Since then he has supported Alan Walker and released a number of tracks gathering more than 75 million streams, a #1 on iTunes Vietnam and a #1 on Spotify Norway Viral.
The River
Axel Johansson Lyrics
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My heart's shackled down, bound to your bed
Can you stay a while, keep me by your side?
Feel my scattered heart, fix me, I said
We could lay here underneath the river
If you stay, if you stay
We could sleep here underneath the river
We could go home
Down below, low, low
Nobody knows where we will go
Down below, low, low
Can we stay inside, lay here by the fire?
Please don't let me go, say it ain't so
Leave me in the night with no warning sign
Are we burning out? Mirrors and smoke
We could lay here underneath the river
If you stay, if you stay
We could sleep here underneath the river
If you stay, if you stay, we could go home
We could go home
Down below, low, low
Nobody knows where we will go
Down below, low, low
We could lay here underneath the river
If you stay, if you stay
We could sleep here underneath the river
If you stay, if you stay, we could go home
We could go home
Down below, low, low
Nobody knows (nobody knows) where we will go (we will go)
Down below, low, low
We could go home
Down below, low, low
Nobody knows (nobody knows) where we will go
Down below, low, low
The lyrics to Axel Johansson's The River describe a feeling of being trapped by a past love, unable to move on and held captive by the memories of a relationship. The opening lines "You can kill the lights, you can draw the blinds, my heart's shackled down, bound to your bed" suggest a sense of confinement and being stuck in a place where the singer can't escape from the grip of their emotions. Throughout the song, the singer pleads with their lover to stay with them, to fix their broken heart and soothe the pain caused by the memories of the past. The lines "Can we stay inside, lay here by the fire, please don't let me go, say it ain't so, leave me in the night with no warning sign, are we burning out? Mirrors and smoke" emphasize the singer's insecurity, fear of abandonment, and confusion.
However, there is a sense of hope displayed in the chorus, where the singer imagines a world where they and their lover can exist without the weight of the past holding them down. The lyrics "We could lay here underneath the river, if you stay, if you stay, we could sleep here underneath the river, if you stay, if you stay, we could go home" paint a picture of a place where they can be together, somewhere new and unfamiliar yet welcoming. The repetition of the phrase "we could go home" throughout the song reinforces this idea that finding a new place and a new love could be the answer to their problems.
Overall, The River is a song that explores the themes of heartbreak, moving on, and finding a new love. The lyrics express a sense of being trapped in the past while longing for something new and exciting. The use of imagery, such as fire, smoke, and rivers, creates a rich and evocative mood that helps to convey the emotions of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
You can kill the lights, you can draw the blinds
Turning off the lights and closing the curtains could symbolize closing off the world and creating an intimate space for two people.
My heart's shackled down, bound to your bed
The singer feels trapped in a passionate relationship that he cannot escape from.
Can you stay a while, keep me by your side?
The singer is pleading with his lover to stay with him a little longer, symbolizing a fear of abandonment.
Feel my scattered heart, fix me, I said
The singer is asking his lover to heal his broken heart, to fix him and make him whole again.
We could lay here underneath the river
The singer is inviting his lover to create a secret, hidden place where only the two of them can go and be together.
If you stay, if you stay
The singer is on edge, hoping that his lover will choose to spend time with him and not leave.
We could sleep here underneath the river
Sleeping together underneath the river symbolizes a peaceful rest, away from reality and societal pressures.
We could go home
The singer is longing for a place where he and his lover can truly be free and happy together.
Down below, low, low
This line could symbolize a subterranean world underneath the surface of reality, where only the two lovers can exist without fear of judgement or interference.
Nobody knows where we will go
The singer feels like he is embarking on a journey to an unknown, secret place where only he and his lover can go.
Can we stay inside, lay here by the fire?
The singer is asking his lover to stay inside where it is safe and warm, symbolizing a desire to keep their love away from the outside world's judgement.
Please don't let me go, say it ain't so
The singer is afraid of losing his lover and begs for them to stay, suggesting a feeling of insecurity and vulnerability.
Leave me in the night with no warning sign
The idea of being left without warning suggests a fear of abandonment.
Are we burning out? Mirrors and smoke
The singer is questioning whether their love is fading away, possibly due to an illusion or false impression that they've created.
Nobody knows (nobody knows) where we will go (we will go)
The secrecy and exclusivity of their love makes it a mystery to others and only for the two of them to know.
Writer(s): Daniel Calvin, Tina Stachowiak
Contributed by Julian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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You can kill the lights
you can draw the blinds
my heart’s shackled down
bound to your bed
Can you stay a while?
keep me by your side
feel my scattered heart
fix me I said
We could lay here
underneath the river
if you stay
if you stay
We could sleep here
underneath the river
if you stay
if you stay
we could go home
We could go home
down below, low, low
Nobody knows where we will go
down below, low, low
Can we stay inside?
lay here by the fire
please dont let me go
say it ain’t so
Leave me in the night
with no warning sign
are we burning out?
mirrors and smoke?
We could lay here
underneath the river
if you stay
if you stay
We could sleep here
underneath the river
if you stay
if you stay
we could go home
We could go home
down below, low, low
Nobody knows where we will go
down below, low, low
We could lay here
underneath the river
if you stay
if you stay
We could sleep here
underneath the river
if you stay
if you stay
we could go home
We could go home
Down below, low, low
Nobody knows where we will go
Down below, low, low
We could go home
Down below, low, low
Nobody knows where we will go
Down below, low, low
@linkz9166
What a beautiful melody so full of feelings, my favorite! ❤️❤️
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@ecsamuels4142
Really strange sounds producing goosebumps. These sounds should be dedicated to our Messiah Jesus♥️
@luzdelmaramarogomez5662
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@yobanamera1
It is! 💖💯
@im7aymood320
this song is super underrated I really do not know why it only has 41k likes. it deserves way more guys please show love and support if you find this comment cuz people are honestly missing out on this amazing song.
@ShepherdXVII
I agree! Axel is super underrated!
@user-wh8zu8xn9y
Dunno why likes are so low it deserves millions
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💖💞
@imnotqwerty
sO tRuE!!!!!