Briggs was born in London to Scottish parents from Bishopbriggs, Scotland, which inspired her professional name. At age four, she moved to Tokyo with her parents. She sang in public for the first time at a Tokyo karaoke bar, and immediately realized she wanted to continue performing throughout her life. Growing up with the city's karaoke bar traditions and hearing music from Motown musicians to The Beatles at home also influenced her to pursue music. She started writing her own songs at age seven, which she would perform for her family. She moved to Hong Kong at age 10, where she lived until she was 18. After graduating from Hong Kong International School she moved to Los Angeles, California, and attended college at Musician's Institute
River
Bishop Briggs Lyrics
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Like a river, like a river, sh-
Like a river, like a river
Shut your mouth and run me like a river
How do you fall in love?
Harder than a bullet could hit you
How do we fall apart?
Faster than a hairpin trigger
Don't you say, don't you say it
Don't say, don't you say it
One breath, it'll just break it
So shut your mouth and run me like a river
Shut your mouth, baby, stand and deliver
Holy hands, will they make me a sinner?
Like a river, like a river
Shut your mouth and run me like a river
Choke this love 'til the veins start to shiver
One last breath 'til the tears start to wither
Like a river, like a river
Shut your mouth and run me like a river
Tales of an endless heart
Cursed is the fool who's willing
Can't change the way we are
One kiss away from killing
Don't you say, don't you say it
Don't say, don't you say it
One breath, it'll just break it
So shut your mouth and run me like a river
Shut your mouth, baby, stand and deliver
Holy hands, will they make me a sinner?
Like a river, like a river
Shut your mouth and run me like a river
Choke this love 'til the veins start to shiver
One last breath 'til the tears start to wither
Like a river, like a river
Shut your mouth and run me like a river
Like a river, like a river, sh-
Like a river, like a river, sh-
Like a river, like a river
Shut your mouth and run me like a river
Hey! Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh!
Hey! Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh! (like a river)
Hey! Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh! (like a river)
Like a river
Shut your mouth, baby, stand and deliver (like a river, like a river)
Holy hands, will they make me a sinner? (like a river, like a river)
Like a river, like a river
Shut your mouth and run me like a river
Choke this love 'til the veins start to shiver (like a river, like a river)
One last breath 'til the tears start to wither (like a river, like a river)
Like a river, like a river
Shut your mouth and run me like a river
Bishop Briggs’s song "River" is a powerful, dynamic and raw song that tells the story of a passionate and explosive relationship. The lyrics use the metaphor of a river to describe the intense emotions that sometimes flow within relationships, with the main chorus urging the other person to "shut your mouth and run me like a river." The river is a powerful image of the uncontrollable, elemental force that can sweep us along and take us to unexpected places, just like love and passion.
The lyrics also explore the fragility of relationships, with lines like "one breath, it'll just break it" and "tales of an endless heart, cursed is the fool who's willing." The song is about the fine line between love and destruction, and the risks that we take when we give ourselves fully to another person. The line "one kiss away from killing" suggests that love can be a dangerous game, and that our passion can sometimes threaten to overwhelm us.
"River" is a compelling and emotional song that captures the intensity of passionate love, and the risks that we take when we give ourselves over to another person. The metaphor of the river is vivid and powerful, and the lyrics are delivered with raw intensity and passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a river, like a river, sh-
The intensity and flow of the relationship is being compared to a river.
Shut your mouth and run me like a river
Don't hold back and let the emotions carry us away like a river.
How do you fall in love?
Asking how someone could open themselves up to such intense feelings.
Harder than a bullet could hit you
Falling in love is difficult and can leave one feeling vulnerable and exposed.
How do we fall apart?
Questioning how the relationship went wrong.
Faster than a hairpin trigger
The relationship can crumble at a moment's notice, much like a gunshot.
Don't you say, don't you say it
Asking the other person to not say what they may be thinking or feeling to avoid hurting each other.
One breath, it'll just break it
The relationship is so fragile that even one wrong word can destroy it.
Shut your mouth, baby, stand and deliver
Encouraging the other person to speak honestly and bravely.
Holy hands, will they make me a sinner?
Questioning the morality of their actions and feelings.
Choke this love 'til the veins start to shiver
Their love is so strong that it feels like it is constricting them.
One last breath 'til the tears start to wither
The relationship has reached its end and they are trying to hold on until the very last moment.
Tales of an endless heart
Their love story seems like it will never end.
Cursed is the fool who's willing
Being in love often results in pain and heartache, and those who willingly put themselves in that position are seen as foolish.
Can't change the way we are
Accepting that they are not meant to be together, no matter how much they may want to be.
One kiss away from killing
Their love is so intense that it feels like it could consume them and bring everything to an end.
Hey! Oh, oh-oh-oh, oh!
An emotional outburst expressing the intensity of the feelings.
Like a river
Reiterating the comparison of their relationship to a river.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Brendon Scott, Mark A. Jackson, Sarah Grace Mclaughlin
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