River
Emeli Sandé Lyrics


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If you're looking for the big adventure,
And gold is all that's on your mind,
If all you want's someone to take your picture,
Then I won't waste your time

See maybe I'm too quiet for ya,
You probably never noticed me,
But if you're too big to follow rivers,
How you ever gonna find the seas

So follow me, I'll be your river river,
I'll do the running for ya, follow me,
I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya,
Follow me, I'll be your river river,
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me,
I'll be your river river, river river, yeah

If all you want are answers to your questions,
And you can't seem to find no love for free,
If you're looking for the right direction,
Then darling look for me

See, I can't make the load much lighter,
I just need you to confide in me,
But if you're too proud to follow rivers,
How you ever gonna find the sea

So follow me, I'll be your river river
I'll do the running for ya, follow me,
I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya,
Follow me, I'll be your river river,
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me,
I'll be your river river, river river yeah

Wherever you're standing I will be by your side,
Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find
I said wherever you're standing I will be by your side
Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find

So follow me, I'll be your river river
I'll do the running for ya, follow me,
I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya,
Follow me, I'll be your river river,
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me,
I'll be your river river, river river yeah





Wherever you're standing I will be by your side
Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find

Overall Meaning

"River" by Emeli Sandé is a song about being someone's support system, guide and anchor during tough times. The song is directed towards someone who is in search of adventure and success, who wants someone to take their picture and who is perhaps too big to follow rivers. Sandé urges them to follow her instead, stating that she will be their river, running for them and moving the mountains.


Sandé notes that she might be too quiet for this person, and asks them to confide in her, although she cannot make their burden lighter. Instead, she offers to be by their side through the good and the bad, never hard to find. The metaphor of being a river is a powerful one, considering rivers are a symbol of life, resilience, and continuity.


Line by Line Meaning

If you're looking for the big adventure,
If you're seeking a grand venture, that is larger than life.


And gold is all that's on your mind,
If the only thing on your mind is riches and materialistic possessions.


If all you want's someone to take your picture,
If you are only searching for someone to capture your perfect moments in a photograph.


Then I won't waste your time
I won't keep you waiting or hold you back from your goals.


See maybe I'm too quiet for ya,
It's possible that I may be too introverted for your taste.


You probably never noticed me,
It's likely that you haven't taken notice of me before.


But if you're too big to follow rivers,
If your ego and sense of self-importance prevent you from following the path to enlightenment.


How you ever gonna find the seas
How will you ever discover the vast ocean of knowledge and understanding?


So follow me, I'll be your river river,
Join me on the journey, and I will be your guide and source of motivation.


I'll do the running for ya, follow me,
Let me take the lead, and I will pave the way for you to follow.


I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya,
I will serve as your support system and help overcome any obstacles in your way.


I'm here to keep you floating, follow me,
I am here to keep you afloat and prevent you from drowning in life's challenges.


If all you want are answers to your questions,
If you're seeking answers to life's mysteries and are frustrated by the lack of clarity.


And you can't seem to find no love for free,
If you are struggling to find love without sacrificing your true self or paying a price.


If you're looking for the right direction,
If you are searching for guidance in the right path to take in life.


Then darling look for me
Then seek me out, and I will provide you the direction you need.


See, I can't make the load much lighter,
While I cannot bear your burden for you, I can help make it more bearable.


I just need you to confide in me,
Place your trust in me and open up about your struggles and fears.


But if you're too proud to follow rivers,
If your pride and ego prevent you from learning and growing.


How you ever gonna find the sea
You won't be able to discover the vast ocean of knowledge and understanding without first following the path.


Wherever you're standing I will be by your side,
I promise to always be there to support you, no matter the circumstance.


Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find
I will remain a constant in your life, even during the tough times.


So follow me, I'll be your river river
Join me in my journey, and I will serve as your guide and motivation.


I'm here to keep you floating, follow me,
I will support you and keep you afloat, as long as you follow me.


I'll be your river river, river river yeah
I will constantly be there to lead and support you on your journey.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMELI SANDE, SHAHID KHAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@laylay1387

If you're looking for the big adventure, 
And gold is all that's on your mind, 
If all you want's someone to take your picture, 
Then I won't waste your time

See maybe I'm too quiet for ya, 
You probably never noticed me, 
But if you're too big to follow rivers, 
How you ever gonna find the seas

So follow me, I'll be your river river, 
I'll do the running for ya, follow me, 
I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya, 
Follow me, I'll be your river river, 
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me, 
I'll be your river river, river river, yeah

If all you want are answers to your questions, 
And you can't seem to find no love for free, 
If you're looking for the right direction, 
Then darling look for me

See, I can't make the load much lighter, 
I just need you to confide in me, 
But if you're too proud to follow rivers, 
How you ever gonna find the sea

So follow me, I'll be your river river
I'll do the running for ya, follow me, 
I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya, 
Follow me, I'll be your river river, 
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me, 
I'll be your river river, river river yeah

Wherever you're standing I will be by your side, 
Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find
I said wherever you're standing I will be by your side 
Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find

So follow me, I'll be your river river
I'll do the running for ya, follow me, 
I'll be your river river, I'll move the mountains for ya,
Follow me, I'll be your river river, 
I'm here to keep you floating, follow me, 
I'll be your river river, river river yeah

Wherever you're standing I will be by your side 
Through the good through the bad, I'll never be hard to find



All comments from YouTube:

@ChesRokas

"I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life"

He still loves you, He still forgives you and you are still His.
Jesus is your River

@Sincerely_Key

Amen.

@Cherokeeutube2

I was in a bad place, when I first heard this song. In the gym with my headphones on it was very intimate. Jesus was speaking to me through this song. I cried, this song is blessed.

@davidbutler323

amen sister

@nompumahlangu83

Wow that's something good on you girl!!

@Ashley_Banks11

interesting you said that. I sometimes think her songs are written as if she is singing about God. Even her other song "next to me" She is a great lyricist.

@marshahenry6928

I woke up to this whilst sleeping on the sofa . A few hours after I had a phone call then had to get to the hospice and watched my sister pass. This song reminds me of that day

@grzasko4183

i love how her songs are clean and they actually have a point.

@blahzemerald

Emily Grzasko uh

@justrio6445

Emily Grzasko yeah she an amazing artist who don't just do it for money

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