The River
Geology Lyrics

The River by Geology is a song that talks about the singer falling in love with someone all over again while narrating their journey towards redemption. The opening lines "I fell in love with you again, I stand with clothes on, but I'm naked in my head" seem to indicate that the singer has made some mistakes before, and they are trying hard to make things right by their partner this time. However, despite their best efforts, they find themselves feeling vulnerable and exposed, with no escape from their past.

The singer then goes on to talk about their plan to make things right by “jumping in the river” and letting the water wash away the sins of their father's hands that were passed down to them. The mention of the river in the song seems to be a metaphor for a cleansing of sorts, a sort of self-purification, where the singer is trying to rid themselves of the guilt of their past to start afresh. The chorus repeats this theme, with the singer affirming their willingness to let go of their past and start anew.

The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer confessing that they have fallen in love with their partner all over again. The use of imagery, including "a picture on a canvas painted red" and "blues and greens I've never seen so bright" denotes the sense of newfound clarity and hope that the singer feels. Overall, The River is a song that talks about redemption, forgiveness, and the power of love to heal.