Promised Land
Crowder [feat. Tedashii] Lyrics
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Who has the power to free a man?
Who has the power who holds the throne?
Oh, my sweet Lord
Who has the power to part the sea?
Who has the power to rescue me?
Who has the power to save my soul?
Glory, Hallelujah!
On Jordan's stormy banks I stand
Glory, Hallelujah!
I'm longing for the promised land
Who has the power to heal the heart?
Who has the power to light the dark?
Who has the power to make me whole?
Oh, my sweet Lord
Who has the power to conquer death?
Who has the power to raise the dead?
Who has the power who holds the world?
Oh, my sweet Lord!
Glory, Hallelujah!
On Jordan's stormy banks I stand
Glory, Hallelujah!
I'm longing for the promised land
Is there no balm in Gilead?
Is there no healer there?
Can boundless love ever reject
Any soul that's in despair?
Who has the power?
Who has the power?
Who has the power?
Oh, my sweet Lord!
Glory, Hallelujah!
My feet will stand in the promised land, oh
Glory, Hallelujah!
My soul will rest in the Savior's hands
Sing Glory! Sing glory, my sweet Lord!
Sing Glory! Sing glory, my sweet Lord!
On the banks of the river looking for chances to get up
Stir up the pool and bring healing to bones that's feeling brittle
I've been beat up in the streets, but I believe something's coming
There's no way I can move unless You choose to do something
This life, this life is so heavy, lost my son, he in heaven
I was chasing this leaven hanging with dudes that is deadly
But this life is now over, moreover I'm ready go on
I'm ready to change it all Lord, just help me I'm all in
On the banks of the river looking out for the promised land
Tell Him I need Him now, I don't have any other plans
Sweet Lord, I know I need You, there's relief from the grief when I see You
I sing Glory, Hallelujah!
We sing Glory, sing Glory!
I sing Glory, Hallelujah!
We sing Glory Hallelujah!
The "Promised Land" by Crowder and Tedashii is a song that depicts the power of God over slavery, death, and darkness. It also talks about our longing for the Promised Land and the peace that we can find in the savior's hands. The song asks several questions such as who has the power to free a man, heal a heart, part the sea, and conquer death. The repeated answer is "my sweet Lord" illustrating that it is only through God that we can find salvation and deliverance.
The song also makes reference to the biblical story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan river to the Promised Land. The lyrics allude to the popular spiritual hymn “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand," which talks about being on the brink of eternal life, and this is highlighted by the repeated lines "Glory, Hallelujah! On Jordan's stormy banks I stand.”
Overall, "Promised Land" is a message of hope and faith in God's power.
Line by Line Meaning
Who has the power over slavery's hand?
Who is in control of ending slavery?
Who has the power to free a man?
Who has the power to rescue and release someone from bondage?
Who has the power who holds the throne?
Who has ultimate power and control over everything?
Oh, my sweet Lord
Addressing and honoring the Lord
Who has the power to part the sea?
Who can divide an entire sea with their power?
Who has the power to rescue me?
Who can save me from danger or trouble?
Who has the power to save my soul?
Who is capable of saving my very soul and being?
Glory, Hallelujah!
An exclamation of praise and adoration
On Jordan's stormy banks I stand
Addressing the imagery of standing on the banks of the Jordan River
I'm longing for the promised land
Yearning and desiring to reach the promised land
Who has the power to heal the heart?
Who can mend and restore a broken heart?
Who has the power to light the dark?
Who can provide illumination and clarity in times of darkness?
Who has the power to make me whole?
Who can provide completeness and restoration to my being?
Who has the power to conquer death?
Who has the power to defeat and overcome death itself?
Who has the power to raise the dead?
Who has the power to bring the dead back to life?
Who has the power who holds the world?
Who has ultimate and complete control over the entire world?
Is there no balm in Gilead?
Questioning whether there is any healing or relief to be found
Is there no healer there?
Asking if there is any source of healing or remedy available
Can boundless love ever reject
Expressing the idea that love should not reject anyone
Any soul that's in despair?
Asking if anyone in despair will be rejected by love
On the banks of the river looking for chances to get up
Describing being at the river and searching for hope and opportunities to improve
Stir up the pool and bring healing to bones that's feeling brittle
Asking for divine intervention to bring healing to weakened and broken parts of the body
I've been beat up in the streets, but I believe something's coming
Acknowledging the hardships experienced but holding on to hope for something positive in the future
There's no way I can move unless You choose to do something
Unable to progress without divine intervention
This life, this life is so heavy, lost my son, he in heaven
Expressing the heaviness of life and the loss of a loved one
I was chasing this leaven hanging with dudes that is deadly
Acknowledging past mistakes and poor choices that were dangerous
But this life is now over, moreover I'm ready go on
Moving forward from past mistakes and being ready for a new life
I'm ready to change it all Lord, just help me I'm all in
Ready and willing to make changes with divine assistance
Tell Him I need Him now, I don't have any other plans
Requesting divine help and surrendering control
Sweet Lord, I know I need You, there's relief from the grief when I see You
Expressing the need for God and comfort in his presence
My feet will stand in the promised land, oh
Anticipating standing in the promised land
My soul will rest in the Savior's hands
Finding rest and security in the Savior
Sing Glory! Sing glory, my sweet Lord!
Calling for praise and worship to God
We sing Glory! Sing glory, my sweet Lord!
Encouraging others to join in worship and praise
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HANK BENTLEY, TEDASHII ANDERSON, DAVID CROWDER
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