At one point, I thought that this song wouldnāt really match where I was going. How little I knew about myself and the plans God had for me⦠Iām working to get this back up on streaming platforms and in some other places but in the meantime I wanted to share the song and the lyrics here. (Thanks for the push to share it in this way
@a.b.eastwood )
This song is about what it was like and has been like to be a young man navigating faith. I was at the beginning of trying to find his own relationship with God and someone said when in doubt just follow the red lettersāthe teachings of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible.
I grew up a Christian and new the stories I was taught in Bible study, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. I was churched but hadnāt yet taken ownership of my relationship with God. Yet, I had been undergirded and guided by foundational truths like doing unto others as you would have them do unto you. God had Godās hand on me even when I thought I was too far out and too far gone. Thatās what this song is about and I hope these lyrics help you like they have helped me.
Red Letters
I hear the screams saying āfollow meā
Trying to lead me to some hollow things
And misguided ideologies
Worthy of apology
I canāt see whatās the difference
They all got something missing
Everybody just wanna feel better
Well follow the red letters
Teacher, teach me
I know you can reach me
Say youāll never leave me
Teacher, teach me
Youāve got that
shame under your skin
The pain you spent your life
believing in
Just do right by me and by you Iāll do right
Well go down, down in the river tonight
You say you just wanna feel better
Well follow the red letters
Teacher, teach me
I know you can reach me
Say youāll never leave me
Teacher, teach me