Leon Bridges - Lisa Sawyer Lyrics






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
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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  1. B.... ....

    His voice is so sexy as hell.

  2. K.... R....

    Amazing

  3. R.... G....

    LWW check out this one, this one is my favorite.

  4. J.... A....

    Brilliant.

  5. A.... S....

    This song makes me cry.

    "Eartha, swift as the sea, fierce as fire."

  6. c.... a....

    100 soul man

  7. c.... a....

    i like music soul .brillant . from panama city me encanta

  8. J.... K....

    Can't believe I just got into this guys music, easily one of the best new artists today.

  9. a.... k....

    Sick af

  10. C.... H....

    before his time...soulful....im in love

  11. A.... F....

    provided a smile, wont lie.

  12. s.... n....

    the originals brought me here

  13. D.... W....

    Came here from foxy vid❤️😩and I'm not regretting it❤️

  14. A.... K....

    HIS song played in my supermarket!!!!

  15. d.... c....

    Reminded of green book when this song is played

  16. D.... W....

    I love this song especially Lisa Sawyer is a my friend who graduated with from Nicholls high school.  Wow, this is so awesome.

  17. D.... ....

    I see what you did there, Leon Bridges lol you in an ad before your song

  18. b.... c....

    the sax....

  19. g.... o....

    I think of my ex when i hear this

  20. B.... J....

    Never gets old 😍💨2018

  21. C.... D....

    ALL THE BEST !

  22. C.... E....

    This song makes me feel so cozy and warm inside :) thank you for all your amazing music Leon !!

  23. A.... T....

    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

  24. f.... b....

    Love this man and this song is just AWESOME!!!!

  25. w.... d....

    still here.....2 years later

  26. K.... B....

    CLASSIC

    K.... B....

    I haven't given up hope.

  27. P.... T....

    This is music that heals my hurting soul

  28. V.... K....

    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 !!!

  29. B.... B....

    Not a catchy song, but full of Fast heartbeats. I'm hooked.

  30. K.... K....

    Sam Cooke reincarnated!

  31. P.... H....

    I just love your music Leon Bridges !!!!!!

  32. l.... m....

    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

  33. Y.... R....

    He also came here bc of the originals?

  34. Z.... K....

    This joint is getting me through a tough time in my life. Pounds of respect

  35. T.... C....

    2018! Anyone???

  36. P.... G....

    every time i listen this fantastic song, close my eyes and fly away

  37. r.... c....

    Here because of harry styles

    r.... c....

    romina cazares what video?

    r.... c....

    Richard Lopez its because Leon went on tour with harry styles

  38. B.... B....

    Imagine him on a duet with Amy 💔💔💔

    B.... B....

    Bettie Bacall that’s a beautiful and sad image of what could have been. 🖤

  39. a.... ....

    LISA my daughter

  40. S.... A....

    Love this song!

  41. J.... T....

    listen to that Harmony back grounds fire,

  42. S.... R....

    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.

  43. E.... ....

    This guys entire music is really something, no matter the song. It's all good!

  44. E.... ....

    This is some bad a** music

  45. N.... S....

    Who else is here from NPR's Tiny Desk series?

  46. A.... S....

    Un moment de grâce !

  47. E.... m....

    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

  48. J.... T....

    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!

  49. J.... A....

    Great cool vibe! Makes me appreciate life in slow motion.

  50. Q.... M....

    This song just warms my heart

  51. D.... M....

    I was born in 1952 and this is REAL.music! Love it

  52. A.... M....

    The year is 2018 , May 2018 and this song still feels like it did 3 years ago. Amazing.

  53. D.... N....

    did everyone see the complete performance

  54. J.... T....

    Richmond,va please come back if you have already

  55. p.... b....

    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 ?

  56. J.... T....

    thank u for this song such a smooth sound ZX

  57. I.... G....

    SOOO good!

  58. l.... g....

    This song is wonderfull 😢

  59. S.... ....

    Oh my god!

  60. K.... M....

    ❤❤❤❤

  61. H.... W....

    Hearing this reminds me of Amy Winehouse.

  62. A.... N....

    I love this true R&B artist. Smooth, warm, clean and makes me close my eyes and sway.

  63. S.... x....

    I never know what song to play after this gem

  64. G.... C....

    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!

  65. M.... K....

    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.

  66. l.... s....

    Like listening to his voice not artificially made to sound good.Doesn't sound like everybody else.

  67. E.... G....

    His voice , the harmony, the lyrics, the rhythm , the melody ,,,,, real soulful

  68. k.... f....

    Songs like this make you wana fall in love

  69. J.... ....

    As good as it gets.

  70. e.... ....

    great to listen to at night

  71. B.... B....

    This song makes me think of Lisa Bonet.

  72. G.... F....

    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.

  73. E.... A....

    i think i fall in love with Lisa Sawyer:)))))

  74. C.... ....

    This song reminds me of Tina from The Princess and the Frog

  75. J.... ....

    😱😱😱😱😱 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

  76. A.... L....

    yay! good music finally! great and catchy song! 🖤

  77. L.... M....

    I heard his album while at work and his music got me through my shift. Love his music.

  78. Z.... Q....

    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

  79. G.... E....

    What an amazing sound and beautiful song!

  80. g.... o....

    this is so fcking good, i'm in love

  81. A.... M....

    Pure silk.

  82. C.... B....

    Love it

  83. M.... C....

    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

  84. T.... ....

    God I love this. Pls bring back Motown

  85. A.... O....

    I can't take it, it's too soulful wow. I feel like I need to put on a beautiful dress and go dancing

  86. A.... Z....

    linda música

  87. R.... M....

    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

  88. S.... S....

    These motha fuckin lyrics resonate in me.

  89. B.... E....

    Love this song yyyyeeeeeessssss lisa sawyer

  90. C.... ....

    To give this a thumbs down is simply ignorant.

  91. G.... ....

    Such a wonderful song

  92. C.... S....

    ❤❤❤

  93. D.... D....

    for your mom!!! I LOVE IT