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River Runs Deep (J J Cale)
Well, the river runs deep and the water is cold as ice
The river runs deep and the water is cold as ice
I go down there every chance I get
It's where my baby she met her death
And the river runs deep and the water's cold as ice

Ain't no woman gonna make a fool out of me
Ain't no woman gonna make a fool out of me
Running 'round, that's what they said
She's at the bottom of the river dead
And the river runs deep and the water's cold as ice

No cheating woman gonna get a good man down
No cheating woman gonna get a good man down
Running 'round like a silly fool




You're gonna end up at the bottom of the pool
And the river runs deep and the water's cold as ice

Overall Meaning

The song "River Runs Deep" by J.J. Cale is a mournful tune about lost love and betrayal. The repetition of the line "the river runs deep and the water is cold as ice" emphasizes the solemnity of the situation. The singer in the song is a man who has lost his lover, and he finds himself visiting the river where she died. He is bitter and heartbroken, and he is not willing to let another woman make a fool out of him. He warns the listener that cheating women will not get a good man down, and he believes that they will eventually end up in the same place as his lost love, at the bottom of the river.


The song's message is clear, and the music has a slow, soulful vibe that reflects the sadness of the lyrics. The use of the electric guitar and the harmonica give the song a bluesy feel, reinforcing the melancholy tone. The song suggests the danger of giving in to temptation and the consequences that come with it. The final line "the river runs deep and the water's cold as ice" is haunting, as it reminds us that life can be unforgiving and that mistakes can have dire consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, the river runs deep and the water is cold as ice
The river is profound and the water is frigid


I go down there every chance I get
I frequently visit the river


It's where my baby she met her death
My partner passed away at this location


And the river runs deep and the water's cold as ice
The river is still profound and the water is still cold


Ain't no woman gonna make a fool out of me
I won't let any woman make me look foolish


Running 'round, that's what they said
People accuse women of being promiscuous


She's at the bottom of the river dead
That woman is deceased and submerged in the river


And the river runs deep and the water's cold as ice
The river is still profound and the water is still cold


No cheating woman gonna get a good man down
An unfaithful woman won't ruin a good man


Running 'round like a silly fool
Behaving foolishly by being promiscuous


You're gonna end up at the bottom of the pool
You'll eventually meet a similar fate to my deceased partner


And the river runs deep and the water's cold as ice
The river is still profound and the water is still cold




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Amo essa versão de Summertime...

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what a great song, follow the bass and everything else

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That trumpet.

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