Swerve
George Rowe Lyrics
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Wisdom is supreme
So don't forget it
Understanding isn't cheap
But it's worth it
There's a price you're gonna pay
Yeah, i'll admit it
You can't go left or right
And don't swerve
Don't swerve
Verse 1:
Wisdom is a wilderness
You will make your map
Starting from experience
Takin' knowledge as your path
And everything you need to know
Is written in the book
But knowledge without some action is
Like a shoe without a foot
Chorus
Verse 2:
Diversion is an easy road
Down the hill and wide
But if you choose to go that route
It'll lead to your demise
Understanding who you are
With the savior on your side
Is one step in the right direction and
One day you'll be wisechorus
Bridge:
If you walk with the father
Moving mountains along the way
And listen to his leading
Your path will be straight
Chorus
The song "Swerve" by George Rowe urges listeners to stay on the right path by emphasizing the importance of wisdom and understanding. The lyrical content of the chorus suggests that wisdom is valuable and comes with a price, and that we must stay true to God's path without swerving. The verse states that accumulating knowledge is like creating a map in a wilderness, and that while everything we need to know is already written in the book, knowledge alone is not enough. In fact, knowledge without action is futile, just like a shoe without a foot. The second verse describes the adverse effects of straying from God's path and the importance of understanding ourselves with the help of the savior. The bridge calls for listeners to "walk with the father" and trust his leadings to ensure a straight path.
Overall, "Swerve" encourages taking action towards wisdom and staying on the right path despite the obstacles that may come our way. It reminds us of the importance of staying focused and being mindful of our choices, and how following God's path can lead us to success.
Line by Line Meaning
Wisdom is supreme
Having wisdom is of the utmost importance
So don't forget it
Do not overlook the importance of wisdom
Understanding isn't cheap
Gaining understanding requires effort
But it's worth it
However, the rewards of gaining understanding are valuable
There's a price you're gonna pay
There may be some sacrifices or costs involved in gaining wisdom and understanding
Yeah, i'll admit it
The singer acknowledges the difficulties involved in gaining wisdom and understanding
You can't go left or right
The only way to achieve success in life is to stay on the right path
Keep his path in your sight
One should always strive to stay on the path of righteousness
And don't swerve
Do not deviate from the path of righteousness
Wisdom is a wilderness
Gaining wisdom can be a difficult and confusing journey
You will make your map
Each person's journey to wisdom will be unique
Starting from experience
One should begin their journey to wisdom by building on their own experiences
Takin' knowledge as your path
One should seek knowledge in order to gain wisdom
And everything you need to know
All the information required to gain wisdom is available
Is written in the book
The Bible contains valuable knowledge and wisdom
But knowledge without some action is
Having knowledge alone is not enough to gain wisdom
Like a shoe without a foot
Knowledge without action is useless
Diversion is an easy road
Being led astray is a tempting and straightforward path
Down the hill and wide
Following the path of sin can lead to an easy and enjoyable life
But if you choose to go that route
However, following the path of sin will have negative consequences
It'll lead to your demise
Following the path of sin will result in destruction
Understanding who you are
Knowing oneself is crucial to gaining wisdom
With the savior on your side
Having a relationship with Jesus can help in the journey to wisdom
Is one step in the right direction
Having a relationship with Jesus is a positive step towards wisdom
And one day you'll be wise
Eventually, with effort and time, one can gain wisdom and understanding
If you walk with the father
Having a relationship with God is important in the journey to wisdom
Moving mountains along the way
With God's help, obstacles on the way to wisdom can be overcome
And listen to his leading
One should obey God's guidance in order to gain wisdom
Your path will be straight
Following God's guidance will lead to straight and righteous path
Don't swerve
The singer reiterates the importance of staying on the path of righteousness
Contributed by Sophia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.