To achieve a specific gospel-inspired atmosphere, the song was recorded in New Orleans and features local African-American backup singers. Lyrical Themes & Key Messages
Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle, and Steve Wilmot. Preacher - OneRepublic
The song describes the grandfather as "something like a teacher" who taught him about love and life. To achieve a specific gospel-inspired atmosphere, the song
The lyrics note that while his grandfather was "a million miles from a million dollars," his spiritual and personal "wealth" was infinite. Technical Credits To achieve a specific gospel-inspired atmosphere
The lyrics reflect on the lessons Tedder learned from his grandfather:
