Leon Bridges - Lisa Sawyer Lyrics
She was born in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
Branded with the name Lisa Sawyer
Circa 1963
Indian
Her mother's name was Eartha
Swift as the wind
Fierce as fire
Her father's name was Victor
Worked two jobs to provide for his flock
She was the youngest of seven
Seven
She grew up on Louisa Street
Small but a mansion in her eyes
Eyes, eyes, mansion
Never had much money
Money
But was filthy rich
With the wealth you couldn't get from a dark casino
Or a lottery ticket
They had love
Love, love
Rich in love
She had the complexion of
The complexion of a sweet praline
Hair long as the sea
Heart warm like Louisiana sun
Voice like a symphony
Of the most beautiful instruments
Beautiful
At the age of sixteen
Sixteen
She found Christ at an altar
All along he was calling her name
The gospel spoken from an old wrinkly man
Man, man
Gospel
She was born in New Orleans
She was born in New Orleans
She was born in New Orleans
New Orleans
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Leon Bridges Lisa Sawyer Comments
His voice is so sexy as hell.
Amazing
LWW check out this one, this one is my favorite.
Brilliant.
This song makes me cry.
"Eartha, swift as the sea, fierce as fire."
100 soul man
i like music soul .brillant . from panama city me encanta
Can't believe I just got into this guys music, easily one of the best new artists today.
Sick af
before his time...soulful....im in love
provided a smile, wont lie.
the originals brought me here
Came here from foxy vid❤️😩and I'm not regretting it❤️
HIS song played in my supermarket!!!!
Reminded of green book when this song is played
I love this song especially Lisa Sawyer is a my friend who graduated with from Nicholls high school. Wow, this is so awesome.
I see what you did there, Leon Bridges lol you in an ad before your song
the sax....
I think of my ex when i hear this
Never gets old 😍💨2018
ALL THE BEST !
This song makes me feel so cozy and warm inside :) thank you for all your amazing music Leon !!
She was born in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
Branded with the name Lisa Sawyer
Circa 1963
Grandmother was Indian
Indian
Her mother's name was Eartha
Swift as the wind
Fierce as fire
Her father's name was Victor
Worked two jobs to provide for his flock
She was the youngest of seven
Seven
She grew up on Louisa Street
Chaos around, but inside, cozy
Small, but a mansion in her eyes
Eyes, eyes, mansion
Never had much money
Money
But was filthy rich
With the wealth you couldn't get from a dark casino
Or a lottery ticket
They had love
Love, love
Rich in love
She had the complexion of
The complexion of a sweet praline
Hair long as the sea
Heart warm like Louisiana sun
Voice like a symphony
Of the most beautiful instruments
Whoa, beautiful
At the age of sixteen
Sixteen
She found Christ at an altar
All along he was calling her name
The gospel spoken from an old wrinkly man
Man, man
Gospel
She was born in New Orleans
She was born in New Orleans
She was born in New Orleans
New Orleans
Love this man and this song is just AWESOME!!!!
still here.....2 years later
CLASSIC
I haven't given up hope.
This is music that heals my hurting soul
Wow........
A young guy makin good music that doesnt follow a drum machine & sound like a childs rhyme.. bring it on ........ great words..great sound ..again....WOOOOW !!!
Not a catchy song, but full of Fast heartbeats. I'm hooked.
Sam Cooke reincarnated!
I just love your music Leon Bridges !!!!!!
I am so in love with this guy Leon Bridges, i was introduced to by last year by my American friends. i am from South Africa and i have been coming to the US for two years now. I wish i had time on my visa to go and see him perform . Lisa Sawyer
He also came here bc of the originals?
This joint is getting me through a tough time in my life. Pounds of respect
2018! Anyone???
every time i listen this fantastic song, close my eyes and fly away
Here because of harry styles
romina cazares what video?
Richard Lopez its because Leon went on tour with harry styles
Imagine him on a duet with Amy 💔💔💔
Bettie Bacall that’s a beautiful and sad image of what could have been. 🖤
LISA my daughter
Love this song!
listen to that Harmony back grounds fire,
I love this song, simplly love it, at 64 i dont look for many surprises but here is a gem. i knew this song was about his mother, had to be. such love when he sings it. im hooked on it.
This guys entire music is really something, no matter the song. It's all good!
This is some bad a** music
Who else is here from NPR's Tiny Desk series?
Un moment de grâce !
Being a millennial growing up with parents who played 60s and 70s music I find myself sometimes frustrated with the pop riddled, soulless music constantly played through the airwaves, Leon Bridges and Daniel Caesar have restored faith in my belief that good authentic music still exists
why do people keep comparing him with Sam cook he sounds nothing like Sam he has his own sound refreshing for today's time, thank you!
Great cool vibe! Makes me appreciate life in slow motion.
This song just warms my heart
I was born in 1952 and this is REAL.music! Love it
The year is 2018 , May 2018 and this song still feels like it did 3 years ago. Amazing.
did everyone see the complete performance
Richmond,va please come back if you have already
Greg C. Let me in on 3 names that have been playing new music , as honest as this in the last 3 , 7 , 15 . . . . years .No the sound ,r n b , soul , didnt go anywhere ,if u mean only from our record and cd shelves to the stereo , because no one new was playing this caliber of soul. It didnt go anywhere but how do the masses hear it if its not on the radio ?
thank u for this song such a smooth sound ZX
SOOO good!
This song is wonderfull 😢
Oh my god!
❤❤❤❤
Hearing this reminds me of Amy Winehouse.
I love this true R&B artist. Smooth, warm, clean and makes me close my eyes and sway.
I never know what song to play after this gem
I just heard this smoooooth song 2 weeks ago on a flight from Miami to NJ...and it just hit my soul and stayed in me for the 2 hour flight. Kept playing it over and over until the plane door was opened. I hope this style of music comes back. Very 60's and soulful!
If there was a music video for this song,, I can imagine it being one of the simplest but most beautiful videos ever, songs like this don't come around that often and it's truly a pleasure to be alive with songs like this out there.
Like listening to his voice not artificially made to sound good.Doesn't sound like everybody else.
His voice , the harmony, the lyrics, the rhythm , the melody ,,,,, real soulful
Songs like this make you wana fall in love
As good as it gets.
great to listen to at night
This song makes me think of Lisa Bonet.
Oooohhh so smooth. I LOVE his sound. Such a talented young man. I could listen all day. You have a big fan here Mr. Bridges.
i think i fall in love with Lisa Sawyer:)))))
This song reminds me of Tina from The Princess and the Frog
😱😱😱😱😱 why in the world I never heard this man until now like wtf did I miss?i found gold again in music with him Sam Cook, John Legend, Stevie Wonders Ray Charles type vibe
yay! good music finally! great and catchy song! 🖤
I heard his album while at work and his music got me through my shift. Love his music.
FORT WORTH TX in the house!!! Doing Everyone here proud to have a neighbor bring this type of music BACK! Keep it up. Much love from FW, TX
What an amazing sound and beautiful song!
this is so fcking good, i'm in love
Pure silk.
Love it
thank you God for Lao the Caiman bringing back to the table =richesse ,food's,fiance in abundance...revelation writtingso already m.p c s
God I love this. Pls bring back Motown
I can't take it, it's too soulful wow. I feel like I need to put on a beautiful dress and go dancing
linda música
Lisa Sawyer
She was born in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
Branded with the name Lisa Sawyer
Circa 1963
Grandmother was Indian
Indian
Her mother's name was Eartha
Swift as the wind
Fierce as fire
Her father's name was Victor
Worked two jobs to provide for his flock
She was the youngest of seven
Seven
She grew up on Louisa Street
Chaos around, but inside, cozy
Small, but a mansion in her eyes
Eyes, eyes, mansion
Never had much money
Money
But was filthy rich
With the wealth you couldn't get from a dark casino
Or a lottery ticket
They had love
Love, love
Rich in love
She had the complexion of
The complexion of a sweet praline
Hair long as the sea
Heart warm like Louisiana sun
Voice like a symphony
Of the most beautiful instruments
Whoa, beautiful
At the age of sixteen
Sixteen
She found Christ at an altar
All along he was calling her name
The gospel spoken from an old wrinkly man
Man, man
Gospel
She was born in New Orleans
She was born in New Orleans
She was born in New Orleans
New Orleans
These motha fuckin lyrics resonate in me.
Love this song yyyyeeeeeessssss lisa sawyer
To give this a thumbs down is simply ignorant.
Such a wonderful song
❤❤❤
for your mom!!! I LOVE IT