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Liquid Spirit
Gregory Porter Lyrics
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Let the dammed water be
There's some people down the way that's thirsty
So let the liquid spirit free
The people are thirsty
'Cause of man's unnatural hand
Watch what happens when the people catch wind
When the water hits the banks of that hard dry land
Clap your hands now
Go 'head and clap your hands now
Clap your hands now
Go 'head and clap your hands no, hmm
Get ready for the wave
It might strike like the final flood
The people haven't drank is so long
The water won't even make mud
After it comes, it might come with a steady flow
Grab the roots of the tree
Down by the river, fill your cup when your spirit's low
Clap your hands now
Go 'head and clap your hands now
Clap your hands now
Clap your hands now
Dip down and take a drank
And fill your water tank
Dip down and take a drank
And fill your water tank
Un re-route the rivers
Let the dammed water be
There's some people down the way that's thirsty
Let the liquid spirits free
The folk are thirsty
Because of man's unnatural hand
Watch what happens when the people catch wind
Of the water hitting banks of hard dry land
Clap your hands now
Clap your hands now
Go 'head and clap your hands now
Clap your hands now
Get down and take a drink
And fill your water tank
Dip down and take a drink
And fill your water tank
Liquid spirit
Liquid spirit
Liquid spirit
Liquid spirit
Clap your hands now
Liquid spirit
In "Liquid Spirit" by Gregory Porter, the singer is urging someone to un-restrict rivers and let the water flow freely to a people who have been thirsting. The song highlights the forgotten importance of water to the people, and how the interference of man has affected nature in a negative way. The song inspires people to think about the preciousness of water and the importance of letting nature run her course.
At the core of Porter's message is the idea that 'liquids' have spirits of their own and that they hold secrets of life. The "Liquid Spirit" is a metaphor for freedom, love and spiritual energy. By freeing up a river, you unleash not only its physical waters, but also the spirits contained within, releasing something very powerful and nourishing in people's lives. The singer is essentially asking humanity to reconnect with water and the essences of life that it carries. The song characterizes water as an enthusiastic force, traveling to revitalize those it meets along its path.
Line by Line Meaning
Un re-route the rivers
Let's change the course of the river
Let the dammed water be
Allow the blocked water to flow again
There's some people down the way that's thirsty
Some people are thirsty downstream
So let the liquid spirit free
Release the water to quench their thirst
The people are thirsty
The people are thirsty
'Cause of man's unnatural hand
Due to human interference with nature
Watch what happens when the people catch wind
Observe what the people do when they hear
When the water hits the banks of that hard dry land
When the water reaches the parched soil
Clap your hands now
Applaud now
Go 'head and clap your hands now
Go ahead and clap your hands right now
Get ready for the wave
Be prepared for the impact of the water
It might strike like the final flood
It may resemble the last flood
The people haven't drank is so long
They haven't had a drink in so long
The water won't even make mud
It's so dry, the water won't even produce mud
After it comes, it might come with a steady flow
After it arrives, it may flow consistently
Grab the roots of the tree
Take hold of the tree's roots
Down by the river, fill your cup when your spirit's low
By the river, drink when you are feeling down
Dip down and take a drank
Bend down and drink
And fill your water tank
Refill your water container
Liquid spirit
Water as a life force
Clap your hands now
Applaud now
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GREGORY PORTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thewoodstarr9223
Just discovered Jazz? Welcome to the source of all Hip Hop, Rap, Garage, Hardcore, Drum and Bass, Jungle. This is the roots....Brilliant
@inquireorhack
While jazz has certainly influenced all these genres, Jungle/DnB actually descended from Caribbean music, such as reggae and dub (hence the basslines). Hip Hop came from electrofunk, which descended from funk, soul and R&B, ultimately from the blues.
@olskl
....and jazz came from enslaved African's cries for deity blessing.
@russbooth6766
Fantastic song. Captivates the soul that jazz has on me.
@leadelbois6915
This man Was at my hotel a few years ago, having Coffee I didnt Know Who he was so i talked to him randomly, he was so Nice to talk to.
@macmackenzie5732
Thanks
@izregistered
Lucky!!
@mahlatsesenyolo3211
Beautiful encounter💚
@catoom10
Lucky you!
@tamikriech2234
After listening to Gregory Porter, his tunes brought an inner groove out that I haven't felt since I was a young girl. Then, "I listened to his words." Words of sharing ones love, praying for peace, having hope & giving from the heart. Great Listening.