Story Behind The Song
Self examination
Song Description
Faith I have the strength to persist
| Song Length |
3:56 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Country - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Delighted, Exultant |
Subject |
Spirituality, God |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Born Again
V/1
I was born again by the river bank
I crossed my heart and I gave thanks
I prayed for strength and I knew how it'd look
I placed my hand on the holy book
V/2
I heard the angels way up high
While baby's wept and momma's cried
Swore I was gonna do my best
Just like before but I digress
Now bring in the violins
This Holy book is sure wearing thin
Chorus
Born again
Born again
Lord you brought me to my knees
Let me leave my sins behind
One more time I'm born again
Problem is it don't last long
Now this river's my old friend
Yeah I been back so many times
That I'm still blind
Wash me again
V/3
The preacher told me don't give up
Keep on trying now come on up
So I took another bath and cried out Lord
Let this one last
Now bring in the violins
This Holy book is sure wearing thin
Chorus
Born again
Born again
Lord you brought me to my knees
Let me leave my sins behind
One more time I'm born again
Problem is it don't last long
Now this river's my old friend
Yeah I been back so many times
That I'm still blind
Wash me again
Bridge:
It takes more than holy water
To clean these hands of mine
Don't ask me why I bother
I might just get it right this time
Final/ Chorus
Born again
Born again
Lord you brought me to my knees
I have left my sins behind
One more time I'm born again
Take my heart make me strong
Let this river wash me clean
Now I believe yes I belong
Take it all
I am redeemed
Fade:
Yes I believe and I belong
Take it all
I am redeemed
This rivers my best friend I've heard the call
I am redeemed
I am redeemed
Tim K. 12/03/2022. BMI - 2024 Co-Write Kathy R