"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
Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle, and Steve Wilmot. Preacher - OneRepublic
Tedder wrote the track to honor his grandfather's influence as a guide and an "incredible human being" during his childhood. "Preacher" is the 11th track on OneRepublic's 2013
Smith Carlson (Engineer) and Joe Zook (Mixing Engineer). 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:
