The Story Behind “The Prodigal” by Josiah Queen

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Apr 24

Story behind the song “The Prodigal”:

“We’ve all been at a point in our lives at one time where we tried to find satisfaction in money or fame or all of those things, but the truth is that nothing else can satisfy the desires in our heart except for being in the presence of God.

If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, this song’s for you.”

-Josiah Queen

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Related Bible Verses: Luke 15:18-24

18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.

Lyrics to “The Prodigal”:

I've been sick and tired
Of being sick and tired
Searching far and wide
For something that feels real
I need something real
I don't want to lose my soul
Chasing after things that don't lead
Me straight to you
I'm lost in the feeling
That I ain't from this world
Going Back to Eden
Ain't gonna be easy
But it leads me straight to you
Now I'm running home
Like the Prodigal
I don't need the money
I don't want the fame
I don't want what I can't take
With me in the grave
I don't want to lose my soul
Chasing after things that don't lead
Me straight to you
I'm lost in the feeling
That I ain't from this world
Going Back to Eden
Ain't gonna be easy
But it leads me straight to you
Now I'm running home
Like the Prodigal
I don't want to lose my soul
Chasing after things that don't lead
Me straight to you
I don't want to lose my gaze
When I meet you face to face
Well done, welcome home
Now I'm running home,
Like the prodigal
I'm lost in the feeling
that I ain't from this world
The Going Back to Eden
Ain't gonna be easy
But it leads me straight to you
Now I'm running home
Like the Prodigal
Lost in the feeling
That I ain't from this world
The Going Back to Eden
Ain't gonna be easy
But it leads me straight to you
Now I'm running home
Like the Prodigal