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" 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 Preacher - OneRepublic
The song describes the grandfather as "something like a teacher" who taught him about love and life.
The lyrics reflect on the lessons Tedder learned from his grandfather: To achieve a specific gospel-inspired atmosphere, the song
Smith Carlson (Engineer) and Joe Zook (Mixing Engineer).
Danielle Edinburgh Wilson, Jermon Wilson, Margaret-Anne Davis, and Toni Skidmore. OneRepublic - Preacher: In Studio It is a deeply personal song written by
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.