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Preacher
OneRepublic
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- Album
- Native
- Released
- 2014
- Length
- 4:08
- Tempo
- 140 BPM
- Label
- Mosley / Interscope
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About this song
Preacher is the 11th track on OneRepublic's 2013 album Native. It was recorded in New Orleans with local African-American backup singers to give it a gospel sound.
What it's about
The song is about lead singer Ryan Tedder's late grandfather, who was a preacher and acted as a guide to Ryan when he was young.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.
Fun facts
- Covered once, including “Preacher (Cover) by Hollyn”.
- Written and produced by Ryan Tedder and Brent Kutzle.
- Recorded at Metropolis Recording Studio (London.