand miles gone Oh, I want to come near and give you Every part of me But there is blood on my hands And my lips are unclean 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 want to go I'll go Take me to your river I want to know Dip me in your smooth waters I'll go in As a man with many crimes Come up for air As my sins flow down the Jordan Oh, I want to come near and give you Every part of me But there is blood on my hands And my lips are unclean Take me to your river I want to go Oh, I go Take me to your river I want to know I want to go want to go want to go I want to know want to know want to know (bis) Take me to your river I want to go Lord please let me know Take me to your river I want to know Leon Bridges - River

[@gabrieleanglickaite6279]

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[@michaelp8850]

Mr. Verde thank you! It's like a beautiful poem❤️

[@shabaaz79]

Mr. Verde thank you!!!!!!!

[@Othatslyricc]

I just lost my baby and I’ve been playing this song on repeat for the last 3 days, just soothes me during this terrible time

[@isabelrobinson5986]

oh, no! My sincere condolences. I can feel how this song would be soothing for you.

[@katrinanangolo4038]

So sorry,

[@biancasmitphotography]

I'm so sorry for your loss 😢

[@sophiekeillah7013]

So sorry 4 yo loss hun

[@Ognahx]

😢❤🙏🏾

[@jodiekennedy2350]

This is my first cousin... my baby cousin Todd "Leon Bridges" and I love him and I am so proud of him! This is my favorite song by him besides twistin and grovin which is a song about our grandparents and Lisa Sawyer which a song about his mom my aunt Lisa and where she grew up also where I once lived. We are so Proud of you Todd. God Bless You

[@xavi.riverarivera6045]

Truly amazing ❤️

[@cyrillewis8747]

Jodie Kennedy your cousin is a gift to the world...

[@jeleapeed7784]

Jodie Kennedy you're cousin has a beautiful gift. He has touched my soul deeply, whether I'm swaying my hips or tears are falling from my eyes. Thank you Todd Leon Bridges, and a thank you to his Mother.

[@user-cl6ct5hq9o]

😙😚😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@geminipeterson2242]

Would you happen to be related to the Bridges and the kings? Leon Bridges is a common name in my family. Bridges is our family name, we have a Todd Leon Bridges Sr. as well

[@ncb91]

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for everyone in the comments and watching going through troubling times and asking for your guidance and help. I pray you will give them the power, might, and will to carry their burdens and give their troubles to you. I pray you show them the path of righteousness and allow them to fill their hearts with joy. I pray you show them the guidance they need to place their troubles and weary in your healing hands. I pray for these strangers and ask you to give them forgiveness, give me love, show them their happiness, and enlighten them on the brightness of this world. I pray they will place their faith and courage in your hands dear Lord and feel the warmth and power of your love and guidance. I have read words asking for help, for prayers, for burdens to be lifted, and I ask you dear Lord to allow these brothers and sisters in Christ to open their eyes to your glory and seek their truths and happiness. I pray for everyone to find their joy and understand that you will guide them through their life dear Heavenly Father. I thank you for your love and power dear Lord and I pray you place your healing hands upon my neighbors dear Lord! In Jesus name I humbly pray Amen!

[@Donutoftheheart]

Nicholas Brock thank you for this. I have found myself at this song many times in the last two months.

[@elonamayor415]

Amen

[@sadiemoore4673]

I am an atheist and I usually do not like comments like these. However this one seems good-natured and wholehearted. Good job.

[@symonecrosslin6422]

Amen

[@danielemoraes5423]

Thank you for your prayer!

[@sarahevans3622]

We lost our son 3 months ago. He had problems with addictions. This song brought me healing and cleansed my spirit. I know he is somewhere better. Thank you for this song.

[@MA-di9zh]

I recommend to you In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Dr Gabor Maté. It may help you understand some things. I wish you love and strength

[@whatshername3158]

i am so sorry.i can't even imagine the pain.may he rest in peace and may God give you strength.deepest condolences from france.

[@manderson9514]

I’m so sorry for your loss. 😔

[@dee1uk]

I'm sorry for your loss 💞

[@brandiblake6622]

You're in my prayers tonight

[@JohnnyGajoDylo69]

Every time i hear this song i transcend to another place filled with love. I find my self closer to GOD .

[@rsmitty483]

It will lead to re/affirmation.

[@chem3324]

Iam 28 . I've no job now. My girl left . All the friends I was once considered close are living their own life . I've lived the life I wanted and I failed miserably. Now I surrender my life to the good Lord. This song is a revival.

[@nickykorpse187]

Yes. Surrender...

[@jorgem2723]

Your second life begins now. Be Born Again. Be New.

[@rq9459]

Just keep your faith in yourself and ask God to guide u when it's too hard and let him soothe your pain and ease your heart. Keep practicing and repeating and one day you'll wake up with new eyes and a blessed reality and greatful heart.

[@Nadiyah2002]

You didn't need that b ish!

[@cherrydeleon9646]

I"'m lost again after hearing Abraham Alexander who spoke very highly of Mr. Leon Bridges in his CBS interview OMG❤

[@ysf-psfx]

I'm an agnostic Buddhist, and definitely not a religious person in the traditional Christian sense, but I appreciate the message and meaning of this song and the story of Jesus so much. At any point in your life, no matter what you have done or where you come from, there can always be the moment where you change and follow the path of righteousness and truth. Where you stop blaming and punishing yourself and the world for the terrible things in the past you have done and that have been done to you, because we all have them, and move on to live a life of meaning and joy and harmony; to live as close to the image of Jesus you are able. "Dip me in your smooth waters. I go in as a man with many crimes; come up for air as my sins float down the Jordan."

[@fentablar]

Hear, hear

[@rj2796]

This is beautiful, thanks for sharing

[@jeanettelozano7274]

You’re pretty cool 😎

[@mikemartinez5783]

That was perfectly beautiful

[@kevinpaulson7045]

Such beautiful words you wrote. Love and compassion coming from a Ragamuffin Christian

[@NotaRegularProgrammer]

I’m not a religious person despite being raised as a catholic, but there’s something about the song and lyrics that brings me absolute peace. Thanks Leon ❤

[@CaneSr]

You should be a religious person. Just means you aren't your own God, and you are humble enough to know you don't know everything yet you know who the truth is, and love who made us and us as well. Be holy because God is holy.

[@angem9934]

Just know that Gods loves you and has prepared a life full of promises for you , if you let Him lead your life and give it up to Him ♥️

[@biggzzify]

@@CaneSr who made whichever one of the thousand gods you just happen to worship by chance

[@biggzzify]

@@angem9934 🥱

[@Diana-db5bb]

Same💚

[@jakeypainstone7342]

If you have an ear for spectacularly good music, then the first time you heard this song you had to find out who it was. As a musician myself, I heard it faintly from a distance walking by someone's wedding and I could only make out a few words, it was the Hook, take me to your river, searched it and changed my life. Leon you and your loved ones and fellow musicians should be proud. This is a masterpiece.

[@bobby_D]

Something about this song has made this comment section a real therapy session and I see so much support from everyone. It’s really a beautiful thing and as humans we should always support each other and lift one another up and not knock each other down. Thank you to all of you for being great in your own way and being supportive to people that you don’t even know. We should all be proud.

[@jorgewilliamson3864]

Just thinking the same thing

[@ballard1639]

I just think gods presence hit these people like it did with me I felt like I could her god I god chills these thoughts that were telling these butitifull thoughts happed it's hard to explain

[@cocomocha9115]

Facts

[@donaldm9286]

💕💕

[@magookeeley9555]

@Bobby D same back at you Bruddah much love peace health and happiness... to all of us

[@austindrymon6853]

I lost my mom a few months ago and we loved to listen to this song together. Now that I don't have her to listen to it with I sing it to her in the sky. I love you mom.

[@Rakami.Harmony]

I’m so Sorry may you please find peace♥️

[@lanabanana68]

so sorry for your loss Austin,what a special song.

[@Danny760side]

May she rest in peace sorry for your loss

[@johnclever6060]

This song helped me alot with my mom passing , it's only been 8 months since she's has left , it was a actual a sign for me letting me know she was passing , she was in coma , found this song the same week she got her wings ,Hope you find peace ,

[@Lioness78]

she os with you

[@tierrahball9578]

LYRICS: 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's blood on my hands And my lips are unclean 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 Take me to your river I wanna know Dip 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's blood on my hands And my lips are unclean Take me to your river I wanna go Oh, go 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 (yeah) Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know Hoo, ohh, take me to your river I wanna go Lord, please let me know Take me to your river I wanna know

[@PerpetuallyOverdressed]

Thank you

[@lapapa7089]

Appreciate it : )

[@eddyhoopin]

Ohh it says oh, go I thought it was saying broooo

[@NewCandy1]

Thank you SO much for giving us the lyrics. I had a hard time understanding the song, and you helped immensely. Hugs to you!

[@tierrahball9578]

@@eddyhoopin lmaooooo

[@vettiegurlify]

I heard a young man sing this song at karaoke three days ago at The Joint in Columbia, S C. while visiting my 80 y.o. Dad. He sang so poignantly. When he finished and sat down, the bar (including my Dad) began singing & harmonizing together " take me to the river I wanna go." It was so beautiful...I had never heard the song. The chorus pops in my head & I had to research it so here I am...in awe. Thank you for this song

[@kikiyweathers]

I'm looking at concert tickets and wondering if their worth $500. This comment is pushing me over the line...LOL

[@marioneichelberger1237]

Is the Joint on Forest Dr?

[@HeatherDavis-gk6fs]

No it's downtown... (Main St)God I miss Cola 🩵​@@marioneichelberger1237

[@keke1224keke]

I live in columbia wish I new his name!!!

[@keke1224keke]

Soo beautiful I live in columbia sc 😅 wish I new that man's name

[@JT-lw1oh]

People say good music is dead but it never will die. Your just looking in all the wrong places 👌🏻

[@bethjackson2741]

Realest comment ever.

[@dylanwolf4986]

beautiful.

[@dylanwolf4986]

so true

[@Justine_LM]

I just told someone on another song to check him out!! So much talent!!!

[@lucasotesbelguehenes7167]

yep

[@danielglatz1643]

I got baptized earlier tonight. And just discovered this song. Amazing how God speaks to us. Thank you Jesus 🙏🙏

[@sethstephens9357]

Best of wishes on your journey of His Love brother

[@maryonngrace5604]

Congrats! 😊

[@matthewbreese6246]

Amen

[@ZeR0Byt35]

Wut?

[@Laila_Ha_d]

😂😂😂😂 you actually think that God recommended this song for you ?? I’m sorry but no, KZbin has a recommendation system based on your Google searches. Thank you 😊

[@rachel.shakira]

This song really found me in the midst of my darkness, I was crying when i heard this and had not a clue as to why. I had abandoned my relationship with Christ and completely denied Him while i was out getting caught up in the world, Little did i know those tears was God speaking to my heart. Several months later and i gave my life back over to Christ. Coming back to this song and really seeing what it was, God is so amazing and REAL. Jesus is calling out for all of us to return to Him and surrender our own ways of thinking. This world wont last much longer and the only way to ETERNAL life is through Him. Give your life to Him today, Have a heart to heart with Him, and he will surely guide you the way. God bless you all❤️

[@elizabethkrupski5424]

Beautiful ❤

[@MrJnx713]

Amen.....I feel this....even as I struggle right now in my relationship with The Savior....but I do recognize and acknowledge him as such....I pray that I answer my calling in being the elected of God and having my name in the Lambs Book of Life

[@rachel.shakira]

@@MrJnx713 May God bless your journey, a willing heart is all it takes🤍☺️

[@mirandashirks-semko4408]

Amen 🙏

[@blessedtugz1252]

Literally me rn

[@raissabarrosbeautyacademy]

The only problem of this song is that it ends. Leon, thank you for this art.

[@Megadeadpeople]

This might be one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@lanabanana68]

i concur.

[@AZTLANSOLDIER13]

It's up there for sure

[@paulanderson140]

Indeed,This song is very “Moving “ God bless him for that song and I am going to thank you for your post.❤

[@lorilori4703]

This song speaks to my soul Thank you for sharing it

[@martynsowerby6449]

Definitely x

[@taliaparmer5640]

one of my favorite songs of all time…beautiful in every way.

[@pablodejuan2096]

For sure

[@Mustybecks23]

Yes yes

[@hildamontero9533]

+M. Baffa in my life

[@flwright2835]

I love this song. It resonates w me on all levels. It makes me cry ..weep..n smile each time I listen to it.

[@karinespinoza9777]

Talia Parmer .es

[@golfdad4868]

The Voice brought me here. What an amazing song. Why did I not hear this before. Awesome!

[@madisonsheffield999]

Omg 😮 the voice brought me here too!!! And this show called all American!!!!!!!

[@lorisaffier4576]

Me too😎

[@Dom.janelle]

thats what im saying this song and his voice is amazinggggg

[@golfdad4868]

Nah - bu thanks for replying @6ix Nin9

[@TAMMIESMITH5]

Me too

[@sherrellkeys7159]

I never heard this song before .. it started raining 15 mins ago and I was just thinking what song to play and this song came out of nowhere.. God is that you? I’m crying so hard right now 🙌🏾🫶🏾❤

[@purpleringraves]

oh it is, and He is with you.. always

[@liekding1864]

❤❤​@@purpleringraves

[@michaelkee6602]

🙏🏼

[@sarahanderson907]

🙏❤️🙏

[@tiancole8763]

❤

[@wyleenthinn9225]

I don't believe in God, but Leon Bridges makes me second think that. POWERFUL! Leon has blessed my ears.

[@johnniea.9231]

+Wyleen Thinn Believe in the feeling the music gives you. That's a prayer. Don't worry about to who it goes.

[@DORUSMUND]

+Wyleen Thinn Amém!

[@scoutclapscheeks2203]

God was devised for the purpose of leeching money. Religion has caused widespread ignorance, hence pre-Renaissance times.

[@thischarminglovehound2376]

+Est Cortez You can't disprove God's existence.

[@shanicejoseph170]

+Est Cortez Let's get one thing straight; If you say religion fine (don't agree but...fine) GOD on the other hand, heck no! GOD is real, he's not to be held accountable for some of the nefarious things people do in his name!

[@amberparker9883]

I played this in the car with my husband who rarely shows emotion.. And loves country & rock music only.. He started crying & I seen chills go down his arms

[@tidepodchips244]

Be honest you a dude?

[@shanee.6751]

Tide Pod Chips savage

[@niko-800]

guys stop this

[@jasonbrown6083]

@@tidepodchips244 lmao

[@mrivas5206]

Gay

[@A_Eye-29]

I'm not religious.. lost my faith a while ago. This song carries such a heavy yet comforting weight in my chest nonetheless. No other song compares to this feeling. Like a hug saying "everything will be okay." I don't believe in a soul yet it hits a part of me I never knew existed. In my interpretation this song means the constant renewal of one's self and to forgive yourself for past mistakes. Also respect to all who interpret this in a more spiritual way or feel a greater connection. It's important to keep going no matter what. All you good humans deserve the world. I love you, random stranger. Keep going.

[@brightleonard4227]

Keep going too...and at the end of the journey may we find what we lost at the beginning♥

[@A_Eye-29]

@@brightleonard4227 Stay safe!

[@Charmingtrev]

Not only did this song help to comfort a young soul in Jamaica, but your message resonated as well. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@colleentamdiaz6832]

I know you are not a religious person, but im going to pray that you find your way back.Bless you✌🙏

[@antoniocox6878]

@Nyx Quake... these comments: the good of the people, the good of the spirit (and the soul).

[@ramonagoodwin3717]

Every time I go through depression I'll always come back to the song and it lifts me up lift me up to the Lord

[@speedspeed121]

WHy can't talented songwriters and musicians like this fill the Top 40?

[@mitchelldarion6928]

Eric Hanaway insert Kanye quote here

[@luscreen]

He should be number 1. Pure skill.

[@Doohickie]

Well, he just got a Grammy nomination for this video, so there's hope.

[@dreadpassion]

I feel you Eric,,,this is wonderful music.

[@majapopovska9758]

cause top 40 is full of shit

[@parisbailey7607]

This was my wedding song. It just gives me a deep feeling of wanting to see every part of my husband's darkness and light. And with the love I have for him, in the presence of The Most High I will give him every part of me and promise to keep my heart open to him through any struggles that life might bring. This song song is powerful and it speaks to everyone in spiritual way. Sent through Leon to the people 🙏🏽 thank you brother ❤️

[@johnstuart6326]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@shannonmoseley6531]

Baby, you are a beautiful soul.

[@johnstuart6326]

@@shannonmoseley6531 how are you doing

[@albertzachery7497]

Omg Ms. Bailey today Is my anniversary and I wish my wife would speak of me like such as I'm recovering from throat cancer. I love your post.

[@Shavier777]

@@albertzachery7497 I thank God for Jesus your still here Albert. It wasn’t your time to go. Jesus is a healer and waymaker. 🙏🏾💕

[@JLeppert]

I think this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

[@CyReNiUsX]

And seen...

[@amrheinmarc4718]

Joseph Leppert word!

[@bg314]

Joseph, I can't get enough of it!!

[@sleepingwhale758]

me too....

[@freedomc8784]

I totally agree.....it takes you on a journey.

[@igreen4fun03biggreens7]

My son’s life was taken on 11.10.24, and he loved this song ❤🙏🏽

[@tiancole8763]

❤

[@robertdudley-rx8qo]

❤😢

[@luanapires6587]

This song makes me think about the person I wanna become one day, I hope I can be proud of her at some point...

[@cialozier]

Luana Pires ... you are that person already. Songs like this, if they resonate with you, ARE you. they are a mirror. be proud now, of who you are. Don't wait for 'one day.' You're there now. You are more precious than you know.

[@luanapires6587]

@@cialozier thank you so much for your words, they really help!

[@ilikefluffycow]

@@cialozier No lie I needed to hear that. Thank you so much. Keep being a fantastic human and I hope we'll all do the same

[@TayRivers222]

Can't be proud of the result if you are not proud of the journey 🙌🏾💗

[@cialozier]

@@TayRivers222 it depends on perspective. results are outcomes/consequences/lessons learned. maybe proud isn't the exact word. content may be a better one. if one is content with where one is (not focused on where one has been; that is the past and unchangeable, and is just a foundation for the place where one is; which is way more significant than where one has been), then let oneself bask in the light that shines through and in our imperfect selves. we've all made, make, and will continue to make mistakes. to stay mired in the memory of it doesn't help anything. to consciously be better now is a possibility and a reality, if one is willing to gift onself with it.

[@fezubuhlez]

I've been struggling with depression for the longest time. This song gives me some hope. I still cry every time I hear it

[@dillonshort2756]

Keep your head up! It will get better!

[@fezubuhlez]

I appreciate this!!

[@joaquinrodriguez5640]

What happens sister, why are you depressed? if you wanna tell us... This song and specially this comment section makes me cry, and that's such a hard thing for me to achieve.. I live in pain since I was a little child, I think since the first moments I can remember because I felt rejected from the start and I've been rejecting myself and others in some way or another all this time and even tho I've done many things to heal and went through different stages in my life I can't help but keep feeling rejected It's beautiful to learn about others pains for me... makes me cry

[@zenny8750]

I’ve been struggling with depression for a long time tooo. I’m crying as I listen to this Praying for me, you and everyone to get out of it and everyone in this comment section healing because lord do we need the angle touch on our shoulder🤍

[@jimmydet115]

Stay strong. Only life we got.

[@dawnkallsen3611]

If ever there was a time i needed you it is now. Lord I am lost and know not who I am. I have no idea who I’m supposed to be anymore. God I need you to show me who I am who I’m meant to be. Though I used to think that I knew and it has all changed. I don’t know where to go from here please Father I ask you to show me the way that is meant for me to go grant me the knowledge of who you would have be in Jesus name Amen

[@DavidGriffin-x8l]

Amen

[@kenhill3562]

💯 🙏🏿

[@Selfmade-c3i]

He got the ancestors singing through his soul.... such empathy and pain in his voice ❤❤❤

[@soniacartehaj8304]

Yesssssss its so soul wow

[@8fishslayer]

Perfectly said

[@desinotsoanonymous3687]

This is one of those songs that actually makes you feel something. I dance with my sons to it tears running down my face for absolutely no reason. Thank you for this song

[@anthonysanders7407]

I cry too...witness the pain of mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters going through life...Jesus please return NOW

[@LW-sc9pq]

Yup crying rn. So real

[@mingoia2132]

Looking at you makes,me,feel,something

[@Gazzaroo]

Anthony Sanders ha ha Jesus. Good one

[@everellthompson8334]

Mama just did the same thing with my 11 month old daughter. It's like I know I but I don't know why. Beautiful vibes.

[@donutsacrifice2588]

I'm not a Christian, but I really love hearing soulful gospel like this. More genuine than a lot of other Christian music you hear.

[@jessbeez]

Gospel music can be cleansing, no matter what your views are. The key is, it has to be rooted in love and humanity. Much love to you 💞

[@majorblue777]

It's never too late.

[@jjuulliiaan]

yeah if you like this song you should listen to ultralight beam by kanye west tell me if you listen :)

[@daplugged7504]

@@jjuulliiaanno they should listen to river by kanye lol

[@buddhabrew]

Or even "river" by kanye lol used the sample again​@voidzoffical

[@timcormier9528]

Makes me weep, makes me feel good, like a washing of the soul. His voice is anointed with life.

[@omaroba1490]

Motown sound ❤ this song

[@Selkie7]

Beautiful comment ❤

[@roseannetracy9990]

Amen and Glory to God❤🙌🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@franksaralegui2788]

I dropped to my knees and felt the power of Jesus Christ witnessing this music. Only thru his love can we wash away our sins. Love now. Mercy has no memory. Grace has no regrets.

[@dawndeeearven1616]

Amen Amen Amen 🙏 sweet brother ☮️💟🥰☯️♾🌈💜🤍🧚🏽‍♂️💓

[@FistNation]

God bless you and to all my brothers and sisters !

[@nicolediesel2375]

Amen brother eyes on Him Yeshua ❤️❤️❤️

[@anelboshoff7063]

This is so beautiful to read

[@chipmunkonecstasy24]

Amen 🙏

[@Bohemianfitness4]

"Surrender to The Good Lord and he'll wipe your slate clean" - love this verse

[@thierryhenryboudewijn6087]

Very underrated words.

[@Nadiyah2002]

I won't lie i didn't believe in God I struggled...head this song and read these comments. I wanna go....

[@Isaiah.Freeman]

@@Nadiyah2002 I would recommend you read The gospels then the 1st and 2nd chapters of Acts. Repent and commit to Christ. His forgiveness and love is here even admist our failures. God bless you !

[@ambercontreras1110]

Even though I’ve distanced myself from machine that is the Church. These words resonate with my soul so heavily 💗

[@peartist2]

It's useless. The music is good but the verse is pap

[@EM-ps4kr]

I lost my younger brother this summer. Investigation ongoing. But he would have loved this song. We lived by a river and would look at the stars, we also grew up on spirituals which is what this song reminds me of. We were babysat at times by a woman who by the end of her life had 26 grandkids, but she always asked about me and my brother, she’s gone he’s gone so many gone. I’m still dealing with it every day. Dreams and visions and seeing things. It’s a lot. I love this song. It’s very cathartic. Lotsa tears every time I listen. Thank you for making soul enveloping music. Lots of memories flood back to me.

[@ImNotYourEnemy]

I am sorry for your loss. My peace be with you and your family.

[@joshuamathews6461]

We all fall short and are still worthy of the love of God. Peace to any and everyone who reads this here in 2024 and beyond

[@ifiy9623]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@JeriFlynn-rr7ep]

!

[@mkdavis11111]

Blessed you shall be

[@JaniceGribble]

Thank- you and wishing you the same peace.

[@brianwade879]

Thank you. I'm lost.

[@miraclearceneaux9794]

I stumbled on this song while looking for a different one. I cried so hard. I struggled with drugs and acholol for a couple years as a teenager. I was bouncing from house to house and didn't know what else to do. This community accepted me. After getting my life back on track I struggled with miscarriages and health problems. Now I have a good job and have been clean for a couple years. Life gets better!!

[@turizzmo1]

Praying for you and anyone struggling (including myself)! Stay strong!!

[@MargueritaLove]

I'm proud of you!!!!!

[@DivaDomsss]

Life gets soooo greater!!

[@ricardoclowney4858]

You found that river . happy and proud of you

[@cindigirouard9620]

Good for you! God is so good! Proud of you!

[@jarvryan]

Unbelievable. One of the most powerful gospel songs I've ever heard.

[@jerryfenty]

Jarvis Ryan it's not a gospel song.

[@tamamurray8088]

Jarvis Ryan Yeah it is

[@JA-gb5gu]

Well, what do you classify as a gospel song? Whatever your qualifiers are, the artist himself described this song as "a message of light." Leon Bridges wrote his interpretation of the song as a reflection of a moment of depression in his life and his seeking of spiritual guidance/experience. The video itself he explains as trying to depict "black communities in our media and particular experiences within my own life...I wanted to showcase that through all the injustice in the world, there's real hope." Most gospel songs in my experience either praise the Lord, beg, or worship him. The Lord is the centerpiece of the song, and the singer but a devoted follower beneath him. This song, in my interpretation, is centered around the narrator as they ask another being that could be human or divine for permission. The narrator feels unworthy but wishes to be "pure/holy," and sounds a bit afraid to ask this of the other being, however. On the subject of River being a gospel song...for me, I don't think it is. It is a religious song, yes. All Leon Bridge says on this topic is that "a river has historically been used in Gospel music as a symbol of change and redemption." Which I think means he's using the symbolic interpretation of a river to define his desire to transform emotionally, by way of looking to the Lord and into himself.

[@DiscoQueenBabee]

cinematography is gorgeous. this is beautifully done

[@Nhxn_]

Chayse Irvin is a legend

[@sesayftw]

Isobel Gungor true

[@pattiemaffo9234]

love this.Leon plz continue your wonderful songs like this.Yes this is an Art coming from you.

[@jeremybolden3789]

Indeed it is!

[@AriSantiago99]

[@itsmk9360]

Lyrics: 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's 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's 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

[@dalecumberbatch6601]

Powerful

[@ballard1639]

This song is truly a prayer for any nonbelievers god is calling you where in end times it's sad that people just say that song is really good and they lesten to it the entire time without knowing it's a message and a prayer he says his lips aren't clean meaning he cusses and sins

[@theodorebarbieri6868]

Thank you forevermore your time taken out

[@diandraedwards8170]

Anyone else listened to this song and started to cry............. Anyone listening in 2k21? I love this song!

[@acenanu121]

I had tears in my eyes for some reason when this song randomly played on KZbin, it calmed me down ♥️

[@rafaelferreira389]

I listened to this song at least once a day for the past four years. I need this to wake up well in the morning

[@oduolonginjo3864]

I always hummed the first part of the song to lull my kids to sleep. It speaks to me

[@diandraedwards8170]

@@acenanu121 yes same with me ...

[@diandraedwards8170]

@@rafaelferreira389 I've listed to this song everyday since the first day I discovered it

[@theigbogoddess]

The first time I heard this song, I couldn't stop listening to it. It speaks to my soul and makes me feel so tingly and warm inside, its hard to explain. This video makes me love it even more.

[@tiimyrahawkins1925]

I know exactly what you're saying!!! This song gives my soul a burst of energy that I've never felt before.

[@juniordlamini6516]

+monica hawkins try taking ecstasy

[@danniellawoods]

yassss

[@wwaldo2525]

You talk to me baby girl

[@KrissyB1982]

A rasta man sang this to us on my birthday the other day on vacation. ❤ so cool! A memory I get to keep forever!

[@SarahAlghamdi]

Been traveling these wide roads for so long سافرت على هذه الطُرق لفترة طويلة جداً My heart’s been far from you قلبي كان بعيداً عنك Ten-thousand miles gone مضيت عشرة الاف ميل Oh, I wanna come near and give ya Every part of me اوه، كم ارغب في ان اكون قريباً منك و اعطيك كل جزء مني But there's blood on my hands And my lips aren’t clean لكن هناك دم على يدي، وشفتاي ليست نظيفة In my darkness I remember Momma’s words reoccur to me "Surrender to the good Lord And he’ll wipe your slate clean" في ظلامي أتذكر كلمات أمي تعود إلى ذهني " استلسم للرب الكريم وسوف يغفر لك صحيفتك" ء Take me to your river I wanna go Oh, go on خذني إلى نهرك، أريد الذهاب إليه اوه، الذهاب إليه Take me to your river I wanna know خذني إلى نهرك، كم أرغب في أن اعرف Tip me in your smooth waters اغمسني في مياهك السلسه I go in ادخل فيها ( يعني الماء) ء As a man with many crimes كرجل لديه ذنوب\جرائم عديدة Come up for air اخرج من أجل الهواء As my sins flow down the Jordan كما تخرج ذنوبي من النهر ( كلمة الأردن تأتي بمعنى النهر)ء ... such beautiful song :) With Arabic translation

[@sadiya6586]

Sarah Alghamdi ❤thanks, just one more way to enjoy such a beautiful song

[@sm8874]

Sarah Alghamdi how enchanting :)

[@TylerTat02]

That's awesome!

[@kallandracampbell2105]

I think it's awesome that you have done this! Because whatever your faith, this song connects with people on a spiritual level. I love that more souls can be embrace and understand that

[@ashleydinney5195]

Sarah Alghamdi shukran (my dad's from Beirut!). x

[@kdunagan4607]

Random find . . . Shook up a part of me I thought was dead. Made me stand up, shoulders straight and throw my head back and "wonder" again. Thank you so much for this.

[@bigol9223]

K. Dunagan what do you mean?

[@emmanueloluga9770]

life is an adventure that we all slack on at some points,,then elements like this song reconnect the dots

[@justagirl5948]

"Shook up a part of me I thought was dead." Me too. Caught myself stretching my arms to the sky.

[@VH-OU812]

orhema oluga Well said!!

[@illbeyourstumbleine]

I swear I put my hands to the sky too, and that is NOT me. So powerful. I had tears in my eyes and in my soul.

[@MoDavid]

I'm speechless. This video added another layer to what was already an incredible piece of art

[@itslukewilliams]

+Mo David 100%

[@shay131702]

Beautiful

[@carolcelleagilmorewatkins7838]

+shay131702 yes just BEATIFUL I AGREE

[@wIzKid16100]

I agree

[@propanemusic]

You couldn't have put that any better!

[@ROCKANDROLLALL]

“I sought the LORD; and he delivered me from all my fears”.

[@brandonodell1186]

Amen

[@cccc3803]

Amen

[@amontri3246]

i remember playing this song every morning when i was going thru a bad time my body was tired and my mind had drifted but my soul was content when i played this and it gave me hope it was like kneeling next to an angel it gave me the strength to move on

[@KitKatnotthecandylol]

John 10:10 I hope you find everlasting peace. :)

[@danic1492]

this is such a beautiful comment and feeling. :)

[@nshestayshinin]

amon tri same with me

[@candacewilliamson91]

Im currently going through that. My mind and soul feel so far apart right now, I have no clue what my future will hold right now. This song will forever be my six-minute-sanctuary.

[@khesmoon7007]

Since River is released as a single I am expecting it to clean up at the Grammys 2017 1)Best Gospel Song 2)Best Gospel Performance 3)Song of the Year

[@kiks2793]

+Khesanio Moon let's focus on him winning best new artist this year first lol

[@khesmoon7007]

That was the hope but unfortunately he got snubbed in that category. Rooting for him to win best R&B album though. Based on the other nominees he has a good shot.

[@jonathana8366]

+Khesanio Moon I think his sound is too dated to be considered for best Song of the Year. This song woulda been legendary in the 70's or 80's but today music is so much different. I mean I love him and artists like Raphael Sadiq but they seem to have been born in the wrong era. I hope this song gets huge but with the say music is sounding, its gonna be hard. But its possible. Fingers crossed

[@paigewilson2093]

+Khesanio Moon If you listen to the lyrics, you'll find that this is not a Gospel song by any stretch of the imagination. It's about being in love with someone, but having a dark past that causes you to put up a shield. I find it so funny when people mistake songs with religious undertones as being literal Christian songs, like Halellejuah sung by Jeff Buckley. Lovely song about King David, right? Wrong, it's entirely a song endorsing "fornication."

[@KenpoKid77]

+Paige Wilson With respect, your analysis of the song is incorrect. Leon explained the meaning of the song in an interview with GQ. Look up " GQ The Story Behind the Song 'River' " he specifically says this song is about turning to God in a desperate time of need. So the song's message is exactly what it sounds like.

[@jacobszana]

Dear Lord, I come to you asking to bring many blessings to everyone in the comments in this new year and all the years to come 🙏🏼✨ AMEN

[@JadaLives]

amen🙏

[@2Ajosh]

Amen💕

[@Sara-fv8hg]

yes

[@jamaicannique3952]

🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾

[@chevelle68man2007]

You are all loved by our God and heavenly Father. An inconceivable God has given us a gift of understanding who He really is through Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ has relieved the true character of God, and exposed Satan's lies about him. Come, let us worship the Creator. Let us come with a broken and contrite spirit to the foot of the Cross. Let us repent of our selfish and worldly ways. Let us deny our selfish way(the root of all sin) and seek to be like Him that Created the Heavens and earth and all that is in it. Let our prayer be; "create in me a new heart and right spirit". Psalms 51: 10-17 Come my people out of Babylon! 1 Kings 18:21.

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

No matter the path you’ve walked, the path you continue, or where the path is headed. No matter the problems you’ve faced, the problems you currently face, or the problems you will face. No matter the mistakes of your past, no matter the mistakes you currently make, and no matter the mistakes you will make. Regardless of trouble of any and all kinds. God will always love, care and forgive you. God will always be there for you in both your darkest and brightest times. There is no greater power than his love.

[@mirandashirks-semko4408]

Amen 🙏

[@mikekiarie]

Amen

[@sandragomez4309]

Beautifully wrote! Thank you!

[@Shavier777]

Brought tears to my eyes. 🥲🙏🏾

[@Atze8000]

and yet, very young children get cancer.. what kind of god does that?

[@AcesAlliance]

Love this vid. It sets up the conflict without showing conflict. It gives a satisfying resolution without literally resolving anything. It uses context of our times to engage the audience, and effectively uses subtlety to prevent preachiness. It gives a story of hardship and hope without ever clearly giving a story.

[@alwaysontherise1]

jonathan alvarado as if saying "hold on, to hope to family, and all will be well"

[@OmicronFra]

i really enjoy your explanation and i love the song, i don't quite undersand the narrative, the man that's covered in blood why has he done something terrible (i suppose) and how is he related to leon singing (or they're just two different detached narratives?) thanks for the answer sorry for my bad english :/

[@buckobucko3938]

Nath It's a religious song. He's saying he wants to be near to God but he's done bad things in his life, aka he's a sinner. The next line is "I have unclean lips" which is a quote from a prophet in the bible when God appears to him.

[@daamoxo]

Very well worded!

[@janetkatzer2963]

wow i read comments all the time but Jonathan alvarado you have nail it to a sience and if writing isn't your career maybe you need to think long and hard you way with words is as beautiful as this song again wow beauitfully put.....

[@silviac221]

For some reason, I hadn't heard this version before, and it's Leon's best. I'm not a religious person, but this song is so moving, it soothes your soul.

[@FrictionCreativeProductions]

exactly! x

[@tbabys1]

Same

[@ptvm]

Same!

[@ptvm]

On the religious part

[@ChicanoOne760]

Al green > leon 👎

[@LaRockera87]

I don’t remember where I first heard this song but I saved it and it still makes me cry uncontrollably. It brings me peace… despite the crocodile tears that flow down my face while I try to sing along. Beautiful talent Leon!❤

[@ShyamMehta-g6q]

Such a nostalgic feeling. I'm not in the same boat as you as I first heard this song 5 years and still remember the surroundings and the people I was with.

[@diegobarrios5371]

Is weird that this song made me feel some type of way in my heart.. Great song we definitely need more artist like this

[@dezeeoverstreet9624]

I wish there were more musicians out there like Leon Bridges. This kind of music is just good for the soul.

[@PrincessFaithPimentel]

Leon Bridges is truly one of kind, especially in this time period.

[@thaislaneermano3807]

bom 6

[@pablodejuan2096]

Yup

[@redguardking]

You should check out Michael Kiwanuka

[@captainfyeah]

check out benjamin booker, alabama shakes and shaky graves

[@LedouxLeo]

I got goosebumps all over my body... all over my body... your voice goes through each of my veins... through my whole body

[@ChalanaBrown]

me too

[@matthewstenger96]

me 3

[@ChalanaBrown]

matthew stenger lol

[@cherrydeleon9646]

Me too now 🌹 💐

[@Mark_B585]

This song reminds me of where I was and where I'm going all at once. On June 1st of 2023 my mom passed away from a brain tumor, 2 months later I would have two tumors removed from my parathyroid and thyroid, a month after that my son would quit talking to me because he just couldn't handle everything, 2 months after that I was laid off from work. And all along I knew I was going to be okay because I have faith. Cheers.

[@davidcardinal17]

This song keeps me going.. the hum at the beginning reminds of an angel. I’m an addict who relapse and I can’t stop rn... I’m so lost, so I came to this beautiful song.. pray for me

[@tmarcia83]

I send a renewed strength your way. May you find the peace to heal that crave. May you depend on Source that is within and begun to see the true beauty that is you. We love you.

[@margiegomez1233]

Sending you ❤️ and 🙏

[@ryanvelez6762]

Sending hard prayers and thoughts of strength your way , may you find healing and peace Godbless ❤️

[@rm5916]

Remember Jesus can help all who call on his name, he has changed the mess that I was...

[@allisgrace1313]

Dear Jesus, please help this man overcome and bring him the peace that only you can give. Lead him to long term sobriety. Amen. David, I'm sorry to hear of the pain of relapse you are experiencing. You are not alone, you know this. Get yourself to a meeting tomorrow, and then every day after for at least the next 90. My husband and life long best friend are both recovering alcoholics/addicts. I know it's not an easy battle. Pray your guardian angel, David. May you be at peace tonight.

[@GregAckerman]

An astounding live performer. Could not be happier for the success Leon is enjoying now.

[@wyleenthinn9225]

100% agree

[@GregAckerman]

Saw him at Willie Nelson's ranch in Spicewood last SXSW. Went to take a few photos and stayed. With my mouth wide open. In awe.

[@wyleenthinn9225]

+Greg Ackerman I saw him at the Gothic Theatre in CO. I got a photo with him as well and he signed my set list! This song was my favorite part of the show!

[@GregAckerman]

Wyleen Thinn Awesome! That is really cool you got to meet him. My wife and I were lucky enough to see Leon at Willie Nelson's ranch during SXSW last year and again at Austin City Limits TV.

[@calgarychaos92]

Big Little Lies brought me here . So glad it did. This is phenomenal.

[@WhatSheSayz77]

I'll never forget the first time hearing this touching masterpiece .. my husband and forever soul mate had just died so unexpected and traumaticly in my arms 6 months earlier and I was still so raw with rage and very very dark dangerous greif, I had just gotten a flat tire in some back pinewoods road and it just started pouring and didnt stop for ages and then the floods of screaming and sobbing was uncontrollable.. it was therapy for that moment... Absolutely amazing this is.

[@ZEEBEE2469]

Sorry for your loss. Music can be therapeutic. Sending you thoughts of comfort and peace.

[@WhatSheSayz77]

@@ZEEBEE2469 thank you for your kind words

[@OnZMark]

God Bless you, I'm low myself rn and this has been a much needed distraction from the pain of reality, cheers

[@kinggg87]

if you read this.. just say a little pray for me.. my cross is very heavy..

[@dianamyles1557]

Prayers🙏🏾 going up. Stay strong, you will get through this moment in time.

[@laskay5964]

Praying for you too. I pray God carries the cross with you in the form of someone. You will get your Simon of Cyrene

[@kyshiaspraggins8456]

🙏🏾🙏🏾 don’t think of your cross as heavy. As humans we go through things just different things for each of us. No matter what the situation is God built you to with stand it.

[@agieb76]

Praying

[@deanrichter8846]

i hear you brother. a lil chatty. i should shut up

[@leroyngiramulei8073]

Thank you my brother!!! Been in Recovery for 7 years now . This song takes me to that particular time when I had to go to my faith and found my path of which i live with today being sober from cocaine. Thank you again!!

[@kadens1903]

Leroy Ngiramulei good for you brother

[@coledean6673]

I agree with u when u said u had to find ur faith to overcome addiction. I'm an addict myself And I'm 15 months clean congrats on u being sober

[@MrIngidao]

Lyrics ~ 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's 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's 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

[@markgosselin8287]

One thing I learned in this life is comfortably is the killer of your ego we are all merely a spec in the universe, this world is made for constant change and we’re just all here for the ride With hearts and souls ❤️

[@mpho87]

Man, I am so glad I finally discovered Leon Bridges and his music. This is amazing.

[@notbeautifulanymore8368]

[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: Brittni Jessie, with Leon Bridges] 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

[@natashalouise9051]

Thanks so much for posting these lyrics

[@notbeautifulanymore8368]

@@natashalouise9051 I did a favor , now ur turn natasha, give your heart to me

[@natashalouise9051]

I'm taken sorry

[@bettyjcoxstar6502]

Says alot

[@nealbeans5732]

Thank you

[@Feryero]

I didn't know Leon, this song just randomly appeared on my KZbin autoplay during work... I had to stop to carefully listen to it. So powerful, so beautiful. Love at first "hearing" you might say

[@raelasnell5539]

same for me!

[@SusanjobesJobesJobesjobesgmail]

+Raela Snell sorry mistake

[@wwaldo2525]

There is no doubt this music speaks

[@brodymilligan1334]

Both of my grandmothers passed away this month and it’s just been funerals and sadness and I’ve just just been walking around a little drunk and I stumble upon this video and drop to my knees and cry. I’ve been holding everything in and for some reason this song just made me let everything out. RIP Grandma. RIP Grammy. I should’ve visited you both more and I’m sorry I didn’t

[@Barefoot3us]

Leon, Your music is just beautiful. Thank you, Jeff

[@Jazztheplant]

I praise you for the strong message you are sending out to the public. It's such an important topic many people fail to realize what is going on in society to. 🙌🏾

[@Jazztheplant]

*today

[@KineticR]

+jasmine ekunwe Jasmine, I want to know what you feel the message is, what the public should know. Tell me what is going on in society today that we do not realize. & finally, please say what the solution(s) is/are for the ills, the suffering in this society. Must we find a way to give a lot of $ to the poor every week until their problems are over? Or, send many into their homes to meet with all the needy weekly & preach the Gospel? Both? I sincerely want to hear what people who know of this suffering believe the solutions are. I want to hear what caused these neighborhoods of the suffering, angry & disenfranchised. Was it "Jim Crow", a political party or what? knowing the cause can lead to the cure. Ask friends &, family for their input. I want the public to know what it is & really find & enact the solutions. I want this suffering to end.

[@anaarrachy7209]

KineticR HALLELUJAH*

[@ballard1639]

I feel like this is for me because I was telling people the message behind this video I even got chills when reading your comment that's when I knew this is fore

[@johnmakune7426]

Leon doesn't receive nearly as much credit as he deserves... what a beautiful song from an amazing artist...

[@icemanking1973]

John Makune I agree he doesn’t get the credit he deserves

[@ankewunder7092]

Das erinnert mich ein bisschen an den Jazz der 30er Jahre! Auf jeden Fall ist das eine sehr gute, solide Nummer! Klasse Stimme... mehr davon!!!

[@onedazinn998]

Stunning...soul touching....peaceful hope. Why in the world would anyone give a thumbs down... Thank you for sharing such beauty in a hard place to live & keep joy.

[@mariodehoyos5955]

This comment section is killing me... It’s so awesome a song can touch so many people. I’m truly typing this with tears in my eyes. I remember hearing this song for the first time on his ACL Performance and just being absolutely enamored by it. To all of those hurting, feeling lost or empty, please know you’re not alone in the world. You are loved. You are important. And you are enough.. much Love world.

[@brianwade879]

Hanging.... hurting. Hopeful. ❤️

[@Rossi-wu1ks]

I heard Leon's "River" on Big Little Lies and was so absorbed on the beauty of the words. I just love his work. So good.

[@whatsmandisaying]

If anyone sees this, I ask you to say a little prayer for me. My heart is heavy. I’m alone, weak and broken. I have no one, my family has all moved on to the kingdom of Heaven, and I’m still here. With nothing or no one. Please Jesus, help me. I can’t do this much longer.

[@whatsmandisaying]

@@Jimmy-the-Geek74I really just want my mom and dad. I’ve been praying, I’ve been praying my WHOLE LIFE, and He doesn’t hear me. Or, this is just the life I’m supposed to live.

[@Jimmy-the-Geek74]

⁠@@whatsmandisaying He assured us that in this life we would have trouble. Each of us has some cross to bear. I don’t know what your troubles are, but I know from my own experience that enduring through trials with faith, learning to trust in Him in hardships…it’s a lifelong struggle we have with the Lord. We will struggle with the Lord until He has accomplished His purpose in our hearts and minds. He hears our prayers…but if our prayers don’t include asking for His will, then we are seeking our own. Seek Him first. I don’t know you, but I don’t like that you are hurting. Jesus knew you before He formed you in the womb, He feels it when His children hurt; His love is long-suffering and unfailing, don’t lose faith and don’t lose hope. Sometimes we have to go through a long, painful season. Sometimes that results in greater faith.

[@lovinglogos7806]

You still have a reason to be here, lessons to learn and lessons to teach. Stay strong and know that you are loved❤

[@whatsmandisaying]

God Bless the both of you. Thank you for your kindness 🩷✝️

[@Jimmy-the-Geek74]

@@whatsmandisaying ”The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” ‭‭Numbers‬ ‭6‬:‭24‬-‭26‬ ‭KJV‬‬ STAY STRONG, @whatsmandisaying We are going home.

[@jemmapowell5958]

I cannot find words to express how beautiful this is...

[@2Live4Christ1]

Speechless 💙

[@GillyCladich]

You just did!…. and I so agree with you. It is beautiful.