The River
Davin Herbrüggen Lyrics


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Somethin' has to cause you pain
To teach you that you never wanna lose it again
Somethin' has to break your heart
To show you how much it played a part
Somethin' has to make you run
To make you understand what you've become
Somethin' has to make you fall
So you realize standing up is wonderful
Somethin' has to wake you in the middle of the night
To makes you understand that it's worth the fight
If you lose that somethin', it should make you cry
To understand the meaning of life

I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (oh-ohh)
Lose somebody you love in the river of tears

Somethin' has to break your bones
To teach you how to jump over sticks and stones
Somethin' has to make you hurt
To cherish all the love lying in the dirt
Some things stay and they lift you up
A million reasons not to stop
I know it hurts, but don't give up
Couldn't take it if you did

I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (oh-ohh)
Lose somebody you love
I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
But you (oh-ohh)
But you're forever inside in my veins
In the river of love
Such a long river
It makes you shiver
Such a long river

Somethin' has to drag you down
To teach you that it's time to turn around
Somethin' has to make you pay
To show you that there is a way

I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (oh-ohh)
Lose somebody you love
I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
But you (oh-ohh)
But you're forever inside in my veins
In the river of love
Such a long river
It makes you shiver




Such a long river
This river of love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Davin Herbrüggen's song "The River" reflect on the difficult aspects of life, and how we must experience pain to learn and grow. The lines "Somethin' has to cause you pain / To teach you that you never wanna lose it again" and "Somethin' has to break your heart / To show you how much it played a part" emphasize the idea that sometimes we need to go through difficult times to appreciate what we have and to learn not to take it for granted.


The song also touches on the theme of loss, specifically the loss of someone we love. The lines "I cry a river over you / It hurts so bad, hurts so bad / When you lose somebody you love in the river of tears" express the pain and grief that comes with losing someone important to us.


Overall, the lyrics of "The River" encourage listeners to keep going, even in the face of adversity. As the lines "I know it hurts, but don't give up / Couldn't take it if you did" suggest, it can be challenging to keep moving forward when we're experiencing pain or loss, but we must persevere.


Line by Line Meaning

Somethin' has to cause you pain
Experiencing pain can show you the value of something, making you never want to lose it again


Somethin' has to break your heart
Heartbreak can reveal just how important something or someone was in your life


Somethin' has to make you run
Running away from a problem can help you understand what you've become and what you need to face


Somethin' has to make you fall
Failure can teach you the importance of perseverance and finding the courage to stand back up


Somethin' has to wake you in the middle of the night
Reminders of what's important can wake you up to the value of something and how much it's worth fighting for


If you lose that somethin', it should make you cry
Losing something that mattered can be painful, but can also help you understand the true meaning of life


I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
The pain of losing someone you love can be overwhelming and unbearable


When you (oh-ohh) Lose somebody you love in the river of tears
Losing someone you love can be like drowning in a river of tears and heartache


Somethin' has to break your bones
Experiencing pain can teach you how to overcome obstacles and emerge stronger


Somethin' has to make you hurt
Feeling pain and hurt can help you appreciate and cherish the love that still exists


Some things stay and they lift you up
Some things in life, like love and support, can lift you up and help you overcome the pain


I know it hurts, but don't give up
Although the pain can be unbearable, giving up only means losing the chance to discover what comes next


Couldn't take it if you did
Losing someone or something you love so much can be too much to bear, making it impossible to give up


But you (oh-ohh) But you're forever inside in my veins In the river of love
Although someone you love might be gone, they remain a part of you forever - in your memories, your heart, and your soul


Such a long river It makes you shiver Such a long river This river of love
The journey of love and loss is a long and often difficult one that can evoke strong emotions and cause shivers down your spine


Somethin' has to drag you down
Being knocked down or facing challenges can be the push you need to change direction and find a new way forward


Somethin' has to make you pay
Consequences or setbacks can help you realize that there is always a way to overcome them and grow stronger




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Davin Herbrueggen

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Tessa 02

The River

Davin Herbrüggen

Somethin' has to cause you pain
To teach you that you never wanna lose it again
Somethin' has to break your heart
To show you how much it played a part
Somethin' has to make you run
To make you understand what you've become
Somethin' has to make you fall
So you realize standing up is wonderful

Somethin' has to wake you in the middle of the night
To make you understand that it's worth the fight
If you lose that somethin', it should make you cry
You'd understand the meaning of life

I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (oh-ohh)
Lose somebody you love in that river of tears

Somethin' has to break your bones
To teach you how to jump over sticks and stones
Somethin' has to make you hurt
To cherish all the love lying in the dirt

Some things stay and they lift you up
A million reasons not to stop
I know it hurts, but don't give up
Couldn't take it if you did

I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (oh-ohh)
Lose somebody you love
I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
But you're (oh-ohh)
Forever inside in my veins, in that river of blood

Such a long river
It makes you shiver
Such a long river
Somethin' has to drag you down
To teach you that it's time to turn around
Somethin' has to make you pray
To show you that there is a way
I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (oh-ohh)
Lose somebody you love
I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (oh-ohh)
But you're forever inside in my veins, in that river of blood
Such a long river
It makes you shiver
Such a long river
An endless river of love



Arlind a.

Somethin' has to cause you pain
To teach you that you never wanna lose it again
Somethin' has to break your heart
To show you how much it played a part
Somethin' has to make you run
To make you understand what you've become
Somethin' has to make you fall
So you realize standing up is wonderful

[Pre-Chorus]
Somethin' has to wake you in the middle of the night
To make you understand that it's worth the fight
If you lose that somethin', it should make you cry
You'd understand the meaning of life

[Chorus]
I cry a river over you (Oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (Oh-ohh)
Lose somebody you love in that river of tears

[Verse 2]
Somethin' has to break your bones
To teach you how to jump over sticks and stones
Somethin' has to make you hurt
To cherish all the love lying in the dirt


[Pre-Chorus]
Some things stay and they lift you up
A million reasons not to stop
I know it hurts, but don't give up
Couldn't take it if you did

[Chorus]
I cry a river over you (Oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (Oh-ohh)
Lose somebody you love
I cry a river over you (Oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
But you're (Oh-ohh)
Forever inside in my veins, in that river of blood

[Post-Chorus]
Such a long river
It makes you shiver
Such a long river

[Bridge]
Somethin' has to drag you down
To teach you that it's time to turn around
Somethin' has to make you pray
To show you that there is a wayI cry a river over you (Oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (Oh-ohh)
Lose somebody you love
I cry a river over you (Oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
But you're (Oh-ohh)
Forever inside in my veins, in that river of blood

[Post-Chorus]
Such a long river
It makes you shiver
Such a long river

[Bridge]
Somethin' has to drag you down
To teach you that it's time to turn around
Somethin' has to make you pray
To show you that there is a way


I cry a river over you (Oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (Oh-ohh)
Lose somebody you love
I cry a river over you (Oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (Oh-ohh)
But you're forever inside in my veins, in that river of blood

[Outro]
Such a long river
It makes you shiver
Such a long river
An endless river of love



Patricia Schwarzer

Somethin' has to cause you pain
To teach you that you never wanna lose it again
Somethin' has to break your heart
To show you how much it played a part
Somethin' has to make you run
To make you understand what you've become
Somethin' has to make you fall
So you realize standing up is wonderful

Somethin' has to wake you in the middle of the night
To make you understand that it's worth the fight
If you lose that somethin', it should make you cry
You'd understand the meaning of life

I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (oh-ohh)
Lose somebody you love in that river of tears

Somethin' has to break your bones
To teach you how to jump over sticks and stones
Somethin' has to make you hurt
To cherish all the love lying in the dirt

Some things stay and they lift you up
A million reasons not to stop
I know it hurts, but don't give up
Couldn't take it if you did

I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (oh-ohh)
Lose somebody you love
I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
But you're (oh-ohh)
Forever inside in my veins, in that river of blood

Such a long river
It makes you shiver
Such a long river
Somethin' has to drag you down
To teach you that it's time to turn around
Somethin' has to make you pray
To show you that there is a way
I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (oh-ohh)
Lose somebody you love
I cry a river over you (oh-ohh)
It hurts so bad, hurts so bad
When you (oh-ohh)
But you're forever inside in my veins, in that river of blood
Such a long river
It makes you shiver
Such a long river
An endless river of love



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Chris Gamble

Super Song. Endlich mal ein Titel der nicht aus der Feder vom Bohlen stammt und die einfachen 0815 Akkorde trägt. Der Track ist mal echt ein Ohrwurm und die Stimme vom Davin ist der Knaller. Daumen hoch an Philip Braun der den Titel komponiert hat!

ReiseRobby

Schlechteste Chartplatzierung eines DSDS-Siegertitels aller Zeiten.

affe mit waffe

@Diana F. ich bin mir recht sicher, dass ich es besser weiß verbringe den ganzen tag mit gitarre und klavier

Sue🥀

Das Lied hat Bohlen geschrieben 🤔

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