River Flow
Annie Drury Lyrics

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So sad, so sad, gone and lost the best thing I ever had and you know, you know that I'm sorry
As our blood flows, I need you most and you've become the, you've become my overdose and you know that I'm sorry

And how I loved you so
Ooo, and how I loved so
Let's watch our rivers flow
Let's watch them overflow
Surrender to me always

I'll cherish you and keep you safe, with you I'm infatuated
With this love
There's no room for hate.

I've tried, I've tried, we all make mistakes and I could of lied and you say you've hears I'm not sorry
I guess that's just how it goes the situations blown
With these words I'll show you'll be never be my overdose
No, no, no no I'm not sorry

And how I loved you so
And how I loved you so
Let's watch our rivers flow
Let's watch them overflow

Surrender to me always
I'll cherish you and keep you safe, with you I'm infatuated

With this love
There's no room for hate.

Overall Meaning

Annie Drury's song "River Flow" talks about loss, mistakes, and the power of love to overcome everything. The lyrics of the song are reflective of a love lost that the singer wants to rekindle. The song opens with a sad tone as the singer expresses regret for having lost the best thing that they ever had. The singer then goes on to confess their need for the love they have lost, hoping that their partner would remember that the love they once shared was worth saving. The lyrics then take an optimistic turn, as the singer expresses their willingness to "watch our rivers flow" and "watch them overflow". The theme of surrendering to the power of love and cherishing each other's company is prominent throughout the song.

The lyrics also dwell on the idea that mistakes can be made but owning up to them is essential. The singer acknowledges their mistakes and shows remorse for them. The singer also throws light on how words can mend things, and even though situations might be ruined, there's still a possibility of rekindling lost love. The song ends on a note of redemption, with the singer expressing how they want to cherish their partner and keep them safe, with infatuation and love overpowering hate.

Overall, the song has a powerful message about how love can heal all wounds and how even though mistakes might be made, redemption and love still exist.

Line by Line Meaning

So sad, so sad, gone and lost the best thing I ever had and you know, you know that I'm sorry
Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of the most precious thing I ever had and admitting remorse for my actions.

As our blood flows, I need you most and you've become the, you've become my overdose and you know that I'm sorry
Sharing a strong bond that is necessary for my survival and acknowledging that my attachment to you has become excessive while apologizing for my behavior.

And how I loved you so
Repeating how strong my affection for you was.

Ooo, and how I loved so
Continuing to express my intense love and admiration for you.

Let's watch our rivers flow
Proposing to enjoy the natural movement of water as an activity to share.

Let's watch them overflow
Suggesting that we should not only observe the river's course but also witness it flood and burst its banks.

Surrender to me always
Asking you to give up control and rely on my care and protection.

I'll cherish you and keep you safe, with you I'm infatuated
Promising to treasure you and ensure your safety, while admitting my strong crush on you.

With this love
Referring to the passion and affection I feel for you.

There's no room for hate.
Asserting that love is the only emotion that we should experience towards each other.

I've tried, I've tried, we all make mistakes and I could of lied and you say you've hears I'm not sorry
Admitting that I have had my fair share of faults and that I potentially could've lied before. Denying accusations that I am not remorseful for my actions.

I guess that's just how it goes the situations blown
Recognizing that this is how things ended up and that the situation has spiraled out of proportion.

With these words I'll show you'll be never be my overdose
Using my words to demonstrate that my attachment to you is not excessive despite my feelings being strong.

No, no, no no I'm not sorry
Asserting again that I am expressing genuine remorse for my actions.

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