Leon Bridges Shares the Story Behind His Song "River" - How I Wrote That Song | Music | GQ
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- From a bar in Texas to GQ Magazine, Leon Bridges talks about his journey and the story behind his song "River" while singing a few verses.
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Leon Bridges Shares the Story Behind His Song "River" - How I Wrote That Song | Music | GQ
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Dude walked straight out of the 60's
Michael Graham yeah and it’s awesome
omm lol
His song sounds like we have been hearing it our whole lives, loving it !
Thank GOD. What an amazing talent
@@benneen9738 facts
"I'm not perfect but the lord doesnt care" 🙏
That's right
@Chris Anderson There's different ways to interpret things, unfortunately yours is filled with hate
@Chris Anderson I feel what he’s trying to say is he knows that we are imperfect but the Lord still loves us
@Chris Anderson
I think what you mean is that he doesn't care if were are not perfect and that He will accept us just the way you are and make us perfect with his son's blood.
This is such a painful song. THIS song is ALL OF US. Thank you Leon.
Such a well dressed man
You should dress your sentence with a period and it will be good too!
He always is, every time I see him.
He is part of the Vintage clothes afficionados, like myself and many of my friends.
Yes, and well spoken too. oh, and with a tight haircut.
GQ duh
Love this song man. Hope you think of more gospel singing. The Lord really blessed you with your voice.
Desire Uys amen
Leon prayed for this, worked for this, God answered his prayers and Leon has a calling. He will always be humble and honor God. This is an artist who will not let fame go to his head, he may accept the Grammy, but he will never bow down to anyone other that the Lord, giving God all the credit and glory! Keep shining brother!!
I've felt like I've been going through a pretty dark time, and this song helps me to remember that I don't have to be perfect for god and that he'll right your wrongdoings. This song for me is like the voice saying don't give up.
that's the best song of the year.
Gustavo Andrade Silva agreed
Decade!
He's so amazing.
Love the old school vibe and look. So excited about this man’s amazing journey and his depth of talent
I went to hs with him at Crowley high school im still shocked and amazed
When I first heard this song I thought "I want to get married to this" now hearing the meaning behind it makes it even more beautiful.
Gives me chills every time I hear this song... So much respect for this Handsome young man, reminds me of my son finding his spiritual path in life.
Beautiful man, inside and out.
Please don't ever get discouraged you are a beautiful singer and songwriter. You write about what everyone goes through. We struggle. We all go things, right, wrong, positive or negative for reasons we don't always know. But all of our experiences make us who we are or what we are going to be in life. God bless The River.
I wish there were more like him.
I adore him!!!! God is good! Your spirit is great!
So beautiful. Got chills when he talked about the Lord in the end.
Classy and awesome!
This amazing man is the real deal. I've been waiting years for an authentic soul voice like this for years. He's the best singer on Earth right now.
I'm going to learn this song and sing it to my baby... I'm due December 21st 2017
I’ve loved this song for a while now. Me and my mom heard it in the car before and it’s stuck with me ever since. It’s so calming and beautiful. After watching this and hearing Leon break down it’s meaning, I’ve fallen even further in love with it. So simple yet so packed of meaning. Amen and bless all!
My heart flutters for this man.
Leon is a breath of fresh air and a class act. I pray he stays true to himself and remains down to earth.
Saw him 4 years ago in a tiny venue in Melbourne Australia and blew my mind. The most unbelievable combination of new music and Sam Cooke/Otis. What a gift!!
Your voice and soul…what a gift!
So soulful. This man's music is so refreshing
Nothing like hearing an old soul..well done man!
Makes me love and appreciate the song that much more... Love this guy.
Leon, I get the chills every time I hear you sing this song. Just beautiful. Watched the segment on CBS Sunday Morning. Fabulous. The best to you in life and your career. (Sonoma, California)
I’m not a religious person, but he makes me want to be. Beautiful message, beautiful soul bro!
It’s all about relationship. Genuine question, it’s been a year since this comment, do you have a relationship with the Lord now? Hope you’re going well :)
Love your music Leon...you remind me so much of the great Sam Cooke
discovered this song only this year, thanks to Spotify. this song is too deep to just let pass. the music speaks. 👍
This speaks right to my soul even before I watched this. I relate so much and especially to the context he means it...
Such. Gifted man please never stop your music brings me to a beautiful place 💛💚❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽
Always feel chills when hearing this song, I will be feeling more after knowing the story.
Wow...thank-you, thank-you, thank-you...such a breath of fresh air and what a soft touch on those strings at the end!
I interpreted it as being more about forgiving yourself, but I’m glad to see I wasn’t too far off.
God Bless our beautiful Fort Worth,Texas! We love you tremendously Leon!
One of the most beautiful songs ever.
Thanks GQ and Emma Watson for letting me know about this guy :D. Bin fan since you guys did the Hat shoot with him last year.
Can Leon Bridges get any better? He’s the whole package- talented, humble and oh so so sweet👍🏻💕♥️💖
Such a powerful song speaks to my heart, currently as I’ve had some deep sadness on my heart....💔💫
I've never been a religious person, but this song is so beautiful. I almost get emotional when I listen to it.
Hey Some Dude I hope you’re going well ❤️ I was wondering what you mean by that? What do you believe in if I may ask? 😃
That’s the Holy Spirit coming through ❤️
I absolutely love this. It makes me very to have seen this interview and find out what he was thinking when he wrote. Fantastic song and singer!
This song just got 10x better
I just really love him, like so much.
I dearly love this song.. thank you.
Awesome song. Lyrically hits the nail on the head.
You are an amazing person and you speak the truth. This song talks to my soul.
we love that song thank you for recording it,
So much respect for this man
I love this song, it means alot, great song, great voice
Love his music so much 💕 thank you for sharing
Classy and so handsome! Adore your music Leon! Beautiful man ❤️
This smooth dude came to us right out of the sixties. Love his music, i need to get to the Jordan and ask for HIS forgiveness everyday
One of the smoothest voices in all of music❤
A beautiful meaning behind a beautiful song.
love him soo much
Leon is a good peep, So grateful to see him at Bonnaroo 2016.
Great song with a great vibe. Bravo young man!
Very inspiring young man.
he is amazing😍😍
Jim vanderzee brought me here.
Never heard the song Until I heard Jim do it. As I'm listening to Jim's version it hits me upside the head that the song is about The Need to be baptized. I had to find out more about the song. Young man I wish you all the best in this world.
i love this man
So much talent ,Love to see it used for Gods glory
One of the best
The voice of an angel.
Can we all band together and make this man as big of an artist as he is. My God. He is a treasure. 🥰
Such a beautiful soul 💕
So Smooth......Well Dressed and just Everything Gentleman! We here LOVE this Brilliant Awsome Musician Beautiful(inside&Outside) Phenomenal Young Man( SO MUCH, we are Speechless! Yes, "Take Me To The River" just hits the Heart with tears! So Glad Your Dream of Music Came True!!! May God Bless You Forever & Ever!!!💝💝!
He definitely getting a biopic in the future
I'm going through a deep depression, I play this song it's given me solace and a good cry, praying to the lord for forgiveness and fortitude so I can be close to him.
Greatest song ever ❤
This dude is dope
awesome story! amazing song & artist!
The BEST! The ONE! 🌟🎤🤗😍
This Dude put his soul on it.
God Bless You and your immense Talent
Who in the world would give this video a thumbs down? This is how one knows- there is true ugliness in this world.
Beautiful young man- inside and out.
love this
Love this song
More Leon please ❤️him
Amazing
What a badass. Nothing beats honesty.
Leon Bridges makes DANK music
Had almost given up on the likelihood of finding anything musically, new, that could really move me again. Then this guy pops up - with this!!!!!Wow.
Thanks Leon 💙
?I've this song !!! Hope he make's it big....
This makes me love my Brother, Leon, even more. One day we will worship God in Heaven together. OneLoveYall ✝️❤
He's such an old soul
This man is the future
FT WORTH! YEESSSS
Cool 😎
Reppin Funky Town fam, 817 til I die. Respect ✊🏽
DIDN'T KNOW YOU
WROTE THE SONG RIVER, WHAT TOOK SO LONG FOR
YOU TO Be on YOU tube,FIRST time hearing You Sing
I knew that You Were Special
👏👏👏👏
So bloody handsome, my dude. 💓
Quite possibly the greatest christian/gospel song of all time
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