Lyrics

(Verse 1)

Preacher whispers quiet, swamp bound to rise,

Cattails weep forgiveness, darkness disguise;

Iron-bound scripture drawn on bark an' bone—

Confessions murmured softer than night wind's moan.

(Chorus)

Old black river risin', sing it down low,

Secrets swim deeper where sunlight don't go.

Teeth gnash praises swallowed round midnight bend,

God might listen, but the swamp is no friend.

(Verse 2)

Deacon clutches scripture, mold growin’ thick,

Truth slippin’ under, muddy secrets stick.

Choir coughs quiet, afraid not to grieve,

Judgment pushin' deeper than sinners believe.

(Chorus)

Ol' black river risin', dark water understands,

Salvation ripple slow, muddy witness stand.

Washin' sins gentle, or drownin' them whole,

Swamp sits laughin', it feeds on my soul.

(Bridge)

Night birds whisper sermon bitter sweet,

Rusted nails forgiveness under sinner’s feet.

Cross now sinkin', crooked deep in mud,

Lost saints dyin', baptized in moon’s blood.

(Chorus)

Old black river risin', preacher draws breath,

Crossed muddy hearts know faith testifies death.

Lantern’s dim light, snakes bite hard grace—

God ain't watchin', swamp smiles in His place.

(Outro)

Raise up weary sinner—’til fog press you down,

Swallowed by silence with hardly a sound.

Hands clasped tighter, too late for sorrow,

Swamp took your prayers—come look again tomorrow.