River
Ben & Alfie Lyrics
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Mold it with the speed and the power of your current
Ohhh let the river run wild
Let it overflow and I'll never thirst again
May the banks of my soul yield the evidence
Oh let the river run wild
Oh let the river run wild
Let me see with your eyes
Let that living water flow
From the depths take control
Over every part
Let me speak with your words
Let me run with your strength
Let the river run wild
Over me testifying
Of the life you bring
Ohhh let the river run wild
Find me in the delta in the middle of your might
Open up the floodgates and surround me on all sides
Ohhh let the river run wild
Let it overflow and I'll never thirst again
May the banks of my soul yield the evidence
Ohhh let the river run wild
Let me see with your eyes
Let me feel with your heart
Let that living water flow
From the depths take control
Over every part
Let me speak with your words
Let me run with your strength
Let the river run wild
Over me testifying
Of the life you bring
Ohhh let the river run wild
The song "River" by Ben & Alfie is an introspective and reflective track that delves into the themes of redemption, hope, and overcoming personal struggles. The lyrics speak of the singer's journey towards self-discovery and finding their way home. The river, which flows out to the sea, is used as a metaphor for life's journey, with the ocean representing the final destination, and the current being a symbol of the forces beyond one's control that shape their path. The singer seeks solace in the water, an element that is often associated with cleansing and renewal, letting the spirit swallow them and guide them towards their destination.
The lyrics also touch on the themes of growth and the passage of time. The singer reflects on their past mistakes, having loved many women and gone down the wrong ways several times. However, they see this moment as the verge of a breakthrough, a fine line that cannot be bent, and seek to fight through the dimming and rage against the dying of the light. They hope to live for the moment that's left and find their way home, even if the path is fraught with nine kinds of trouble.
Overall, the lyrics of "River" by Ben & Alfie encourage listeners to seek redemption, have hope, and embrace the journey of life, even in the face of challenges and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I went down to the river
I traveled to the river
Flowing out onto the sea
The river's course leads to the ocean
On my way to the ocean
I'm headed towards the vast sea
Let the spirit swallow me
I surrender to the power of nature
I got low down in the water
I submerged myself in the river
I let the current guide my bones
I allowed the river to lead me
I got nine kinds of trouble
I've faced many challenges
I'm just trying to find my way home
I'm attempting to return to my true self
Over twenty some years of living
I've lived for more than two decades
And a thousand wasted days
I've experienced many unproductive moments
I have loved a lot of women
I've been in love with multiple women
Many times I've gone wrong ways
I've made many mistakes
And I came down to the water
I visited the river
For a dip to cleanse my soul
I bathed in the river for spiritual purification
They keep telling me that I'm just a babe
Others view me as inexperienced
But baby why do I feel so old?
Yet, I feel much older than my age
This is the verge of a breakthrough
I'm on the brink of a new discovery
It's a fine line that cannot be bent
It's a delicate situation that cannot be altered
And I felt like a river run dry
I felt drained and lifeless
But I don't know where all of the rainwater went
I'm uncertain of where my hope and vitality disappeared
And I believe we were all dead or dying
I believed we were all hopeless
But I see different in the blue light
However, there's a new perspective I can see
There is no such thing as a dawn or a dusk
The transition from day to night is continuous
It's daylight until it is night
Daytime lasts until it becomes night
You gotta fight through the dimming
You must struggle through the dark times
You gotta run into the winds
You must confront challenges head-on
You gotta rage against the dying of the light
You must resist succumbing to hopelessness
Live for the moment that's left
Live in the present moment
'Cause there is no such thing as a dying man
A person remains alive until their last breath
We are alive 'til the moment we're dead
Our life persists until the end
And a drowning man is just a living man
A person who appears to be drowning is still alive
Who hasn't run out of his last bit of breath
They have yet to take their final breath
Find my way home
Return to my original purpose
Find my way home
Discover where I truly belong
Find my way home
Figuring out my true self
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Written by: Benjamin Keeler
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Henry Tozer
Brilliant! Without a doubt one of the greatest songs of this millenium!
incarnadine dream
Amazing song, have heard it preformed better, but still amazing.
Fiona Holmes
I have heard it sound better. It is an amazing song.
Fiona Holmes
They are going to be in concert on the 8th November in Birmingham. Sooo excited! Contact me if you are interested there are only going to be a small number of tickets as they are popular amongst my friends. I decided to put them on near me.ย