1) Fears is L… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists who use the name Fears.
1) Fears is London-based Irish artist, musician and producer Constance Keane. She combines reflective electronics, acoustic samples, and haunting vocals. Her debut album Oíche ('Night' in Irish) was released in May 2021.
2) Fears (formerly Toluene) is the brainchild of artisan Terry Abbott (ex-Vex Red/Septembre). Dark programmed beats ornamented with Saccharin melodies and from the heart, honest entrancingly written lyrics.
Fears release their first full length album '3am, The Beautiful, The Bittersweet' Which can be downloaded free for a limited time through the 'ilike' page.
http://www.ilike.com/artist/Fears
The Fears MySpace profile can be found here > http://www.myspace.com/iamfears
River
Fears Lyrics
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There's trouble in the towns
Guess the devil loves his playground, that's for sure
I too often see the world through a veil of tears
Well, to hell with my immunity
Gonna hold you close
'Til the shadows disappear
If by magic, you mean the ocean
If by tragic, you mean the end
We weren't wrong, we were just hungry
For manna from Heaven
And come on drown me in the infinite sea
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Dare I imagine some faith and understanding?
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Bring out the dead tonight and bathe them in your sacred light to
Wash away the pain (wash away the pain)
Save me from the shadows, yeah
Cry like a siren
The light on my horizon
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Show me mercy, miracle waters
Make me golden, part of the dream
We got stung
We were just lovers
Born of temptation
Slow down, river, and float me upstream
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Dare I imagine some faith and understanding?
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Bring out the dead tonight and bathe them in your sacred light to
Wash away the pain (wash away the pain)
Save me from the shadows, yeah
Cry like a siren
The light on my horizon
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Spinning upside down
In the wake of mighty waves
See the anger of the world
When feelings run high
When feelings are so raw
We will give in to the night
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Dare I imagine some faith and understanding?
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Bring out the dead tonight and bathe them in your sacred light to
Wash away the pain (wash away the pain)
Save me from the shadows, yeah
Cry like a siren
The light on my horizon
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
In the first verse of Fears's song "River," the singer speaks of the overpowering presence of rage in their life that has led them to the brink of suffocation. They yearn for a reprieve from the constant pain that they have endured, as evidenced by the scars that still remain. Despite their struggles, the singer's will to persevere and overcome is commendable. They are determined to reach the goal that they have set for themselves, even if it means facing obstacles along the way. However, the singer is not invincible, and there is a strong sense of vulnerability in the line "before I break down and fall into a sheltered hole." This line shows that even though they are trying to rise above their struggles, they fear that they may still succumb to their limitations and fall into a state of despair and hopelessness.
The second verse explores the singer's contemplation of life's purpose and the perceived injustice that they witness on a daily basis. The line "I wonder why we are here distorted and so unclear" expresses the singer's confusion and unease about their place in the world. They question the worth of existence and the fairness of the world, citing the wars and greed that have plagued society. The final line of the verse "something has to change before I" is left open-ended, allowing the listener to interpret it as they will. It could be seen as a call to action or a resignation that change may not occur in their lifetime.
Overall, "River" is a poignant and introspective song that delves into themes of pain, perseverance, and existentialism.
Line by Line Meaning
Rage has ruled me for so long before I begin to choke
For a long time, anger has been controlling me and now it's starting to become suffocating.
And gasp for air in one last attempt to feel
I'm struggling for air, trying to feel something before it's too late.
No pain is all that I've felt and the scars still show
I've only felt pain and the physical and emotional scars are still visible.
Behold my will to rise above all that stands in my way
I have a strong determination to overcome any obstacles in my path.
To reach that goal that resides in my mind before I
I want to achieve the goal that I've set in my mind before it's too late.
Break down and fall into a sheltered hole
I don't want to lose my strength and fall into a dark place of safety.
Break down and fall
I don't want to break down and give up.
I wonder why we are here distorted and so unclear
I question the reason why we exist and why things are so confusing and distorted.
I fear that life is unfair
I'm afraid that life isn't fair.
And all the fucking wars that rage on
I'm angry and frustrated about the ongoing wars.
And the greed that flows in the veins of the hated
I'm disgusted by the powerful people who are consumed by their greed.
In the veins of the hated
This greed is present in the most hated and corrupt people in society.
Something has to change before I
There needs to be a change before it's too late.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Doug Petty, Charlton Pettus, Roland Orzabal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
Well, the streets have started burning
There's trouble in the towns
Guess the devil loves his playground
That's for sure
I too often see the world through a veil of tears
Well, to hell with my immunity
Gonna hold you close
'Til the shadows disappear
If by magic, you mean the ocean
If by tragic, you mean the end
We weren't wrong, we were just hungry
For manna from Heaven
And come and drown me in the infinite sea
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Dare I imagine some faith and understanding?
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Bring out the dead tonight
And bathe them in your sacred light to
Wash away the pain
Save me from the shadows, yeah
Cry like a siren, the light on my horizon
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Show me mercy, miracle waters
Make me golden, part of the dream
We got stung, we were just lovers
Born of temptation
Slow down, river, and float me upstream
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Dare I imagine some faith and understanding?
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Bring out the dead tonight
And bathe them in your sacred light to
Wash away the pain
Save me from the shadows, yeah
Cry like a siren, the light on my horizon
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Spinning upside down
In the wake of mighty waves
See the anger of the world
When feelings run high
When feelings are so raw
We will give in to the night
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Dare I imagine some faith and understanding?
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
Bring out the dead tonight
And bathe them in your sacred light to
Wash away the pain
Save me from the shadows, yeah
Cry like a siren, the light on my horizon
Drop me in rivers of mercy, yeah
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Todd's YouTube
I didn't think Tears for Fears could ever write another song like "Famous Last Words" or "Woman In Chains" again, until I heard this one. It absolutely floored me. I listened to the album for the first time all the way thru, and have loved every track. All the great more Curt-centric stuff, and then this came on and blew my mind. I have never gotten such an emotional reaction to one of their songs since Famous Last Words. The context of this song, with all that is going on in the world right now, this just fits it so powerfuly! It's almost like a Gospel song. This is a new masterpiece. The whole album is excellent!
Flávio Waiteman
Agree, totally. I hear that work every week. Masterpiece
C
@Chad Cassidy Lol. Those songs are not dark sounding. Are you thinking of New Order?
C
@tom mac They didn't say it was better? Chill out.
Calogero Fanara
@tom mac I think Woman in Chains sounds more 'beautiful' thanks to the brilliant voice of Oleta Adams, which perfectly fits Roland's vocals. Woman in Chains is now part of their best repertoire, and benefited years of listening. It's true, it's difficult not to like it, but Rivers of Mercy also has a strong point in its lyrics. While Woman in Chains leaves the listener in some sadness because of the couple's struggle, Rivers of Mercy lifts the listener's soul to the realms of hope. It is my personal opinion.
Ulysses N.
This song deserves a videoclip !!! Who agree ?
Kimberly Hendren
stay tuned :)
Graham Clench
Yeah definitely top, top tune
José Castorena
OMG, me
Claudio Carrieri
🙏🙏🙏🙏yes pleeeeeaaaassse !!!! One of their best songs EVER !!!!