In 1976 their first LP titled Strange New Flesh came out, but did not fare well with either critics or the public. After dropping the vocals, Colosseum II found their niche: an instrumental fusion of jazz, rock, symphonic and classic. They went on to release Electric Savage (1977) and Wardance (1978), two albums of flashy, technical playing highlighted by the interplay between Moore's guitar and Airey's synthesizers and organ.
Rivers
Colosseum II Lyrics
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Now that the storm clouds have all blown away.
Now that the spells have been broken.
Feelin' the beauty I am seeing today.
It was always there.
Don't let the rivers of our love run dry.
Don't stop the flames we have from burning.
Don't stop our world from turning.
Don't let the rivers of our love run dry.
Don't stop the flames we have from burning.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Don't let the rivers of our love run dry.
Don't stop our world, don't stop our world,
Don't stop our world from turning.
The flames gonna keep on burning.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Ooh, ooh.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Oh, ooh, ooh.
The lyrics to Colosseum II's song Rivers are a plea for preservation of love in the face of adversities. The first verse speaks of finding refuge under the protection of a loved one. After weathering the storm and breaking the spells, the singer celebrates the beauty they see around them, only to realize that it was there all along. The chorus urges the continuance of the fiery passion in their love, likening it to the unstoppable flow of rivers and the perpetual burning of flames. The repetition of the last line, "Don't stop our world from turning," reinforces the idea that their union is essential to their existence.
Overall, Rivers is a romantic call to action, a declaration of the inextinguishable nature of love. The song's themes are universal and timeless, as it touches on the importance of communication, preservation, and perseverance in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Under your wings now, over the worst.
Now feeling safe and protected with you after going through the worst of times.
Now that the storm clouds have all blown away.
Now that the troubles and hardships have passed us by.
Now that the spells have been broken.
Now that the negative forces and influences on us have been removed.
Feelin' the beauty I am seeing today.
Now seeing and appreciating the beauty and positivity around me.
It was always there.
Realizing that the beauty and positivity were always present, just unnoticed before.
Don't let the rivers of our love run dry.
Do not allow the passion and love in our relationship to fade away or disappear.
Don't stop the flames we have from burning.
Don't put out or extinguish the passion and love we share.
Don't let the rivers of our love run dry.
Do not allow the passion and love in our relationship to fade away or disappear.
Don't stop our world from turning.
Don't let anything stop or hinder the progression and development of our relationship.
The flames gonna keep on burning.
The passion and love we share will continue to burn strongly, no matter what.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement with the previous statement.
Ooh, ooh.
Vocalization of emotion or sensation.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement with the previous statement.
Oh, ooh, ooh.
Vocalization of emotion or sensation.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MAT SINNER, TOM NAUMANN
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