Critically acclaimed U.S. singer songwriter Jenn Bostic whose “Jealous of the Angels” is a favorite of many UK DJ’s and has featured on BBC 1 morning news and released her third album, Jealous, in the U.K. in December 2012. The YouTube views for the song, produced by Barrett Yeretsian, who created the hit "Jar of Hearts" for Christina Perri, have already exceeded over one million views. Hundreds of videos have been made of covers and tributes utilizing "Jealous of the Angels.” When aired on the radio, the reaction sent it soaring into the Top 10 Most Played for the week. Jenn Bostic’s career as a singer songwriter began when she was 10 years old, in the back seat of her father’s car with her older brother on the way to school. A horrible crash that killed her dad, a musician who taught her folk songs like “Sunny Side of the Street”, and turned her on to Emmylou Harris and Bonnie Raitt, changed the 26 year olds life forever. She won five 2012 Independent Country Music Association Awards, including Overall Winner, Best Female Artist, Best Musician, Best Songwriter and Song of the Year for “Jealous of the Angels.”
Revival
Jenn Bostic Lyrics
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When it takes everything you have not to fall apart
Just remember, like a morning star
To let the world see who you are
There'll be trouble in this life
There won′t always be a bridge to the other side
Keep your head up and your spirits high
Sooner or later, will come your time
There's a revival, Comin' this way
Yeah there′s a freedom that breaks every chain
Better get ready, It won′t be long
Before revival's comin′ on
When the answers, have packed up and gone
And your hands about to bleed from the knockin' on
Don′t give up now, For the day will come
When your desert, meets a holy flood
There's a revival, Comin′ this way
Yeah there's a freedom that breaks every chain
Better get ready, It won't be long
Before revival′s comin′ on
Is that a fire inside of your veins
Open the door and let in the rain (revival)
You feel a tremble What could it be
Shakin' the ground right under your feet (revival)
A spirit wind crawls Into your breathe
Shocking′ the beat back into your chest (revival)
And like a wave born out of a squall
You will be awaken once and for all (revival)
Take it to the river
Take it to the river
Take it to the river
Take it to the river and wash it away
I said take (take it to the river)
Come on take (take it to the river)
Go on take (take it to the river)
Take it to the river and wash it away
If you've got doubt (take it to the river)
You got pain (take it to the river)
If you′ve got fear (take it to the river)
Take it to the river and wash it away
You got sickness (take it to the river)
You got shame (take it to the river)
If you've got a sin that needs forgiveness
Take it to the river
Take it to the river
Take it to the river
There′s a revival, (revival)Comin' this way (revival)
Yeah there's a freedom that breaks every chain
Better get ready, It won′t be long
Before revival′s comin' on
Take it to the river (revival)
Take it to the river (revival)
Take it to the river (revival)
Take it to the river and wash it away
I said take (take it to the river)
You got to take it (take it to the river)
You got to (take it to the river)
There′s a revival (take it to the river)
There's a revival (take it to the river)
Comin′ this way (take it to the river)
(Take it to the river)
(Take it to the river)
(Take it to the river and wash it away)
Comin' this way
(Take it to the river)
Jenn Bostic's song "Revival" is a powerful anthem about resilience, hope, and the strength to keep going in the face of adversity. The song opens with a verse about feeling tired and struggling to hold oneself together. However, Bostic encourages us to remember our inner light, to let the world see who we are like a morning star. She acknowledges that life will bring trouble and that we won't always have an easy path, but she urges us to keep our heads up and our spirits high, knowing that our time will come. The chorus promises a coming revival, a freedom that breaks every chain, and encourages us to get ready because it won't be long before revival comes.
The second verse talks about feeling lost and alone, with answers that have left us and hands that ache from knocking on doors that won't open. But Bostic reminds us not to give up, for the day will come when our desert meets a holy flood. The second chorus is just as hopeful, promising that the revival, the freedom, and the time to be awakened will come. The repetition of the phrase "take it to the river" at the end of the song can be interpreted in different ways. It could mean finding a place to cleanse ourselves of doubt, pain, fear, and shame or surrendering our troubles to a higher power.
Overall, "Revival" is a moving song about perseverance, faith, and the belief that our time will come. It is a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles and that a better day is on its way.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're tired, and the way looks dark
When you're exhausted and everything seems bleak
When it takes everything you have not to fall apart
When it feels like you're barely holding it together
Just remember, like a morning star
Just like a morning star reminds you that a new day is coming
To let the world see who you are
Open yourself up and show the world who you truly are
There'll be trouble in this life
You will face challenges in life
There won't always be a bridge to the other side
You won't always have a clear path to navigate through the difficult times
Keep your head up and your spirits high
Stay positive and optimistic
Sooner or later, will come your time
Your time to shine will come eventually
There's a revival, Comin' this way
A revival is coming soon
Yeah there's a freedom that breaks every chain
There is a freedom that can overcome any obstacle
Better get ready, It won't be long
Start preparing yourself because the revival is coming soon
Before revival's comin' on
The revival will soon be here
When the answers, have packed up and gone
When it seems like all the answers have disappeared
And your hands about to bleed from the knockin' on
When you've been knocking on doors and no one is answering
Don't give up now, For the day will come
Don't lose hope because your breakthrough is coming
When your desert, meets a holy flood
When your barren and dry period is transformed by an outpouring of blessings
Is that a fire inside of your veins
Do you feel a passion and intensity burning inside of you?
Open the door and let in the rain (revival)
Open yourself up to the revival that is coming
You feel a tremble What could it be
Do you feel a hint of excitement building up inside of you?
Shakin' the ground right under your feet (revival)
The anticipation of the revival is making the ground beneath you shake
A spirit wind crawls Into your breathe
You feel the rush of the Holy Spirit cleansing your soul
Shocking' the beat back into your chest (revival)
The revival reignites your passion for life and purpose
And like a wave born out of a squall
Just like waves form out of storms at sea
You will be awaken once and for all (revival)
The revival will awaken you and bring you back to life
Take it to the river
Bring all your problems and worries to the river
Take it to the river and wash it away
Surrender all your burdens and let them be washed away
If you've got doubt (take it to the river)
If you're plagued by doubt, turn to the river for clarity
You got pain (take it to the river)
If you're suffering from pain, let the river heal you
If you've got fear (take it to the river)
If you're feeling afraid, let the river wash away your fears
You got sickness (take it to the river)
If you're unwell, let the river heal you
You got shame (take it to the river)
If you're carrying shame, let the river cleanse you
If you've got a sin that needs forgiveness
If you're plagued by guilt and need forgiveness
There's a revival, (revival)Comin' this way (revival)
The revival is quickly approaching
Take it to the river (revival)
Bring everything to the river and let the revival wash over you
There's a revival (take it to the river)
The revival is here and ready to renew your spirit
Comin' this way
The revival is approaching fast
Writer(s): Gabriel S. Hardeman, Jr.
Contributed by Nora D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yunaakemi8142
No drugs
No nudity
No autotune
Just pure talent and songwriter
@johnkiesling7023
Beautiful ❤
@nobutternotes
Loved having you perform with our choir at Sauk Prairie Middle School in May 2021! :)
@slalomget6
Excellent Entertainer, Song Writer, Heart, Smile.
@vivinemavin9310
My goodness I'm just loving this song.I was up watching TBN very late because I was feeling unwell. Sitting on sofa hot water bottle and I just couldn't take my eyes of this wonderful Lady full of inspiration. And the part of the song which really bought tears to my eyes Take it to the River and just the name of the song : Revival thank you for this beautiful song .
May God bless you as you continue to sing and use your ministry he as bless you with
🙏 💖💖
@anthonyjohn3202
This song sung by this woman gets me EVERY single time!!!!
@suedawkes6319
Beautiful voice and home
@yunaakemi8142
Real music's are underrated. But I loved your song
@michaeltaylor3514
She has a soulful voice I love this!
@semtexsam1512
Don't know if this is country or gospel but I like her sound