The artist's live performance for the Truthful Sessions in 2020 adds an extra layer of authenticity to this profound composition. Opening up the performance with a candid explanation of the song's theme, Riffe sets the stage for living a Godly life and being led spiritually rather than attempting to control everything through the hand of man.
The song captures the essence of relinquishing personal plans and dreams in favor of aligning oneself with a divine path. It begins, almost stereotypically with a "red-pill" moment---a revelation where our protagonist has some kind of realization about the nature of reality and the kind of life they have been living:
"There once was a time I had plans,
There once was a time I had dreams,
But I woke up one mornin and
Realized that hey, this life ain’t quite like it seems"
The shift from a life driven by personal ambitions to a recognition that we have a higher purpose that exists beyond one's own desires. Often humans are blind to our greater spiritual mission on earth and are caught up by the allure of wordly temptation.
"Now I don’t care where I go,
I just wanna be the vessel you hold,
Oh Lord tell me where I must go,
Oh lord send me where I must go"
These lines showcase a profound surrender to divine guidance. Riffe's plea to be a vessel and to be sent to where he must go reveals a willingness to let go of personal agendas and trust in a greater plan, which ultimately brings him greater wealth, fulfillment and joy.
"I ain’t never been in a moment,
Where I didn’t have a plan,
And I ain’t looked in a mirror,
And seen a proud man"
Here, Riffe acknowledges the constant presence of plans and the humbling realization that personal pride doesn't always align with spiritual humility.
"Where I Must Go" by Draven Riffe stands as an emotional and soul-stirring exploration of surrendering personal plans for a higher spiritual calling. Riffe's live performance in the Truthful Sessions is awesome and this song is an instant classic in our view---It's an American Beat and it serves as a reminder to us, that sometimes relinquishing earthly, human-made mechanisms of control can lead to greater rewards and unexpected and meaningful journeys.
