1) Roanoke was… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Roanoke was an American band formed in Rockford, Illinois;
2) Roanoke was an American bluegrass band from California active in the 1990s;
3) Roanoke was an American bluegrass band from Texas active in the 1970s;
4) Roanoke was an American three-piece sludge-doom act formed in Portland, Oregon in 2005;
5) Roanoke was an American quintet from Kansas City, Kansas;
6) Roanoke was an American alt-country rock band consisting of Josh Crawford, Joel Bond, Tim Buskey and drummer R.J.;
7) Roanoke is an American indie-rock band fronted by Taylor Dupuis (vocals/acoustic/songwriter) and Joey Beesley (vocals/electric guitar/songwriter).
1) Roanoke was an American four-piece band formed in Rockford, Illinois, that merged screamo, post-hardcore, post-rock ambience and emotional yells while experimenting with odd notes and chords.
2) Roanoke was an American bluegrass band from California active in the 1990s. The band released "Thoughts of Home" in 1996.
3) Roanoke was an American bluegrass band from Texas active in the 1970s. The band released a self-titled album in 1977.
4) Roanoke was an American three-piece sludge-doom act formed in Portland, Oregon in 2005 by Todd Janeczek (guitar and vocals), James Kosharek (bass), and Larry Pike (drums). They generally played slow, noisy and downtuned sludge-doom in the vein of Buried at Sea, though some tracks show a quicker style in the vein of Corrupted.
5) Roanoke was an American quintet from Kansas City, Kansas, that melded alt-rock with elements of hardcore, metal, and prog-rock. After selling out of its initial run of Distaste, the band's debut full-length, in May of 2006, the band released a new six-song EP in June of 2007. Produced by Aaron Crawford (Flee The Seen, Hang Glider Empire).
6) Roanoke was an American alt-country rock band consisting of Josh Crawford, Joel Bond, Tim Buskey and drummer R.J. .
7) Roanoke is an American indie-rock band fronted by Taylor Dupuis (vocals/acoustic/songwriter) and Joey Beesley (vocals/electric guitar/songwriter), with Richard Bennett on bass, and B.L. Reed on electric guitar. The band released the digital EP "Wolf Motel".
Jordan
Roanoke Lyrics
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Cleanse my soul within.
I have seen the sinners.
I have watched them sin.
Carry me through valleys.
Lay me down and sing.
I beg for salvation.
Jordan, won't you save me?
I'm barely holding on.
Jordan, can't you hear me?
Take my faith and bring me home.
I've been to the river.
Watch those sinners pray.
I have been forgiven,
And still I lost my way.
Jordan, won't you save me?
I'm barely holding on.
Jordan, can't you hear me?
Take my faith and bring me home.
Take my faith and bring me home.
Bring me home, ohhh oh-a-ohh, whoah-whoa-whoa
Bring me home, ohhh oh-a-ohh, whoah-whoa-whoa
Jordan, won't you save me?
I'm barely holding on.
Jordan, can't you hear me?
Take my faith and bring me home.
Take my faith and bring me home.
Take my faith and bring me home.
The meaning behind Roanoke's song "Jordan" is one of redemption and salvation. The lyrics evoke a sense of desperation and longing for forgiveness. The singer is asking to be taken to the river to cleanse their soul of past sins. The imagery of valleys and singing creates a powerful image of redemption through the power of music and nature.
In the second verse, the singer expresses their gratitude for being forgiven in the past, but admits that they still feel lost in their journey towards redemption. The repetition of the line "Jordan, won't you save me?" and "Take my faith and bring me home" emphasizes the singer's feeling of desperation and need for salvation.
Overall, the song "Jordan" speaks to the universal human experience of struggling with sin and the desire for redemption. It is a powerful and emotive song that speaks to the deeper longings of the human soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me to the river.
Please lead me to the place where I can wash away my wrongdoings.
Cleanse my soul within.
Help me find inner peace by purifying my soul.
I have seen the sinners.
I have seen people who have done wrong in the world.
I have watched them sin.
I have seen those people continue doing wrong things.
Carry me through valleys.
Please guide me through the difficult times.
Lay me down and sing.
Provide comfort when I need it the most.
I beg for salvation.
I humbly ask for the deliverance from my sins.
Repent and I shall seek.
I will apologize and make amends for my wrongdoing.
Jordan, won't you save me?
Oh, Holy Jordan, please rescue me from despair.
I'm barely holding on.
I am struggling greatly to cope with my situation.
Jordan, can't you hear me?
Oh, Jordan, please listen to my plea for help.
Take my faith and bring me home.
Please take hold of my faith and lead me to a better place.
I've been to the river.
I have already been to the river where I asked for redemption.
Watch those sinners pray.
I have observed those who have done wrongs, but have also tried to repent.
I have been forgiven,
I have already been granted forgiveness for my sins.
And still I lost my way.
Despite the forgiveness, I still seem to have lost my path in life.
Bring me home, ohhh oh-a-ohh, whoah-whoa-whoa
Guide me to safety, with a sorrowful tone.
Jordan, won't you save me?
Oh, Holy Jordan, please rescue me from despair.
Take my faith and bring me home.
Please take hold of my faith and lead me to a better place.
Take my faith and bring me home.
Please take hold of my faith and lead me to a better place.
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lisamarieconklin8008
This brought tears to my eyes when I saw them perform. Absolutely beautiful and moving song! Wishing much success!
@KevinAgastya
Great track!, grettings from Bali, Indonesia 👍👍
@RoanokeMusic
Thank you friend!
@BearODice
Great song, and as someone who backed your album I've listened to this one over and over again. It definitely holds up over repeated listenings. Great harmonies, great arrangement, destined to be a long time favorite of mine.
@RoanokeMusic
Thank you so much! and thank you for your support. Hope all is well
@dennism38
Great Song...Awesome Harmony..... and the Preacher, what can I say, What a Dude!! :-)
@marthacain1468
River of Jordan, muddy & cold~chills my body, but not my soul
@RoanokeMusic
Love this!
@jimikrackedkorn1221
Wow ... Cool vibes - I was born in Roanoke & my wife is from Amman , Jordan ! You covered it all ... & mighty sweet too !
@DAnne-907
Another beautiful song .. .heard it on the soundtrack for "Lost Heart" love it!! <3