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The River
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Produced, Arranged, and Performed by Eric Gwin. All sounds Vocally or Anatomically Produced.
modern rock contemporary a capella acappella
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Melodic Rock-Inspired A Cappella... Original Music by Multi-Vocalist/ Songwriter Eric Gwin
Eric Gwin is a Vocal Musician who has been writing, recording, and performing A Cappella music for over 30 years. Often referred to by his listeners as a "Progressive Multi-Vocalist", Eric combines multiple layers of harmony and unique human percussion sounds with dazzling studio effects, creating modern rock music with a positive message. Eric is a firm believer in the idea that we're all here for a purpose. He believes that his purpose is to use music to bring people together, all the while pushing the "sonic envelope" as far as he can by creating music that is truly original, innovative, and unlike any you've ever heard.
Song Info
Genre
Rock • Rock Unplugged
Charts
Peak #386
Peak in subgenre #33
Author
Words and Music by Eric Gwin.
Rights
Copyright (C) 2001 Clockwork Music BMI.
Uploaded
October 23, 2004
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MP3 4.7 MB • 128 kbps • 5:08
Story behind the song
Originally written for "Q", this song is the result of an intense study of Salvation. I've always been fascinated by the ways that people come up with to share their faith. Some people use common ground, like shared interests, while others choose a more direct approach. With this song, I chose to share my faith using music and a pretty straight forward testimony. As you can tell, I was listening to a lot of Progressive Rock Music when I wrote this one.
Lyrics
I was living my life completely in line With the ways of the world. What I thought was a good time Was tearing me apart, both my heart and soul, And I knew something was missing. I had searched high and low, But I couldn't find the answers To the questions in my mind. I knew I needed someone To bring me through this time. My soul, it needed cleansing, But I didn't know where to turn. Right then the Lord reached out to me And then I said... Chorus: Take me to the river. Wash away my sins and cleanse my soul. Take me to the river. Lord, make me whole. I started living my life completely in line With the ways of the Lord. I was learning that I could be An influence to those all around, And they saw something was missing. They came to me for help, So I showed them where to turn. Right then the Lord reached out to them And then they said... Chorus Pull me under. Rescue me and bury me. Bridge: Lord, wash away my foolish pride And all the sin I try to hide. Destroy deceit and all the lies, The things that tear me up inside. Rescue me and bury me In the grave that sets me free. The blood that brings eternity Will take my life away from me. Take the life that I once knew Replace it with a life that's new. Show me what I am to do Fill me up with you. With your presence, cover me. I want others to see Just how great you can be. Chorus 2x Pull me under. Rescue me and bury me. Copyright (C) 2001 Clockwork Music BMI
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