Wisdom
PORTER GREGORY Lyrics
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further now... as we roam.
future debts... fully paid.
wisdom.
mothers' milk. fathers' blood.
stood on shoulders... through the flood.
wisdom.
(repeat)
The song "Wisdom" by Porter Gregory is a song about the journey of life and the lessons learned along the way. The lyrics talk about traveling far from home and going even further as we explore and discover more about ourselves and the world around us. The line "future debts fully paid" speaks to the idea that by gaining wisdom and learning from our experiences, we are better able to prepare for the future and avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
The next verse refers to the idea that we are all products of those who came before us. The mention of "mothers' milk" and "fathers' blood" represent the idea that we are all shaped by our families and the generations that came before us. The line "stood on shoulders through the flood" speaks to the idea that our ancestors have paved the way for us and helped us to overcome the challenges that we face. The final line "what they gave was my gain" reminds us to be grateful for the knowledge and wisdom that previous generations have passed down to us.
Overall, "Wisdom" is a powerful and introspective song that emphasizes the importance of learning from our past and using that knowledge to navigate our future.
Line by Line Meaning
traveling... far from home.
We are journeying to places far away from our place of origin.
further now... as we roam.
As we travel, we move even farther from where we started.
future debts... fully paid.
We have taken care of any debts or responsibilities that may have arisen in the future.
wisdom.
The knowledge and experience gained from our travels and responsibilities.
mothers' milk. fathers' blood.
The nurturing and upbringing we receive from our parents and ancestors.
stood on shoulders... through the flood.
We are able to persevere through hardships because of the support and guidance we have received from those who came before us.
what they gave... was my gain.
The lessons and teachings passed down to us have been invaluable in our personal growth and development.
wisdom.
The culmination of all the knowledge and experience gained from our ancestors and our own journeys.
Contributed by Jasmine E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Germán Rosas-Ibargüen
There is always a tomorrow as there was a Marvin Gaye and Lou Rawls each had their own style Gregory Porter has his own and I am very happy to hear him sing because he brings a new chapter to our Jazz and yes indeed he has it. God Bless Music!!!!
americanbrother1
This song is AMAZING! This brotha has decided NOT to let the music industry dictate his creative genius. Thank you for being your own man Gregory Porter.
mark billings
Stunning, mesmerizing and can’t stop listening.
UnRestrictedPraize
This man's voice is mesmerizing! God has truly gifted him and I'm thankful that I can hear, delight and enjoy him, beautiful!
High Stakes Basketball
Mothers Milk, Fathers blood, Stood on on their shoulders through the flood, what they gave was my gain.... wisdom... My GOD... this is beautiful..
Quentin Hill
I've been looking for this type of sound for the longest!! Brings a type of feeling over me I can't quite describe. Wow
Angie Yancy
I'm buying everything he makes... this man can sing
C. Parker
Great sound!! Beautiful and powerful arrangement.
Love It, Love It.
Prudence Pruitt
I cannot wait to hear this live!! Yes, I need that Gregory Porter Experience in my life, IT'S THAT SERIOUS!
Jaybird Credle
BOLD UNCOMPROMISNG; rhapsody that stirs the soul through rich vibrato; cascading sax and baseline rhythms transposing the journey with the piano interlude to phases of ebb and flow like the beach waves rushing the shore from distance lands long ago.
Masterfully executed Mr. Gregory Porter...BRAVO!!