The song began as a musical demo created by band member Brent Kutzle . Ryan Tedder first heard the music while on an airplane; he was immediately struck by it, and the melody and lyrics came to him instantly.
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"Preacher" is the 11th track on OneRepublic's 2013 studio album, . It is a deeply personal song written by lead singer Ryan Tedder as a tribute to his late grandfather, who was a preacher. Origin & Songwriting The song began as a musical demo created
A central message in the song is the advice, "God only helps those who learn to help themselves". OneRepublic - Preacher: In Studio "Preacher" is the
The lyrics reflect on the lessons Tedder learned from his grandfather:
Tedder wrote the track to honor his grandfather's influence as a guide and an "incredible human being" during his childhood.