Washed By the Water
Needtobreathe
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Daddy was a preacher She was his wife Just trying to make the world a little better You know, shine a light People started talking Just to hear their own voice Those people tried to accuse my father Said he made the wrong choice Though it might be painful You know that time will always tell Those people have long since gone My father never failed Even when the rain falls Even when the flood starts rising 'Cause even when the storm comes I am washed by the water Even when the rain falls Even when the flood starts rising 'Cause even when the storm comes I am washed by the water Even if the Earth crumbles under my feet Even if the ones I love turn around and crucify me I won't never ever let you down I won't fall I won't fall I won't fall as long as you're around me Even when the rain falls Even when the flood starts rising 'Cause even when the storm comes I am washed by the water Even when the rain falls Even when the flood starts rising 'Cause even when the storm comes I am washed by the water Even when the rain falls Even when the flood starts rising 'Cause even when the storm comes I am washed by the water Even when the rain falls Even when the flood starts rising 'Cause even when the storm comes I am washed by the water
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Written by: Nathaniel Rinehart, William Rinehart
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Washed by the Water" is a song by American rock band Needtobreathe, released in 2007 as part of their second studio album, "The Heat".
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Chart PerformancesThe song topped the Radio & Records Christian Rock chart in 2008 and also reached the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics to "Washed by the Water" were inspired by a scandal that involved the lead singer's father, who was a pastor. Despite criticism and gossip, his father held his head high, giving birth to the song's central theme of redemption through trials.
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Awards"Washed by the Water" won the Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year at the 39th GMA Dove Awards in 2008.
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Band’s Point of ViewNeedtobreathe has often stated that though the band members do not aim to create overtly Christian music, their faith still greatly influences their songwriting, and "Washed by the Water" is a prime example of this.
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Album Contribution"Washed by the Water" is considered one of the standout tracks of the album "The Heat", which helped cement Needtobreathe's status as a major act in Christian rock and mainstream rock music.
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ReceptionThe song was praised for its soulful, Southern rock sound and for its thoughtful, introspective lyrics.
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SongwritingThe song was written by members Bear Rinehart and Bo Rinehart.
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Live Performances"Washed by the Water" became a fan-favorite in the band's live sets, becoming a fixture in their concert repertoire.
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Music VideoThe music video features the band performing the song in a rustic, old church setting, which complements the song's spiritual overtones.
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