River
Akron (Feat. Family) Lyrics
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Wishing you can let them go
Do you feel you're often searching for a home?
Well there's a love that fills what's empty
There's a place you can be changed
There's a God who knows you
He's calling out your name
Come be washed in the blood
And your sins will be forgiven by the power of His love
Come be changed by the mercy
That makes all things new
Where the lost get found
Come on down, down, down to the river
To the river
It flows like the Mississippi
From the giver of endless grace
And everyone is welcome here to dive into the waves
So leave the questions far behind you
Leave your past back on the shore
And run with wild abandoned
Wait no more
Come on down to the river
Come be washed in the blood
And your sins will be forgiven by the power of His love
Come be changed by the mercy
That makes all things new
Where the lost get found
Come on down, down, down to the river
To the river
Every burden, every scar
Let the waters wash away
No matter who you were before
You belong to Christ today
Yeah, you belong to Christ today
As I went down to the river to pray
Studying about that good 'ol way
And who shall wear the robe and crown
Good Lord, show me the way
Oh Sister, let's go down, let's go down, come on down
Oh Sister, let's go down, down to the river to pray
Come on down to the river
Come be washed in the blood
And your sins will be forgiven by the power of His love
Come be changed by the mercy
Makes all things new
Where the lost get found
Come on down, down, down to the river
To the river
Come on down, come on down, oh oh
To the river, oh oh
The song "River" by Akron (Feat. Family) speaks of finding refuge in God's love and being cleansed from the sins and shame that one may carry. The lyrics suggest that God's love has the power to make all things new and to wash away all the burdens and scars. The river is a metaphor for God's love and grace, which is open to everyone regardless of their past.
The opening lines of the song suggest that the burden of secrets can wear down a person's soul, and the following lines call for people to let go of their shame and search for a home. The song calls for people to come to the river and be changed by the mercy of God. The imagery of the Mississippi river is used to demonstrate the vastness and endlessness of God's grace.
As the song progresses, the lyrics call for people to leave their past behind and to run with wild abandon to the river. The song emphasizes that the river is a safe space where everyone is welcome regardless of their questions or background. At the end of the song, the lyrics reference the traditional hymn "Down to the River to Pray," which ties the song to the roots of the Christian faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you tired of shame in secrets?
Are you exhausted from keeping secrets that make you feel ashamed?
Wishing you can let them go
Do you wish you could get rid of your secrets and shame?
Do you feel you're often searching for a home?
Do you frequently feel like you don't belong anywhere?
Well there's a love that fills what's empty
However, there is a love that can fill the emptiness inside you.
There's a place you can be changed
There is a place where you can transform.
There's a God who knows you
There is a God who understands you.
He's calling out your name
He is inviting you to come to Him.
Come on down to the river
Come to the river.
Come be washed in the blood
Wash away your sins with the power of God's love.
And your sins will be forgiven by the power of His love
God's love has the power to forgive your sins.
Come be changed by the mercy
Allow God's mercy to transform you.
That makes all things new
God can make everything new again.
Where the lost get found
This is where people who feel lost can find themselves.
Every burden, every scar
No matter what troubles you carry or the scars you have, they can be washed away.
Let the waters wash away
Let the river cleanse you.
No matter who you were before
It doesn't matter who you used to be.
You belong to Christ today
You belong to Christ now.
It flows like the Mississippi
The river flows powerfully like the Mississippi.
From the giver of endless grace
Water comes from the provider of infinite grace.
And everyone is welcome here to dive into the waves
Everyone is welcome to jump into the river.
So leave the questions far behind you
Leave your doubts and uncertainties behind.
Leave your past back on the shore
Leave your past on the shore.
And run with wild abandoned
Embrace the moment fully.
Wait no more
Don't hesitate any longer.
As I went down to the river to pray
Like in the old spiritual song, I walked down to the river to pray.
Studying about that good 'ol way
Reflecting on the past and the good things it has.
And who shall wear the robe and crown
Thinking about who will be rewarded in the end.
Good Lord, show me the way
Asking God to guide him or her on the right path.
Oh Sister, let's go down, let's go down, come on down
Inviting someone to come to the river with him or her.
To the river
To the river.
Come on down, come on down, oh oh
Come on, hurry up and come to the river.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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