Revival
LIVING ROOM - Gregory Porter Lyrics


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I try to run
And I grow weary
I try to walk
And I grow faint
Oh, I long to soar
On the wings like an eagle
But I look down
And I'm afraid
I'm afraid

But you lift me higher
Out of the fire
Out of the flames
I lost the feeling
But you give me meaning again

I'm singing revival (revival)
Revival song (revival)
I'm singing revival (revival)
Revival song (revival)

I try to find you
Lost my way
Walk in the darkness
In search of day
I followed your footsteps
To the gates of the city
I saw your face, oh
I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid

You lift me higher
Out of the fire
Out of the flames
I lost a feeling
But you give me meaning again, ohh

You lifted me higher
Out of the fire
Out of the flame
I lost a feeling
But you give me meaning again
(Revival)

Singing revival (revival)
Revival song (revival)
I'm singing revival (revival)
Revival song (revival)

Oh you give me meaning
You give me meaning

(Revival)
Oh revival
(Revival)

The direction (revival)
Oh my revival (revival)
Oh whoa (revival)
Ohh, whoa oh (revival)





Oh my revival

Overall Meaning

The song "Revival" by Gregory Porter is a soulful, uplifting ballad that speaks of the desire to find hope and meaning in life. The lyrics of the song are a metaphor for the struggle one faces in life, where regardless of how hard they try to fly, they are constantly grounded by fear and self-doubt. The opening lyrics "I try to run, and I grow weary, I try to walk, and I grow faint" depict the struggle of trying to progress in life but failing to do so due to exhaustion and a loss of motivation. The following sentence "Oh, I long to soar on the wings like an eagle but I look down, and I'm afraid" speaks of the fear of taking a leap of faith and failing.


However, the chorus of the song delivers a message of hope that reflects a sense of revival. The repeating line "I'm singing revival, revival song" uplifts the mood and the singer's ability to feel alive again. This revival comes with a feeling of being elevated, lifted up from the darkness, and finding the meaning of existence once again. The entire song carries a sense of gratitude that is directed towards the person who helped in the revival process, lifting the singer out of the metaphorical fire and flames.


Overall, the song is a reminder of the struggles that come in life, yet at the same time gives comfort through the idea that we are not alone in these difficult times. There is always hope for revival.


Line by Line Meaning

I try to run
I attempt to escape my problems and pain.


And I grow weary
But this tires me out.


I try to walk
I attempt to move forward in life.


And I grow faint
But this makes me lose motivation and energy.


Oh, I long to soar
I have a deep desire to rise above my troubles.


On the wings like an eagle
To have the freedom and strength of an eagle.


But I look down
But I become afraid when I consider the risks.


And I'm afraid
And this fear holds me back.


But you lift me higher
You provide me with the strength to overcome my fear and rise above my problems.


Out of the fire
You rescue me from a burning sense of hopelessness.


Out of the flames
You pull me out of a destructive cycle.


I lost the feeling
I lost my sense of purpose.


But you give me meaning again
But you help me rediscover my purpose and give me hope.


I'm singing revival
I am singing of a renewal of spirit.


Revival song
A song that speaks to the hope of revival.


I try to find you
I seek your help.


Lost my way
I have lost my direction.


Walk in the darkness
I am surrounded by confusion and uncertainty.


In search of day
I am looking for light and clarity.


I followed your footsteps
You have provided me with guidance.


To the gates of the city
To the entrance of something greater.


I saw your face, oh
I have found you, and I am comforted.


I'm not afraid
I have been given strength and confidence.


You give me meaning again, ohh
You continue to give me a sense of purpose and hope in the face of adversity.


Oh you give me meaning
You are the source of my purpose and motivation.


Oh my revival
The sense of renewal you provide me with.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Bucks Music Group
Written by: Gregory Porter, Oliver Rockberger, Troy James Miller

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T Prn

I try to run
And I grow weary
I try to walk
And I grow faint
Oh, I long to soar
On the wings like an eagle
But I look down
And I'm afraid
I'm afraid
But you lift me higher
Out of the fire
Out of the flames
I lost the feeling
But you give me meaning again
I'm singing revival (revival)
Revival song (revival)
I'm singing revival (revival)
Revival song (revival)
I try to find you
Lost my way
Walk in the darkness
In search of day
I followed your footsteps
To the gates of the city
I saw your face, oh
I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid
You lift me higher
Out of the fire
Out of the flames
I lost a feeling
But you give me meaning again, ohh
You lifted me higher
Out of the fire
Out of the flame
I lost a feeling
But you give me meaning again
(Revival)
Singing revival (revival)
Revival song (revival)
I'm singing revival (revival)
Revival song (revival)
Oh you give me meaning
You give me meaning
Oh revival
(Revival)
The direction (revival)
Oh my revival (revival)
Oh whoa (revival)
Ohh, whoa oh (revival)
Oh my revival



Aerint

@M. N
J'essaie de courir et je me sens las
J'essaye de marcher, et je m'évanouis
Oh, je voudrais déployer mes ailes tel un aigle
Mais je regarde en bas et j'ai peur
J'ai peur
Mais tu me fais remonter
Loin du feu, hors des flammes
J'ai perdu mes sens
Mais tu m'en as redonné un

Je chante mon retour (Retour), le chant du retour (Retour)
Je chante mon retour (Retour), le chant du retour (Retour)

Je me suis perdu en essayant de te retrouver
Avancer dans l'ombre, à la recherche de la lumière
J'ai suivi ta piste jusqu'aux portes de la ville
J'ai vu ton visage, oh je n'ai pas peur
Je n'ai pas peur
Mais tu me fais remonter
Loin du feu, hors des flammes
J'ai perdu mes sens
Mais tu m'en as redonné un

Mais tu me fais remonter
Loin du feu, hors des flammes
J'ai perdu mes sens
Mais tu m'en as redonné un
(Le retour)

Je chante mon retour (Retour), le chant du retour (Retour)
Je chante mon retour (Retour), le chant du retour (Retour)
(Le retour)
Oh le retour
(Le retour)
La direction
(Le retour)
Oh mon retour
(Le retour)
(Le retour)
(Le retour)
Oh mon retour



All comments from YouTube:

Gregory Porter

Thank you guys for all the love for this song and video 🙏🏿 Your support means the world. My new album "All Rise" is out on 4/17... make sure you pre-order it: https://gregoryporter.lnk.to/AllRise

la-difference bredene Bissenbergen maurice

great music bro

Guy Jennings

Everyone check out take me to the alley amazing!!!

francis brossard

Thank you to you Gregory I'm great French fan Soul music is the music of the soul and humanity is in great need of it right now

daryll jonas

Mr Porter thanks for the music i would love to interview you on our local radio station in South Africa

Mario Lisa

This song is a masterpiece

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SA Rice

This video is just so perfect and sublime. The symbolism, the references and meanings. And the utterly brilliant song. Best heard and seen in a long time

T Prn

I try to run
And I grow weary
I try to walk
And I grow faint
Oh, I long to soar
On the wings like an eagle
But I look down
And I'm afraid
I'm afraid
But you lift me higher
Out of the fire
Out of the flames
I lost the feeling
But you give me meaning again
I'm singing revival (revival)
Revival song (revival)
I'm singing revival (revival)
Revival song (revival)
I try to find you
Lost my way
Walk in the darkness
In search of day
I followed your footsteps
To the gates of the city
I saw your face, oh
I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid
You lift me higher
Out of the fire
Out of the flames
I lost a feeling
But you give me meaning again, ohh
You lifted me higher
Out of the fire
Out of the flame
I lost a feeling
But you give me meaning again
(Revival)
Singing revival (revival)
Revival song (revival)
I'm singing revival (revival)
Revival song (revival)
Oh you give me meaning
You give me meaning
Oh revival
(Revival)
The direction (revival)
Oh my revival (revival)
Oh whoa (revival)
Ohh, whoa oh (revival)
Oh my revival

Luke

This is music
This is amazing music
This guy making me feel things deep inside

Alain Taillefer

Grégory Porter est un géant. Le clip est sublime et le danseur hallucinant. Une pure merveille !!!

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