Rivers in Your Mouth
Ben Howard/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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The river in your mouth is pouring out
Water takes the
Shape of all that it surrounds
Yeah I know
I've been trying so hard to keep in time
With all of the hours in your day
Who let you out among the crowd?
Not like that
These streets will tear you down
How it is
Under my skin, now you are
Pictures of all you’ll ever be
Oh I am not myself
Today
I am not feeling
Okay
Hold it in love
The river in your mouth is pouring out
Water takes the
Shape of all that it’s around
Yeah I know
I been trying so hard to keep in time
With all of the sounds that you make
Hold it in babe
Come at you from both sides of your mind
Thick and thin these
Walls you’ll always stand behind
Are sick and tired
Oh I beg for the world to change
But it don’t
No it ain't all you and that’s the thing
Oh I am not myself
Today
I am not feeling
Okay
And you
Showed me hope amidst the harlequins in spring
And you
Told me life was learning how to be your friend
The lyrics to Ben Howard's "Rivers in Your Mouth" are full of metaphors and imagery that explore the struggle to reconcile oneself with the world around them. The opening lines, "Hold it in love / The river in your mouth is pouring out" suggest that emotions and experiences are difficult to contain and can overflow like a river. The idea that "Water takes the shape of all that it surrounds" represents how we are shaped and influenced by our surroundings.
Throughout the song, the singer offers advice to someone who is struggling to find their place in the world. He warns them that the city can "tear you down" and that they need to find a way to protect themselves. "Thick and thin these / Walls you’ll always stand behind / Are sick and tired" suggest that the person is trapped in a cycle of negativity and must let go of the old patterns to move forward.
The chorus "Oh I am not myself / Today / I am not feeling / Okay" encapsulates the feeling of being lost and unsure of oneself. However, the bridge "And you / Showed me hope amidst the harlequins in spring / And you / Told me life was learning how to be your friend" offers a glimmer of hope and suggests that the singer has found someone who has helped them find a way to navigate the complexities of life.
Overall, "Rivers in Your Mouth" is a complex exploration of themes such as identity, connection, and purpose, and the lyrics show a profound understanding of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold it in love
Try to contain your emotions with love.
The river in your mouth is pouring out
Your words are overflowing with emotions.
Water takes the
Shape of all that it surrounds
Our situations change us just like water conforms to its surroundings.
Yeah I know
I've been trying so hard to keep in time
With all of the hours in your day
I understand how busy you are and I am trying to match your pace.
Hold it in babe
Who let you out among the crowd?
Not like that
These streets will tear you down
Control your emotions and be careful in the world because it can be cruel.
How it is
Under my skin, now you are
Pictures of all you’ll ever be
Your personality is embedded in me and I carry memories of you forever.
Oh I am not myself
Today
I am not feeling
Okay
I am not doing well today and feel a bit out of sorts.
Come at you from both sides of your mind
Thick and thin these
Walls you’ll always stand behind
Are sick and tired
Your thoughts are constantly battling each other, and the walls you have to protect yourself are becoming exhausted.
Oh I beg for the world to change
But it don’t
No it ain't all you and that’s the thing
I wish the world were different, but it's not solely your fault for the bad parts.
And you
Showed me hope amidst the harlequins in spring
And you
Told me life was learning how to be your friend
You brought me hope in a world of uncertainty and taught me that life is about learning how to be a friend.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN JOHN HOWARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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