Black River Drive is a New Ze… Read Full Bio ↴Auckland, New Zealand (2008 – present)
Black River Drive is a New Zealand Rock Band formed in 2008. The band consists of Sam Browne (Voice, Guitar), Matt Stone (Guitar), Mike Tan (Drums) and Rosko McNaughton (Bass).
Down By The River
Black River Drive Lyrics
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Let us watch the stars tonight
Listen to you breathe
And the crickets keep in time
I will hold you 'til the sun cuts through the night
I will hold you 'til the morning burns the sky
You are on my mind but your world is far from here
You are somewhere else, another holds you dear
You are still my girl, the song remains the same
You will find me down by the river
Down where no-one can see us
You will find me down by the river
Here's a little place where you and I can hide
And I'll meet you there
When the time is right
Listen to this song
I wrote every word for you
Remember when our love was innocent and true
I wanna hold you 'til the sun cuts through the night
I wanna hold you 'til the morning burns the sky
You will find me down by the river
Down where no-one can see us
You will find me down by the river
Here's a little place where you and I can hide
And I'll meet you there
When the time is right
I wish that I could find the words
I wish that I could let you know
That you're the only one I want
(I'll meet you there)
I keep myself for you
(I'll meet you there)
I will be waiting here
(I'll meet you there)
Here for you
And you will find me
You will find me
You will find me
The lyrics to Black River Drive's song Down By The River seem to be a love letter to someone who is no longer accessible. The singer is speaking to someone who is far away, thinking of her and feeling close to her despite the distance. He longs to be with her, hold her, and share a moment of tenderness. The singer, it seems, is still in love with her and writing this song brings back memories of when their love was pure and innocent. The two may not be able to be together, but he assures her that he will always be waiting for her down by the river.
The singer seems to be accepting of the current situation, knowing that they cannot be together but that does not mean that his feelings have changed. The river is a symbol of their love, a place where they can be together, hidden away from the world. He is offering a chance for them to reunite and share a moment of intimacy. The chorus repeats the lines, "You will find me down by the river, here's a little place where you and I can hide, and I'll meet you there when the time is right." The singer is making a promise to her, promising that they will be reunited and sharing a moment of love.
The song itself is a beautiful ballad that speaks to our deepest feelings of love, longing, and hope. It has a dreamy quality that transports the listener to a place where love reigns supreme. It is a romantic and heartfelt song that can be interpreted in many different ways. Perhaps it is a song about lost love or about long-distance relationships. Either way, the song will resonate with anyone who has ever been in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Come in closer now
Approach me, let's get closer
Let us watch the stars tonight
Let's watch the stars together tonight
Listen to you breathe
I want to hear you breathe
And the crickets keep in time
The crickets are keeping a rhythm
I will hold you 'til the sun cuts through the night
I will embrace you until sunrise
I will hold you 'til the morning burns the sky
I will embrace you until daylight
You are on my mind but your world is far from here
You are in my thoughts, but physically distant
You are somewhere else, another holds you dear
You are with someone else who holds your affection
Though the years go by and everything has changed
Time has passed and things have evolved
You are still my girl, the song remains the same
You still belong to me, nothing has altered
You will find me down by the river
I will be at the river waiting for you
Down where no-one can see us
We'll be hidden from everyone
Here's a little place where you and I can hide
I have found a spot for us to conceal ourselves
And I'll meet you there
I will join you at that place
When the time is right
At the appropriate moment
Listen to this song
This song is for you to hear
I wrote every word for you
I penned each word with you in mind
Remember when our love was innocent and true
Recall a time when our love was pure and genuine
I wanna hold you 'til the sun cuts through the night
I want to hold you until the sun rises
I wanna hold you 'til the morning burns the sky
I want to hold you until daybreak
I wish that I could find the words
It's difficult for me to articulate
I wish that I could let you know
I want to inform you
That you're the only one I want
You're the only one I desire
I keep myself for you
I am devoted solely to you
I will be waiting here
I am waiting for you
Here for you
I am available to you
And you will find me
You will locate me
You will find me
You will find me
You will find me
You will find me
Contributed by Abigail F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Izzy O'Hagan
Come in closer now
Let us watch the stars tonight
Listen to you breathe
And the crickets keep in time
I will hold you 'til the sun cuts through the night
I will hold you 'til the morning burns the sky
You are on my mind
but your world is far from here
You are somewhere else
Another holds you dear
Though the years go by and everything has changed
You are still my girl; the song remains the same
You will find me down by the river
Down where no-one can see us
You will find me down by the river
Here's a little place where you and I can hide
And I'll meet you there
When the time is right
Listen to this song
I wrote every word for you
Remember when our love
was innocent and true
I wanna hold you 'til the sun cuts through the night
I wanna hold you 'til the morning burns the sky
You will find me down by the river
Down where no-one can see us
You will find me down by the river
Here's a little place where you and I can hide
And I'll meet you there
When the time is right
I wish that I could find the words
I wish that I could let you know
'Cause you're the only one I want
(I'll meet you there)
I keep myself for you
(I'll meet you there)
And I will be waiting here
(I'll meet you there)
Here for you
And you will find me
You will find me
You will find me
BM
New Zealand rock music has really stepped up lately, of course having always been good! This song is so good, among so many other new rock songs coming out of great New Zealand bands!
BlackRiverDrive
Brandon MacLeod Thank you very much! Hope you're enjoying the new material too - this song was from 2010! :)
BM
BlackRiverDrive Yes definitely! I have been listening to your new material quite a bit recently, so I thought I'd reminisce some of your older music too while I was at it. So good, keep it up :)
BlackRiverDrive
Brandon MacLeod Thanks man :)
claire stonemn
awesome song and beautiful lyrics
Josias
Ótima música...
Parabéns...
sara w
A perfect song. Talks to my heart. Love it.
BlackRiverDrive
Thank you :)
Bradley Pennington
Every song from these guys has a melody sooooooo strong......the beat part about black river drive
HillcrestSpong
Love this also. IMHO the best song on the album Perfect Flaws. The acoustic version's fantastic also.