The lineup consists of Zac Brown (lead vocals, guitar), Jimmy De Martini (fiddle, vocals), John Driskell Hopkins (bass guitar, guitar, baritone guitar, banjo, ukulele, upright bass, vocals), Coy Bowles (guitar, keyboards), Chris Fryar (drums), Clay Cook (guitar, keyboards, mandolin, steel guitar, vocals), Matt Mangano (bass guitar), and Daniel de los Reyes (percussion).
Remedy
Zac Brown Band Lyrics
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That makes my heart sing
Been looking for a melody
That makes the church bells ring
Not looking for the fame
Or the fortune it might bring
In love, in music, in life
Buddha taught it too
Gandhi said eye for an eye
Makes the whole world go blind
With a little understanding
We can break these chains
That we've been handed
I've got the medication
Love is the remedy
Pray to be stronger and wiser
Know you get what you give
Love one another
Amen (amen), amen
I've been thinking about the mark
That I'll be leaving
Been looking for a truth
I can believe in
I got everything I need
Let this heart be my guide
In love, in music, in life
I'm not saying I'm a wise man
Heaven knows there's much that I'm still finding
Making my way down this winding road
Holding on to what I love
Yeah, and leaving the rest behind
For love, for music, for life
Pray to be stronger and wiser
Know you get what you give
Love one another
(Love is the remedy)
We're all in this world together
Life's a gift that we have to treasure
Happiness, now that is the measure
Love is the remedy
(Love is the remedy)
Everyone can be forgiven
One love and one religion
Open up your heart and listen
Love is the remedy
Pray to be stronger and wiser
And know you get what you give
God is love one another
Amen (amen), amen, amen (amen)
In this song, Zac Brown Band talks about the search for a sound that will make their heart sing and a melody that will make the church bells ring. They are not looking for fame or fortune, they just want to spread love and happiness through their music. The band members are aware of the teachings of different religions, as depicted by the references to Jesus, Buddha, and Gandhi. They believe that if we can understand each other with a little bit of empathy, we can break the chains that have held us back. Zac Brown Band proposes that love is the remedy for all of the world's problems. Through love, we can be stronger, wiser, and live a fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been looking for a sound
I've been searching for something that resonates with my heart
That makes my heart sing
That evokes emotions of joy and happiness
Been looking for a melody
I've been seeking a tune that captivates me
That makes the church bells ring
That stirs up feelings of spirituality and faith
Not looking for the fame
I don't desire popularity or recognition
Or the fortune it might bring
I'm not after wealth or riches
In love, in music, in life
I seek fulfillment through these three things
Jesus preached the golden rule
Jesus taught us to treat others as we would like to be treated
Buddha taught it too
Buddha also advocated for the same principle
Gandhi said eye for an eye
Gandhi believed in nonviolence and opposed retaliatory measures
Makes the whole world go blind
This attitude leads to a never-ending cycle of violence and destruction
With a little understanding
By gaining empathy and insight into others' perspectives
We can break these chains
We can overcome the societal barriers that hold us back
That we've been handed
That are imposed upon us by our environment and upbringing
I've got the medication
I have found a remedy for these problems
Love is the remedy
The key to overcoming societal barriers lies in loving and understanding others
Pray to be stronger and wiser
Ask for the capacity to overcome life's challenges and gain insight into the world
Know you get what you give
Your actions and intentions determine what you receive in life
Love one another
Treat others with love and empathy
Amen (amen), amen
So be it
I've been thinking about the mark
I've been contemplating my legacy
That I'll be leaving
The impact I'll have on the world around me
Been looking for a truth
I've been searching for a core belief that guides me
I can believe in
That resonates with me and feels genuine
I got everything I need
I'm content with what I have
Let this heart be my guide
I'll follow my intuition and emotions
I'm not saying I'm a wise man
I don't claim to be an expert
Heaven knows there's much that I'm still finding
There's always more to learn and discover
Making my way down this winding road
Navigating through the ups and downs of life
Holding on to what I love
Clutching onto the things that truly matter to me
Yeah, and leaving the rest behind
Letting go of things that don't serve me
For love, for music, for life
Pursuing what I truly love
We're all in this world together
We all share this same planet
Life's a gift that we have to treasure
We should cherish the time we have on earth
Happiness, now that is the measure
What truly matters is finding joy and fulfillment in life
(Love is the remedy)
(Loving others is the solution to our problems)
Everyone can be forgiven
No matter what someone has done, they can always be redeemed
One love and one religion
Everyone should be united by love and compassion
Open up your heart and listen
Be receptive to the opinions and feelings of others
God is love one another
God's message is about loving others like yourself
Amen (amen), amen, amen (amen)
So be it
Lyrics © MOON HAW MUSIC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: KEVIN R. MOORE, NIKO MOON, WYATT DURRETTE, ZAC BROWN
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Les Sampou
love it. Musicians are bringing new light to that last few years with great songs like this. My partner and I hope to add something inspiring to the world by writing "train called hope. " Met a friend of yours yesterday and she turned me on to this. Kathleen from RI:)! Rock on Zac!
Darrel Dorigatti
Amen (start the train of one word comments here please)
Josh Jackson
nice
Fuzzy_Bear
Truth