Jordan Feliz - The River Lyrics
Lyrics
I know a place where we can go
To lay the troubles down eating your soul
I know a place where mercy flows
Take the stains make you whiter than snow
Like a tide, it is rising up deep inside a current that moves and makes you come alive
Living water that brings the dead to life
We're going down to the river
Down to the river, down to the river to pray
Let's get washed by the water
Washed by the water and rise up in amazing grace
Let's go down, down, down to the river (You will leave changed)
Let's go down, down, down to the river (Never the same)
I've seen it move in my own life
Took me from dusty roads into paradise
All of my dirt, all of my shame
Drowned in the streams that've made me born again
Like a tide, it is rising up deep inside a current that moves and makes you come alive
Living water that brings the dead to life
We're going down to the river
Down to the river, down to the river to pray
Let's get washed by the water
Washed by the water and rise up in amazing grace
Let's go down, down, down to the river (You will leave changed)
Let's go down, down, down to the river (Never the same)
Let's go down [x3]
We're going down to the river
Down to the river, down to the river to pray
Let's get washed by the water
Washed by the water and rise up in amazing grace
Let's go down, down, down to the river (You will leave changed)
Let's go down, down, down to the river (Never the same)
Gotta go, gotta go, gotta go down in amazing grace [x2]
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Jordan Feliz - The River (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Jordan Feliz’s "The River," released in 2015, offers a powerful anthem of redemption and renewal, drawing deeply from biblical imagery to convey a message of hope found in divine grace. The song paints a vivid picture of transformation, moving from a state of brokenness and searching to one of peace and belonging through an encounter with something profoundly life-giving, which the lyrics identify as "the river." This imagery immediately calls to mind the abundant, cleansing waters described throughout Scripture, most notably in Ezekiel 47, where a river flows from the temple, bringing life and healing to all it touches, even turning the desolate Dead Sea into a thriving ecosystem. Similarly, John 7:37-38 speaks of Jesus proclaiming, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them,” pointing to the spiritual revitalization offered by faith. Feliz’s exploration of being lost and finding a new path resonates with the narrative of the prodigal son in Luke 15, who, after squandering his inheritance and facing destitution, finds his way back to his father's loving embrace. The song’s message suggests that this transformative "river" washes away past mistakes and present anxieties, offering a fresh start and a deep sense of peace that surpasses worldly understanding, much like Philippians 4:7 assures us. The journey depicted in "The River" is one of surrendering control and embracing a higher power's unwavering love and strength, echoing the sentiment of Psalm 23 where the shepherd leads his flock to still waters, providing solace and guidance. It’s a compelling testament to the enduring power of faith to bring about profound change and to establish a lasting sense of purpose and belonging in the midst of life's challenges.