Why is the song called" MICHAEL ROW THE BOAT"?

Question

what was the purpose to name it"Michael Row The Boat"

Answer 1

Trini Lopez would know.

Answer 2

Dont worry your little brain about those  unimportant things. There is more to life than that old old ancient song.

Answer 3

The song's refrain is, "Michael, row the boat ashore, Hallelujah." The lyrics describe crossing the River Jordan:

Jordan's River is deep and wide, hallelujah.

Meet my mother on the other side, hallelujah.

Jordan's River is chilly and cold, hallelujah.

Chills the body, but not the soul, hallelujah.

The River Jordan is often used as a metaphor for death. According to Slave Songs of the United States, the "Michael" referred to in the song is the Archangel Michael. In Christian tradition, Michael is often considered a psychopomp, or conductor of the souls of the dead.