River
A.B.PERSPECTIVES Lyrics


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Down by the river
I saw a vision
That the love we had was gone
I thought you were happy
Thought we were flying
But we crashed and burned that night
I don't know why
You were lying
Someone help me cause I'm down
I don't know why
We were trying
Someone help me cause I'm down
Cause I've been
Running around
Looking around
For someone that I thought was me
Cause I've been
Feeling so low
But now that I know
That I can see the hope in me
Down by the river
Down by the river
Down by the river
I saw a vision
Mumma told me don't you cry
I thought I was happy
Thought I was flying
But I crashed and burned that night
I don't know why
I was lying
Silently I'm suffering
I don't know why
I was trying
Someone help me cause I'm down
Cause I've been
Running around
Looking around
For someone that I thought was me
Cause I've been
Feeling so low
But now that I know
That I can see the hope in me
Down by the river
Down by the river
Tell me what you want from me
Am I everything
This is killing me
Cause I just can't keep holding on
Where has our love gone
Sick of suffering
Tell me what you want from me
Am I everything
This is killing me
Cause I just can't keep holding on
Where has our love gone
Sick of suffering
Cause I've been
Running around
Looking around
For someone that I thought was me
Cause I've been
Feeling so low
But now that I know
That I can see the hope in me
Down by the river
Down by the river




Down by the river
Down by the river

Overall Meaning

A.B.PERSPECTIVES's song, "River," is a reflection on lost love and the struggle to find oneself after a tumultuous relationship. The lyrics convey the singer's pain and frustration at the end of a relationship that they thought was soaring high. The imagery of the river symbolizes the flow of time and the memories that the singer associates with the past relationship. The vision the singer saw by the river is a metaphor for the realization that their love has faded away.


The chorus emphasizes the singer's journey of self-discovery and acceptance. They have been running around and looking for someone who they thought was them. But now they know that their hope lies within themselves, and they can begin to heal and move forward. There is a sense of vulnerability and desperation in the lyrics as the singer seeks help from anyone who can understand their pain.


The lines "Tell me what you want from me, Am I everything" suggest that the singer is struggling to understand what went wrong in the relationship and is desperate for answers. They are tired of suffering and want to move on, but they are caught in a cycle of questioning and self-doubt.


Overall, "River" is a powerful and introspective ballad that conveys the raw emotions associated with the end of a relationship and the journey towards self-discovery and healing.


Line by Line Meaning

Down by the river
The singer is near a river


I saw a vision
The singer had a realization


That the love we had was gone
The singer's relationship is over


I thought you were happy
The artist believed their partner was satisfied


Thought we were flying
The artist believed their relationship was thriving


But we crashed and burned that night
The relationship failed suddenly


I don't know why
The singer is confused and unsure about the reasons for the breakup


You were lying
The artist suspects their partner was dishonest


Someone help me cause I'm down
The artist is struggling emotionally and needs support


I don't know why
The artist is still unsure about the reasons for the breakup


We were trying
The singer believed they were both making an effort in the relationship


Cause I've been Running around Looking around For someone that I thought was me
The artist has been looking for their true identity and self-worth


Cause I've been Feeling so low But now that I know That I can see the hope in me
The singer is finding hope and strength within themselves


Mumma told me don't you cry
The singer's mother gave them emotional support and encouragement


Silently I'm suffering
The singer is struggling internally and not expressing their pain


Tell me what you want from me Am I everything This is killing me Cause I just can't keep holding on Where has our love gone Sick of suffering
The artist is pleading for clarity and honesty from their partner and is tired of suffering in the relationship


Down by the river
The artist is still near the river, reflecting on their experiences




Lyrics © DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Robbie Coles

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