Preacher - — Onerepublic

Danielle Edinburgh Wilson, Jermon Wilson, Margaret-Anne Davis, and Toni Skidmore. OneRepublic - Preacher: In Studio

The lyrics note that while his grandfather was "a million miles from a million dollars," his spiritual and personal "wealth" was infinite. Technical Credits

Smith Carlson (Engineer) and Joe Zook (Mixing Engineer). Preacher - OneRepublic

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.

Tedder wrote the track to honor his grandfather's influence as a guide and an "incredible human being" during his childhood. The song began as a musical demo created

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

A central message in the song is the advice, "God only helps those who learn to help themselves". To achieve a specific gospel-inspired atmosphere, the song

The song describes the grandfather as "something like a teacher" who taught him about love and life.