River
Brennan Moya Lyrics


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River, did you bring me here?
Touch me now
Wipe away my fear

I will follow you along the river
There many years carved the way
I am reaching for love that's gone astray
Now I cannot sleep some days
Beyond faded tears I hide
I wish the rain would stay away

River, did you bring me here?
Touch me now
Wipe away my fear
River miles and miles still flow
Shake this land
Reap where sounds will grow

How his love journeys on the river
Heart of darkness endless trail
I am feeling the edge, can I be strong?
Now I will believe your song
Beneath diamond skies I dream
Two lonely hearts no more belong

River, did you bring me here?
Touch me now
Wipe away my fear
River miles and miles still flow




Shake this land
Reap where sounds will grow

Overall Meaning

"River" by Brennan Moya is an emotional and powerful song with lyrics that convey feelings of loss, longing, and hope. The first verse begins with the singer asking the river if it brought them to this place, possibly reflecting on a difficult journey they have had to endure. They then ask the river to touch them and wipe away their fear, as if seeking comfort and reassurance.


The chorus of the song expresses the singer's determination to follow the river, which has carved a path over many years, in their quest to find love that has been lost. They cannot find rest and have trouble sleeping, hiding behind faded tears and wishing the rain would stay away. The river is a symbol of both hope and struggle, as it continues to flow mile after mile, shaping and shaking the land.


The second verse explores the theme of love, as the singer reflects on how it can journey on the river, like an endless trail into the heart of darkness. They feel the edge but ask if they can be strong, possibly suggesting doubts or fears about their ability to endure the journey. They then express a willingness to believe in the river's song, dreaming beneath diamond skies and leaving their loneliness behind.


Overall, "River" is a song that invites the listener to contemplate their own journey and the role of hope in overcoming struggles and finding love. The river is a powerful symbol that carries the singer from a place of fear and sadness to a place of hope and possibility.


Line by Line Meaning

River, did you bring me here?
Asking if the river has led the singer to their current situation.


Touch me now
Asking the river to bring comfort and reassurance.


Wipe away my fear
Asking the river to remove the fear and uncertainty that the singer is feeling.


I will follow you along the river
The singer will follow the river's path and see where it takes them.


There many years carved the way
The river has been carving its path for many years.


I am reaching for love that's gone astray
The singer is searching for love that they have lost.


Now I cannot sleep some days
The singer is so consumed by their thoughts and emotions that they cannot sleep.


Beyond faded tears I hide
The singer is trying to hide their emotions from the world.


I wish the rain would stay away
The singer wishes that the rain would not come and add to their sadness.


River miles and miles still flow
The river continues to flow for miles and miles.


Shake this land
The river has the power to shake and change the land around it.


Reap where sounds will grow
The river will create an environment in which sound and life can thrive.


How his love journeys on the river
The singer is thinking about how love can also traverse the river's path.


Heart of darkness endless trail
The singer is feeling as if their heart is in a dark place and their journey may be never-ending.


I am feeling the edge, can I be strong?
The singer is wondering if they can be strong enough to handle the challenges that may come.


Now I will believe your song
The singer is choosing to believe in the path the river is taking them on.


Beneath diamond skies I dream
The singer is dreaming under a beautiful and glittering sky.


Two lonely hearts no more belong
Two hearts that were once lonely may no longer be alone due to the river's journey.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MOYA BRENNAN, ROSS CULLUM

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Comments from YouTube:

kickboxer

I've been following Moya since her days with Clannad. Her and her sister Enya are quality.

ronald schwigel

i first heard clannad in the summer of 1978 in milwaukee wisconsin, someone had them on a tape player playing loud i was hooked. a very gifted family of fabulous musicians thats why its called (CLANNAD).

funkykid

That girl has a voice from heaven.

Morgwyn of Ravenscar

Piękne!!!!!!

Lauren Wallace

Beautiful lady with an even more beautiful voice<3

Lauren Wallace

Indeed she is.

joe slob

Incredible song!

Mary Molotov

her voice reminds me of a beautiful siren on sea rocks.

Stu Stig

A mystic Irish voice

Angelica Andreani

Magnifique

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