River
Fia Lyrics


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I went down to the river
I needed to hear her sing
And I asked her to wash away
This heavy feeling

I've been carrying the world on my shoulders
I've been meeting everybody's needs
And somewhere in the middle
I lost track of me

And the river she said

Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow, let it flow
Everything is gonna be okay
Give yourself some love today

I'm a woman who knows
I am worthy of the best
So much fire and goal
That I sometimes forget to rest

I've been burning my candle at both ends
Getting caught up in my masculine
My soul is yearning for water
Less yang, more yin

And the river she said

Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow, let it flow
Everything is gonna be okay
Give yourself some love today

Finding balance
Between giving and receiving
All bringers of light
Needs time for being

And the river she said

Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow, let it flow
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow, let it flow

Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow, let it flow




Everything is gonna be okay
Give yourself some love today

Overall Meaning

The song "River" by Fia is about letting go of the heavy burden and pressure that one carries and finding inner peace and balance. In the first verse, the singer goes to the river to seek its help in washing away the heavy feeling that she has been carrying. She has been neglecting her own needs while focusing on meeting the needs of others, causing her to lose track of herself. The river provides her with the guidance and reassurance she needs, telling her to let go and let everything flow.


In the second verse, the singer affirms her worth and acknowledges her own goals and aspirations. She has been working tirelessly and neglecting her self-care, causing her to miss out on the important balance between her masculine and feminine energies. Again, the river advises her to let go and let everything flow, reassuring her that everything will be okay if she gives herself some love today.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Let it go" over and over, serving as a reminder to the listener to release their burdens and let things flow naturally. The song speaks to the universal struggle of finding balance between giving and receiving, and the importance of taking time for oneself.


Overall, "River" encourages listeners to prioritize their own well-being and to let go of the heavy burdens that hold them back from finding balance and inner peace.


Line by Line Meaning

I went down to the river
I went to the river because I needed to hear its calming sound.


I needed to hear her sing
I needed to hear the river's soothing and healing sound.


And I asked her to wash away
I asked the river to help me release the heavy feeling that's been troubling me.


This heavy feeling
The burden of carrying the world on my shoulders and meeting everyone's needs.


I've been carrying the world on my shoulders
I've been overwhelmed by the expectations and demands of others.


I've been meeting everybody's needs
I've been putting others' needs before my own, and it's taken a toll on me.


And somewhere in the middle
In the process of trying to please everyone, I lost myself.


I lost track of me
I lost sight of my own needs, desires, and worth.


And the river she said
The river had a message for me.


Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Release your burdens, fears, and doubts. Surrender to the flow of life.


Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow, let it flow
Allow yourself to be carried by the river's current, which represents the flow of life.


Everything is gonna be okay
Trust that everything will work out, and that you're not alone in your struggles.


Give yourself some love today
Be kind, gentle, and compassionate towards yourself. Take care of your own needs.


I'm a woman who knows
I'm aware of my own worth, strength, and beauty as a woman.


I am worthy of the best
I deserve the best that life has to offer, including love, respect, and happiness.


So much fire and goal
I have a lot of passion, energy, and ambition to pursue my dreams.


That I sometimes forget to rest
I tend to push myself too hard and neglect my need for rest, relaxation, and self-care.


I've been burning my candle at both ends
I've been exhausting myself by doing too much and not taking breaks.


Getting caught up in my masculine
I've been focusing too much on my assertiveness, logic, and productivity, which are traditionally associated with masculinity.


My soul is yearning for water
My feminine side, which is associated with emotions, intuition, and creativity, is neglected and wants to be nourished.


Less yang, more yin
Less focus on masculine traits, more focus on feminine qualities.


Finding balance
Striving to find a harmonious and healthy balance between my masculine and feminine sides.


Between giving and receiving
Balancing my tendency to give to others with my need to receive from them and from the universe.


All bringers of light
All people who aim to spread goodness, kindness, and positivity in the world.


Needs time for being
All people, regardless of their mission or purpose, need time to rest, recharge, and simply be.




Writer(s): Fia Lotta Josefina Forsström

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