Washed
Finding Redemption: Surrendering to the Cleansing River
Lyrics
Oh Lord you know, I've been going to the river
Expressing a spiritual journey or seeking solace and purification by going to a symbolic river, seeking relief from burdens.
'Cause I've been wearing sorrows like stains
Feeling weighed down by troubles or past regrets, comparing them to persistent stains that are difficult to remove.
Jesus please, I can't do this in my own strength
Pleading for divine assistance, acknowledging personal limitations in handling difficulties independently.
I need you to wash me again
Seeking a cleansing or renewal, asking for a spiritual purification or fresh start.
Oh Lord you know, I've been going to the river
Reiteration of the spiritual journey to find relief from burdens through the symbolic act of going to the river.
'Cause I've been wearing sorrows like stains
Reiterating the feeling of being burdened by sorrows that seem persistent like stains.
Jesus please, I can't do this in my own strength
Reiterating the plea for divine assistance due to personal inability to overcome challenges alone.
I need you to wash me again
Reiterating the need for a spiritual cleansing or renewal.
And in this sweet, sweet surrender
Describing a sense of surrender leading to a profound sense of liberation or freedom.
I am finding a freedom so free
Experiencing a newfound freedom through surrendering to a higher power.
Oh Lord you know, I am going to the river
Continuing the spiritual journey toward the river as a symbol of seeking divine intervention.
So Lord come and baptize me
Inviting or requesting a spiritual baptism, symbolizing a deeper connection with divinity.
Oh Lord You know, I've been stumbling in the darkness
Expressing a struggle or feeling lost in a challenging or unclear situation.
The darkness got its grips over me
Feeling overwhelmed or controlled by darkness or negative influences.
But Lord you're down there, waiting by the river
Recognizing the presence of divine assistance (God) waiting for redemption and transformation.
And blind men are starting to see
Indicating a metaphorical awakening or enlightenment among those previously unable to perceive.
And in this sweet, sweet surrender
Reiterating the sense of liberation and profound freedom through surrender to a higher power.
I am finding a freedom so free
Continuing the experience of newfound freedom through surrendering to divinity.
Oh Lord you know, I am going to the river
Continuing the journey towards spiritual renewal by going to the river.
So Lord come and baptize me
Reiterating the request for a spiritual baptism, seeking a deeper connection with divinity.
Lord we long for the day when the river
Expressing a desire for a future time or a hopeful vision where spiritual abundance flows freely and visibly.
The river's running right through the street
Describing an ideal state where the divine presence is visibly and tangibly evident in daily life.
Of your city, the city of Zion
Referring to a utopian or spiritually enriched city symbolizing a place of divine connection and abundance.
And of that river we'll drink
Anticipating the nourishment and spiritual fulfillment from the envisioned river.
Jesus of that river we'll drink
Reiterating the anticipation of spiritual nourishment and fulfillment from the envisioned river, specifically linked to Jesus.
Jesus of that river we'll drink
Repeating the anticipation of spiritual nourishment and fulfillment from the envisioned river, specifically tied to Jesus.
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