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River
Charlotte OC Lyrics
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You are all I've got
We've tried to make it stop
But maybe we don't try enough
We keep on running like a river, river
We keep on talking but it's making it worse
Into the darkest night, we keep on running like a river, river
You're all I need
And I've tried relentlessly
Giving you up is the hardest part
On the edge of what we are
We keep on running like a river, river
We keep on talking but it's making it worse
Into the darkest night, we keep on running like a river, river
We keep on running like a river, river
We keep on talking but it's making it worse
Into the darkest night, we keep on running like a river, river
Even though I see the end and I've had enough
I can't make it stop, I can't make it stop
Even though I said I never wanna fall in love
I can't make it stop, will you make it stop
Oh, we keep on running like a river, river
We keep on talking but it's making it worse
Into the darkest night, we keep on running like a river, river
We keep on running like a river, river
We keep on talking but it's making it worse
Into the darkest night, we keep on running like a river, river
Even though I see the end and I've had enough
I can't make it stop, I can't make it stop
Even though I said I never wanna fall in love
I can't make it stop, will you make it stop
The lyrics of "River" by Charlotte OC are about a relationship that is struggling to survive. The singer of the song believes that this relationship is all they have, and despite their efforts to improve it, it seems to be getting worse. They are continuously running and talking, but it only makes things worse, and they are drifting apart. The line 'We keep on running like a river' suggests that the relationship is just flowing along like a river's currents, where there is no control over where it's heading, and it is almost like they are helpless.
The chorus repeats the same lines twice, emphasizing how the couple keeps holding on to this relationship even though they are well aware of its flaws. The lines, "Even though I see the end and I've had enough, I can't make it stop, I can't make it stop" reveal that despite wanting to move on from the relationship, the singer just can't seem to walk away. Furthermore, "We keep on running like a river, river" can also be interpreted as the cyclical patterns in a relationship, where the same issues keep popping up, and they keep running and talking about them.
Overall, "River" is a song that depicts the conflict between holding on to a relationship and knowing when to walk away. It's a relatable tale of two people who seem to have lost their connection despite their best efforts, and they just can't stop falling into the same patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
You hold me out
You keep me at arm's length
You are all I've got
You are the only one I have
We've tried to make it stop
We attempted to end this
But maybe we don't try enough
Perhaps we aren't putting in enough effort
We keep on running like a river, river
We continue to persist like a flowing river
We keep on talking but it's making it worse
We talk, but it only exacerbates the situation
Into the darkest night, we keep on running like a river, river
We keep going, even in the worst times
You're all I need
I only need you
And I've tried relentlessly
I've made many attempts
Giving you up is the hardest part
It is difficult to let go of you
On the edge of what we are
We are at the breaking point
Even though I see the end and I've had enough
Despite knowing it's over and being fed up
I can't make it stop, I can't make it stop
I can't seem to put an end to this
Even though I said I never wanna fall in love
Even though I vowed to never love
I can't make it stop, will you make it stop
I can't end this, will you be able to?
Contributed by Annabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.