Let the River In
Radical Face Lyrics
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I've seen you watching
I've seen you drifting away
Seen you falling along
I've seen you disappear
There ain't a cloud in sight
Look through the snow and the branches
I can count all your teeth
Yeah I can count all your teeth
Now the bed's on fire and the ceiling's gone
And your mom and dad still sing the same old song
Don't scare me off now, I'm your only friend
Don't scare me off now, I'm your only friend
Now you're drifting away
Now you're falling along
I've seen you disappear
I closed my eyes and saw my father's sins
They covered me like a second skin
I peeled them off and sure I bled it in
And now I'm free to sink my own damn ship
I cut the bridge down from my family tree
To start a fire in the middle
Now the house is just ash this time, sink or swim
Let the river in
If blood is thicker than water
Then let the river in
We might drift away, but we've got thick skin
Let the river in
If blood is thicker than water
Then let the river in
We might drift away, but we'll find our way again
The lyrics to Radical Face's Let the River In are a haunting depiction of the struggle with inner demons, the weight of family legacy, and the importance of self-discovery. The song starts with a sense of familiarity and intimacy, with the singer addressing someone hiding under their bed, letting them know that they have seen through all their tricks and noticed when they have drifted away or disappeared. There is an eerie quality to the imagery, evoking a feeling of being watched or followed.
As the song progresses, the mood shifts to a sense of desolation and destruction. The image of the bed on fire and the ceiling gone suggests a loss of stability or a break in the comfort of home. The repetition of "Don't scare me off now, I'm your only friend" adds a layer of desperation to the lyrics, hinting at a possible betrayal or abandonment. The singer then shares their own struggle with personal demons, acknowledging the weight of their father's sins and the struggle to break free from the chains of familial legacy. The singer declares their independence, cutting the bridge from their family tree to start their own fire. The song ends with a call for resilience, advocating for the acceptance of one's own complexities and the power of thick skin in the face of life's challenges.
Overall, Let the River In is a lyrically rich song that delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring themes of family, self-discovery, and the constant struggle to maintain a sense of identity and resilience in the face of change and chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
You beneath the bed, I know all your tricks
I am aware of your hiding, and I know how you try to avoid me
I've seen you watching
I have noticed that you keep an eye on me
I've seen you drifting away
I have observed you moving farther from me
Seen you falling along
I have witnessed you stumble and falter
I've seen you disappear
I have seen you vanish from my sight
There ain't a cloud in sight
The sky is devoid of any clouds
Look through the snow and the branches
Peep through the amalgamation of snow and tree branches
I can count all your teeth
I can scrutinize every minute detail about you
Now the bed's on fire and the ceiling's gone
Currently the bed is burning and ceiling has been removed
And your mom and dad still sing the same old song
Despite the chaos, your parents haven't changed their behavior
Don't scare me off now, I'm your only friend
I am the only one you have, so please don't push me away
Now you're drifting away
Again, you have started to distance yourself from me
Now you're falling along
You are losing your grasp and failing
I've seen you disappear
You are slowly disappearing from my sight
I closed my eyes and saw my father's sins
When I closed my eyes, I reminisced my father's wrongful actions
They covered me like a second skin
Those actions affected me deeply and became a part of me
I peeled them off and sure I bled it in
I had to extricate myself from them and suffered in the process
And now I'm free to sink my own damn ship
I am now liberated from his mistakes and can make my own
I cut the bridge down from my family tree
I disconnected myself from the lineage of my family
To start a fire in the middle
To create a chaos and a revolution within myself
Now the house is just ash this time, sink or swim
The house, that was once a home, is now burnt to ashes, and I have to make my own destiny
Let the river in
We should allow ourselves to be more open and receptive to change
If blood is thicker than water
The ties of family are stronger than other bonds
Then let the river in
But even we should allow new relationships to influence and shape us
We might drift away, but we've got thick skin
We might lose each other, but we will be strong enough to endure it
Let the river in
We should accept change and new experiences
If blood is thicker than water
Family is important
Then let the river in
But we should also allow our relationships and experiences to flow and evolve
We might drift away, but we'll find our way again
We might lose our path, but we will eventually reunite and make it through
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN COOPER
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