Redemption Song
Toots feat. The Maytals Lyrics
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You just keep on going.
I got to pray with all my heart,
While I sing redemption songs.
I got to pray with all my heart,
While I sing redemption songs.
Jeremiah saw it.
Joshua talk it, talk it, talk.
Moses preach it.
He said, it's just the word,
That God speakest from my mouth,
That hurts your heart.
It's just the word,
That God speakest from my mouth,
That hurts your heart.
I, I've been left waiting,
You just keep on going.
I got to pray with all my heart,
While I sing redemption songs.
I got to pray with all my heart,
While I sing redemption songs.
Jeremiah saw it, uh.
Mordecai saw it.
Joshua talk it, talk it, talk.
Moses preach it.
He said, it's just the word,
That God speakest from my mouth,
That hurts your heart.
It's just the word,
That God speakest from my mouth,
That hurts your heart.
In "Redemption Song," Toots and the Maytals sing about the power of prayer and redemption. The singer has been left waiting by someone who keeps moving forward without them. In response, they turn to prayer, using their voice and song to communicate with God. The song references several Biblical figures, including Jeremiah, Mordecai, Joshua, and Moses, who all spoke about the power of God's word.
The lyrics of the song suggest that God's word can be painful but also ultimately healing. The singer recognizes the power of prayer and song as a way to communicate with God and seek redemption. The repetition of the phrase "I got to pray with all my heart, while I sing redemption songs" emphasizes the importance of faith, hope, and redemption in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I've been left waiting,
I've been left stranded without any hope or aid for what seems like an indefinite period.
You just keep on going.
You continue to move forward and progress, while I am stuck in a rut and unable to make any headway.
I got to pray with all my heart,
I must pray with sincerity and conviction in my heart, to appeal to a higher power for guidance and support.
While I sing redemption songs.
As I sing songs of salvation and deliverance, I hope to overcome my struggles and find a way out of my present predicament.
Jeremiah saw it.
Jeremiah perceived a vision of what was to come, or what needed to be done to remedy a problem.
Mordecai saw it, oh yeah.
Mordecai had insight into a situation, which he recognized as serious and requiring immediate attention.
Joshua talk it, talk it, talk.
Joshua spoke tirelessly about a topic or issue, urging others to take action or make changes to bring improvement.
Moses preach it.
Moses delivered a message, typically from a divine source, that was intended to guide or instruct others.
He said, it's just the word,
He expressed that the message being conveyed was merely the spoken word, without any additional power or influence that can physically harm others.
That God speakest from my mouth,
The words he spoke were believed to originate from a divine source, and were thus considered more meaningful and important.
That hurts your heart.
The message being conveyed might be harsh or difficult to accept for some, and could result in emotional pain or discomfort.
Writer(s): FREDERICK HIBBERT
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.