Forming in 2009, the band quickly gained momentum following a win in a local battle of the bands in early 2010 and an appearance on the Vans Warped Tour. They have also played as support act for bands such as Paramore, Tokyo Police Club and A Day to Remember.
They released their debut EP, For Now, in 2011, through their own label Homeskool Prom. Two singles were released from the EP - "Bridges" (whose video clip has received over one million views on YouTube) and "Anchors Make Good Shoes." An acoustic version of the EP followed in September 2012.
The band's second and most recent EP, Becoming, was released on June 11, 2013. Videos were released for the singles "Cold Blooded" and "You Don't Know How." The band were also nominated for a 2014 Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year; which they lost to A Tribe Called Red.
In 2014 they signed with Ohio based label InVogue Records and they label re-released becoming as a full length album with 15 tracks on February 24, 2015. Two years later the band followed it up with "Synesthesia" which was released on February 3, 2017. With this release it showed the band move away from its pop punk roots and transition into a synthpop sound with Influences coming from Metric, Tegan and Sara, & Cocteau Twins. The band toured extensively for the album throughout, Canada, Europe, & the United States.
Fast forward to 2020 and they self-released the 7 track EP "Spectra" on May 1. Since the global pandemic was going on due to Covid-19 and the band couldn't tour, twin sisters focused on a new project dubbed Softcult and released their debut EP "Year Of The Rat" on April 16, 2021.
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The River
Courage My Love Lyrics
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Like the currents of the river
No I can't tell you where it may lead
I can only hope it carries me far
You told me not to fight,
With dreams so big, there's no use
You were almost right
My dreams are always bigger than you
You'll be surprised, when this river leads into the sea
River carry me [x3]
I throw every thought into the sea
Just to see how far they sink
Though I know they'll all come back to me
When this guilty tide holds them in
I can't believe I almost gave into the undertow
Every time I fall, I get back up cause now I know
I know you'll swear that you still have faith in me
You'll be surprised when this river leads into the sea
(carry me away)
River carry me
This promise I will keep
You won't forget me easily
River carry me [x4]
I know you'll swear that you still have faith in me
You'll be surprised where this river leads me
I know you'll swear that you still have faith in me
Your be surprised when this river leads into the sea
(carry me away)
River carry me
The song "The River" by Courage My Love is about the singer's journey through life and how she relies on the river to take her to places unknown. The river is used as a metaphor for life's struggles and challenges, and the unknown destination represents the unpredictability of life. The lyrics suggest that the river has a pull on the singer, and she is unable to control its direction, but rather surrender to it. The lyrics "I can feel you pulling down on me, like the currents of the river" suggests that the singer is aware that something is affecting her and believes it's the river.
The second part suggests that someone gave her advice, telling her not to fight the river and follow her dreams. The lyrics "You told me not to fight, with dreams so big, there's no use" suggest that the singer needs support to follow her dreams. The lyrics "My dreams are always bigger than you" signify that she is determined to follow her dreams despite every obstacle. She throws every thought into the sea to see how far they will sink, knowing that they will come back to her. She almost gave in to the undertow, but she gets back up every time she falls, knowing the river will lead her to new places.
The chorus "River Carry Me" repeats four times, suggesting that the singer wants the river to carry her away. It's her way of surrendering and letting the river take her to new places. The lyrics "You won't forget me easily" suggest that even when she's gone, her memory will linger. The lyrics "I know you'll swear that you still have faith in me" suggest someone close to her still believes in her despite everything.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel you pulling down on me
You are exerting a strong influence over me
Like the currents of the river
Similar to the way a river current pulls objects downstream
No I can't tell you where it may lead
I don't know where this influence will take me
I can only hope it carries me far
I can only hope that this influence will take me to a good place
You told me not to fight,
You advised me not to resist this influence
With dreams so big, there's no use
My ambitions are so high that resisting this influence would be pointless
You were almost right
Your advice was nearly correct
My dreams are always bigger than you
My aspirations are greater than your influence
I know you'll swear that you still have faith in me
I believe you will convince me of your continued support
You'll be surprised, when this river leads into the sea
When this influence takes me to a successful destination, you will be pleasantly surprised
I throw every thought into the sea
I'm releasing all of my thoughts and worries into the water
Just to see how far they sink
To gauge how deep my problems truly are
Though I know they'll all come back to me
Despite my efforts, I know my problems will eventually resurface
When this guilty tide holds them in
When the waves of guilt bring my issues back up
I can't believe I almost gave into the undertow
I almost gave in to the directionless, dangerous pull of the water
Every time I fall, I get back up cause now I know
Even when I fail, I persevere and keep trying because I've learned from my mistakes
This promise I will keep
I will stay dedicated to my goals
You won't forget me easily
My determination and perseverance will make an impression on you
River carry me
I am asking the river to guide me towards success
You'll be surprised where this river leads me
You'll be amazed by the journey I take and the heights I achieve
Your be surprised when this river leads into the sea
You will be shocked by how far this journey takes me
(carry me away)
A repetition of the request for the river to carry them towards success
River carry me
Final request for the river to lead them on their journey
Writer(s): Edward Joel Kowalczyk Copyright: Mucho Loco Music Ltd.
Contributed by Lila V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Crimson_Conundrum
Still an amazing song after all these years!
Ignorance247
This is my favourite song by CML and this video is epic!! Love it :)
kristi arwood
its a pretty song!! I just found u guys today!! I think u are awesome!! love the acoustic!! :)
MrWolverineToYou
Great video. Love the DBZ , but you can't kill Phoenix. She is way to powerful and awesome!!
MrVideoguys
Great video! You guys rock
Patrick O
That...was...AWESOME!!!! You guys are amazing! :D
hafiezeye89
this is amazing:) courage my love rocks^^
Rayndrop !!
I love this song so much it's beautiful :) I like their old album like this kind of stuff, although stereo's a good song too
inuyasha2309
I'd love to learn how to play this. I hope you guys release a songbook soon (>o<)
Messias Langer
Gostei demais do vídeo \m/