Lizz Wright is a U.S. jazz singer and composer.

In 2000 Wright joine… Read Full Bio ↴Lizz Wright is a U.S. jazz singer and composer.

In 2000 Wright joined the Atlanta-based vocal quartet In the Spirit, which soon achieved critical acclaim; in 2002 she signed a recording contract with Verve Records. Her first album, Salt, was released in 2003 (reaching number two on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz chart in 2004), followed by Dreaming Wide Awake in June 2005 (reaching number one on the Top Contemporary Jazz chart in 2005 and 2006).

Fellowship
Lizz Wright Lyrics

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Would you walk a righteous path
Without the promise of heaven
Paradise, streets paved in gold?

Would you slay your sister
Your brother, man
For another man's greed?

'Cause if you believe
That your God is better than another man
How we gonna end
All your suffering?

'Cause if you believe
That your God is better than another woman
How we gonna end
All your suffering and strife?

You believe
Great God's gonna come from the sky
Take away everything
And make everybody feel high

But if you know what life is worth
You'll look for your's here on earth
It's at hand

If you believe
That your god is better than another man
How you gonna end
All this suffering?

If you believe
That your God is better than another woman
How we gonna end
All this suffering and strife?

Say, if you believe, if you believe
If you believe, oh, if you believe
If you believe, if you believe
If you believe, oh, if you believe

May I find
Forgiveness and love
(I believe)
Forgiveness and love
(Let faith guide you)

Forgiveness and love
('Cause I believe that)
Forgiveness and love
(Let light guide you)

Forgiveness and love
(I believe)
Forgiveness and love
(Oh, I believe)

Forgiveness and love
Forgiveness and love

Overall Meaning

In Lizz Wright's song "Fellowship," she challenges the listener's beliefs and asks them to evaluate whether they are following a righteous path for the sake of heaven and paradise or if they are truly living a life of integrity and compassion. The lyrics ask if the listener would turn against loved ones for the sake of greed, and if one believes that their God is better than another person's, how can the suffering and strife of the world be put to an end. Wright suggests that instead of waiting for a great God to come from the sky and take away all pain and suffering, one should seek forgiveness, love, and light on earth. She speaks of the importance of finding true fellowship with others who share the same values and beliefs, and finding forgiveness and love within oneself.

At its core, "Fellowship" is about the fundamental human value of treating others with kindness and respect, despite personal differences or religious beliefs. Wright's plea for forgiveness and love is a message that applies to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. The importance of finding true fellowship and creating unity among people is an enduring message that can be applied universally.

Line by Line Meaning

Would you walk a righteous path Without the promise of heaven Paradise, streets paved in gold?
Would you live a moral life without the incentive of eternal paradise and material wealth?

Would you slay your sister Your brother, man For another man's greed?
Would you harm your fellow human beings for the benefit of someone else's gain?

'Cause if you believe That your God is better than another man How we gonna end All your suffering?
If you have a superiority complex about your faith, how can we hope to solve the problems of suffering that affect everyone?

'Cause if you believe That your God is better than another woman How we gonna end All your suffering and strife?
If you have a sense of superiority about your religion over someone else's, how can we expect to end the suffering and conflict that arises from such beliefs?

You believe Great God's gonna come from the sky Take away everything And make everybody feel high
Do you believe that a divine being will magically appear and solve all your problems by creating a utopia?

But if you know what life is worth You'll look for your's here on earth It's at hand
If you understand the value of life, you will seek fulfillment in the present rather than seeking an afterlife or heaven.

If you believe That your god is better than another man How you gonna end All this suffering?
If you believe in the superiority of your religion over another, how can we put an end to the suffering that results from such mindsets?

If you believe That your God is better than another woman How we gonna end All this suffering and strife?
If you consider your faith to be superior to someone else's, how can we expect to eliminate the issues of suffering and conflict that arise from these differences?

May I find Forgiveness and love (I believe) Forgiveness and love (Let faith guide you)
May I discover forgiveness and love and let my faith be my guide.

Forgiveness and love ('Cause I believe that) Forgiveness and love (Let light guide you)
Let compassion and love guide you towards enlightenment and understanding.

Forgiveness and love (I believe) Forgiveness and love (Oh, I believe)
I believe in the transformative power of forgiveness and love.

Forgiveness and love Forgiveness and love
The resolution to all our problems lies in the power of forgiveness and love.

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