Purdy's albums "Paris in the Morning" and "You Can Tell Georgia" have sold a combined 80,000 single downloads online worldwide.[citation needed] His catalog of music has sold over 800,000 single downloads worldwide.[1] A regular at The Hotel Café in Los Angeles, Purdy traveled to the UK with Tom McRae in 2006 as part of McRae's Hotel Cafe Tour.
His appearance at the Wireless Festival in Leeds led to a special request from The Who member Pete Townshend and his girlfriend Rachel Fuller to play with them at their acoustic In the Attic Series shows. Purdy also began to affiliate with The Giving Tree Band starting in 2012, performing live shows in conjunction on a tour across America.
All of his albums are available for free listening on his homepage. His song, 'Wash Away (Reprise)', was featured on the hit ABC TV series, Lost, while Grey's Anatomy additionally featured 'I Love the Rain the Most,' 'The City,' 'Far Away Blues,' and 'Suitcase.' House MD featured 'Rainy Day Lament' and 'Good Days'.
Purdy's song "Mary" (off the album Julie Blue) was featured in the film The Secret Life of Bees. He has also had a song in the movie starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, "Going the Distance", the song entitled, Miss Me. Several of Purdy's songs are featured in the 2013 film Straight A's. Also, Purdy's song "Outlaws" was featured in the movie "A Case of You". Purdy played the lead role of Elliott and composed the score for the feature film.
Wash Away
Joe Purdy Lyrics
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"Cause they're gonna wash away
They're gonna wash away
And I have sins, Lord, but not today
'Cause they're gonna wash away
They're gonna wash away
'Cause they done; washed away
They done; washed away
And oh, I've been cryin'
And oh, I've been cryin'
And oh, no more cryin'
And oh, no more cryin' here
And we got lonely, Lord, but not today
'Cause we gonna wash away
We gonna wash away
And I got troubles, Lord, but not today
'Cause they're gonna wash away
This old heart is gonna take them away
At its core, "Wash Away" by Joe Purdy is a song about spiritual renewal, a message of hope and redemption that encourages listeners to look beyond their troubles and believe that a better day is coming. The repeated refrain "they're gonna wash away" is an affirmation of faith in higher power and the transformative power of love, forgiveness, and self-reflection. The song is driven by a simple yet effective arrangement featuring Purdy's soulful vocals, acoustic guitar, and a sparse backing melody that highlights the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with Purdy acknowledging his troubles but choosing to believe that they won't last forever. He sings, "I got troubles, Lord, but not today / 'Cause they're gonna wash away / They're gonna wash away." Here, he is acknowledging that he has problems, but he chooses to set them aside for the moment and instead focus on letting go of the negative emotions that have been holding him back. The same sentiment is echoed in subsequent verses that discuss sin, friendship, and loneliness, each time followed by the promise that these feelings will eventually be washed away, leaving him free to begin anew.
The climax of the song comes in the final verse when Purdy declares, "This old heart is gonna take them away," accompanied by a soaring vocal melody that drives the message home. It's a stirring moment that encapsulates the overall message of the song: no matter how bad things may seem, there is always the possibility for renewal and redemption.
Overall, "Wash Away" is a song that speaks to the part of us that wants to believe that no matter how bad things get, there is always the possibility for hope and renewal. Its simple yet poignant lyrics and stripped-down arrangement make it a powerful statement on the human capacity for resilience and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
I got troubles, Lord, but not today
Today I choose not to focus on the troubles I have in my life.
'Cause they're gonna wash away
I know that eventually, these troubles will fade and disappear.
And I have sins, Lord, but not today
I know I've done wrong in the past, but I'm not going to repeat those mistakes today.
'Cause they're gonna wash away
I believe that my past wrongdoings will eventually be forgiven and forgotten.
And I had friends, Lord, but not today
I've lost some of the friends I used to have, but I'm not dwelling on that today.
'Cause they done; washed away
Those friendships are in the past and no longer have power over me.
And oh, I've been cryin'
I've been feeling sad and emotional lately.
And oh, I've been cryin'
It's been tough to deal with, but I'm facing my emotions head-on.
And oh, no more cryin'
I'm ready to move on from this period of sadness.
And oh, no more cryin' here
I'm taking charge of my emotions and not letting them control me anymore.
And we got lonely, Lord, but not today
There have been times when I've felt lonely, but not today.
'Cause we gonna wash away
I believe that, like my troubles and sins, this feeling of loneliness will eventually disappear.
And I got troubles, Lord, but not today
Once again, I'm acknowledging that there are problems in my life, but I'm not letting them overwhelm me today.
'Cause they're gonna wash away
Everything that's bothering me will eventually fade and lose its power over me.
This old heart is gonna take them away
I have faith that eventually, my heart and mind will heal from all the troubles I'm facing.
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Written by: JOE PURDY
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@burakseher7712
LYRİCS
I got troubles, Lord, but not today
"Cause they're gonna wash away
They're gonna wash away
And I have sins, Lord, but not today
'Cause they're gonna wash away
They're gonna wash away
And I had friends, Lord, but not today
'Cause they done; washed away
They done; washed away
And oh, I've been cryin'
And oh, I've been cryin'
And oh, no more cryin'
And oh, no more cryin' here
And we got lonely, Lord, but not today
'Cause we gonna wash away
We gonna wash away
And I got troubles, Lord, but not today
'Cause they're gonna wash away
This old heart is gonna take them away
@jackdicarlo705
the perfect song to listen to after your plane to LA crashes
@maddiesarah16
OMG YES
@Nerazzurra85
yeeees!!! on the beach of a mysterious island...
@jackdicarlo705
+Nera Azzurra yep
@toxictruth1597
👌🏼 lost fan boys calm down
@fergq9529
Hehe, I'm watching Lost for the first time right now and I came here just beacuse it was played in the series.
@ForeverEnchanted16
This song makes me want to toss an apple to someone
@ptuffgong
Best comment.
@alexisherrmann6150
OMG SAME
@goanermd9563
r/meirl