From the debut EP 'Aesthetics', produced by Ola Modupe-Ojo.
Rivers
Bipolar Sunshine Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Maybe we get along or maybe we don't
Or maybe we'll make it work, Lord knows I've tried
Even though you scared down the middle of my heart.
For my mistakes I had to press one, must play
But my actions will cover for my decay
Rivers will fall back
I tried my best but I'm so sorry I upset you
You know what I've become
You know what I've become
Been low but I've been higher
Been low but I've been higher
Been low but I've been higher
And higher and higher.
So am I the reason or maybe the cause
Gonna see why I let her alone outside my clothes
Boy, listen, we must try and yeah, I know
And as you scar down the middle of my heart
For my mistakes I had to press one, must play
But my actions will cover for my decay
Rivers will fall back
Gonna take you back to the first time I met you
I tried my best but I'm so sorry I upset you.
Been low but I've been higher
Been low but I've been higher
Been low but I've been higher
And higher and higher
Been low but I've been higher
Been low but I've been higher
Been low but I've been higher
And higher and higher
Maybe you love me, maybe you don't
Maybe we get along or maybe we don't
Oh baby, we'll make it work, Lord knows I've tried
Even though you scared down the middle of my heart
Been low but I've been higher
Been low but I've been higher
Been low but I've been higher
And higher and higher.
Been low but I've been higher
Been low but I've been higher
Been low but I've been higher
And higher and higher.
The song "Rivers" by Bipolar Sunshine seems to be a contemplation on a difficult relationship. The singer acknowledges the uncertainty of the relationship, wondering whether they are truly loved, whether they get along, and ultimately whether they will make it work. Despite this uncertainty, the singer is committed to trying, even though the other person has "scarred down the middle of [their] heart." They express sorrow for upsetting the other person, but also seem to recognize that their actions will "cover for [their] decay." The repetition of the lines "Been low but I've been higher" and "And higher and higher" throughout the song seem to suggest that despite the difficulties in the relationship, there have been moments of happiness and hope, and that the singer is still striving towards something greater.
The second verse of the song takes a turn, with the singer questioning whether they are the reason for the relationship's difficulties, or whether it is something else entirely. They wonder whether they have let the other person down by keeping them "alone outside [their] clothes." Despite this introspection, the chorus remains the same, with the repeated lines suggesting that the singer is still holding on to hope.
Overall, "Rivers" seems to be a song that acknowledges the difficulties of relationships, but also recognizes that sometimes it's worth striving for something better. The repeated lines about being low but also being higher suggest that there is always the potential for growth and change, even in difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe you love me, maybe you don't
I'm uncertain of your feelings towards me
Maybe we get along or maybe we don't
Our relationship is uncertain
Or maybe we'll make it work, Lord knows I've tried
Despite our difficulties, I am willing to put in effort to make our relationship work
Even though you scared down the middle of my heart
You've hurt me deeply in the past, but I'm still trying
For my mistakes I had to press one, must play
I am accepting responsibility for my past mistakes
But my actions will cover for my decay
I hope to make up for my mistakes through my actions
Rivers will fall back
Difficulties will pass and things will get better
Gonna take you back to the first time I met you
I want to reconnect with the positive feelings we had at the start of our relationship
I tried my best but I'm so sorry I upset you
I did my best, but I am sorry for any pain I may have caused you
You know what I've become
You are aware of my flaws and mistakes
Been low but I've been higher
I've experienced both good and bad moments in life
So am I the reason or maybe the cause
I am wondering if I am responsible for our relationship issues
Gonna see why I let her alone outside my clothes
I will examine why I pushed you away emotionally
Boy, listen, we must try and yeah, I know
We need to work on our relationship and I understand that
And as you scar down the middle of my heart
Your actions have caused emotional pain that I still carry
And higher and higher
I want positive feelings to continue growing between us
Contributed by Cameron I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MagikarpMaestro
Despite how much I love a song I very rarely listen to it frequently but this song... Been almost 9 years and it still feels fresh
@markarkinson577
I made an account just to comment on this tune. I've have been following sheepy for over a year now and I absolutely love this change in styles. This tune is so relaxing and deserves to be on here just as much as the other tunes. Big ups Sheepy, you've mad the last year of my life bearable.
@dragonder100
great song never really listened to something like this , thank you Bipolar Sunshine and SuicideSheep for making it possible!
@calus14
This was the first song i heard after a suicide attempt and months of hospital. years later 2012 still is in my mind because of this song. Thank you whoever runs this channel.
@sonofvicvega816
Very glad to hear you're still with us
@veromoreno-diaz
I hope you find the support and love you deserve to thrive and blossom... good wishes and get well vibes your way whomever you are, wherever you live. :)
@odilebrasseur2026
I hope you're at peace now ! Take care <3
@kimonides12
so cool,so chill,liked it a lot!thank you sheepy :)
@raspberry1364
Doesn't matter how many times I listen to it, I love this song as i loved it when I found it
@Proxiiter
More this type of music please! :)