The River
Edison Glass Lyrics


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These dry lips, they search for comfort.
Will I settle for a quick rain or search for the source?
In the rain, life is beautiful... I guess.
I know there's more, I long for something deeper.

Take me to...

How deep and broad is this communion.
Channel of amazing depth.

Water pulling under me.
I'm not moving, You move me.




I'm ready for this current now.
Take me to the river.

Overall Meaning

The song "The River" by Edison Glass is a reflective piece about the search for deeper meaning and purpose in life. The opening lines of "These dry lips, they search for comfort" convey a sense of emptiness and longing for something more meaningful. The singer is faced with a choice - to settle for something quick and temporary or to embark on a journey to find the source of true comfort.


The idea of rain is used as a metaphor for the beauty of life, but it is clear that the singer is searching for something more profound than just the surface level. The line "I know there's more, I long for something deeper" highlights this desire for deeper connection and meaning. The chorus of the song urges the listener to take the singer to the river, which represents a communion or connection that is both deep and broad.


The powerful imagery of water pulling under the singer and the line "I'm not moving, You move me" suggests a sense of surrender and trust in something greater than themselves. The song ends with a sense of readiness to dive into the unknown, to embrace the current and allow it to take them to the river where they can find deeper connection and meaning in life.


Line by Line Meaning

These dry lips, they search for comfort.
I am searching for something to quench my thirst and bring me comfort.


Will I settle for a quick rain or search for the source?
Should I settle for a temporary solution or explore the root of my problems?


In the rain, life is beautiful... I guess.
I appreciate the beauty of nature even during difficult times.


I know there's more, I long for something deeper.
I am aware that there is more to life and I seek a deeper meaning or purpose.


Take me to...
I desire to be taken to a specific place or state of being.


How deep and broad is this communion.
There is a profound and expansive connection that I am experiencing.


Channel of amazing depth.
This connection is characterized by incredible depth and complexity.


Water pulling under me.
I am being pulled by forces beyond my control.


I'm not moving, You move me.
I am not acting on my own willpower, but rather being guided by a higher force.


I'm ready for this current now.
I am prepared to embrace this powerful energy and allow it to carry me forward.


Take me to the river.
I want to be taken to a place of renewal and transformation, where I can be cleansed and reborn.




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CAREY KEMPER

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Tits Armageddon

Life is beautiful i guess

Rosalie Zuijderwijk

@blinkonce Glad you like it :D

Heavy Duty Super Ego

Hello, tis James from EG. I still get plenty of warm messages asking what we've been up to. Thanks for caring guys, we miss you too... Mountain and I have a new band so... I guess that's my answer! http://youtu.be/TtoxV5tLct8

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