The River
Imagine Dragons / Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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When the world has gone to sleep
You gotta get up
When doubts begin to rise
And the world is at your feet
You gotta get up
Reach, it's not as bad as it seems
For anyone but myself
I'm not a selfless man
I'm not a man of wealth
If I had all the world,
Probably give it to myself
But the trees begin to walk
And the ground begins to talk
And myself
Reach, it's not as bad as it seems
I cleanse in the river for somebody else
For anyone but myself
Hold my place
Don't you give up on me
Hold on, hold on
Reach, it's not as bad as it seems
I cleanse in the river for somebody else
For anyone but myself
Reach, it's not as bad as it seems
I cleanse in the river for somebody else
The song "The River" by Imagine Dragons is a moving and introspective ballad that explores themes of identity, self-doubt, and the complexities of the human experience. The repeated phrase "On the mouth of the river" represents the threshold between two states of being, with the river symbolizing both the physical and metaphorical journey through life. The opening lines "I want to live a life like that, live the life of the faithful one" speak to the desire to belong and find purpose in life, while the next lines "Wanna bow to the floor with everybody else want to be someone" suggests the struggle to balance individuality and conformity.
The chorus "And the wrath of the giver, with the hands of a sinner" conveys the internal conflict between doing good and making mistakes, and the fear of being judged for one's imperfections. The verses delve deeper into the emotional turmoil that comes with trying to navigate life. The lines "Oh I'm alkaline, I'm always keeping the bases, I'm overboard, I'm self-destructive and self-important" convey the struggle to maintain balance and control over one's emotions and actions. The final repetition of "I am going under" suggests a sense of hopelessness and despair, perhaps indicating that the singer is drowning in their own struggles.
Overall, "The River" is a powerful and emotive song that speaks to the universal human experience of struggle, doubt, and the search for purpose and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
On the mouth of the river
At the mouth of the river, where the river meets the sea or another body of water.
On the mouth of the river
Re-emphasizing the location and importance of the river's mouth.
Oh the mouth of the river
Another repetition of the importance of the river's mouth.
I want to live a life like that
I aspire to live a life with purpose and meaning.
Live the life of the faithful one
A life devoted to faith and spirituality.
Wanna bow to the floor
A sign of humility and reverence towards a higher power.
With everybody else want to be someone
Desire to stand out and be recognized among others.
I want to make some love
Desire to create positive and loving relationships with others.
I don't want no enemies
A desire for peace and harmony in life.
It's the curse of a man
A recognition of the difficulties and challenges faced by all humans.
Always living life, living live, living just to please
The pressure to constantly please others and meet their expectations can dominate one's life.
And the wrath of the giver
Fear of the consequences of accepting help or gifts from others.
With the hands of a sinner
Acknowledgement of personal flaws and mistakes.
Oh I'm alkaline
Feeling balanced and healthy, both physically and mentally.
I'm always keeping the bases
A reference to maintaining proper pH levels to stay alkaline.
I'm overboard
Experiencing an overwhelming amount of emotions or thoughts.
I'm self-destructive and self-important
Simultaneously hurting oneself and seeking validation or attention from others.
And I'm anxious
Feeling worried or uneasy about the future or present circumstances.
Oh I'm self-assured
Feeling confident in oneself and one's abilities.
I'm nervous and I'm pacing, oh I'm pacing
Feeling restless and anxious, perhaps due to stress or anticipation.
And I am going under
Facing an overwhelming situation or challenge.
Oh I am going under
Reiterating that the situation is dire and potentially dangerous.
On the mouth of the river
Returning to the symbolic location of the river's mouth with renewed emphasis.
And the wrath of the giver
Repeating the fear of accepting help or kindness from others.
With the hands of a sinner
Acknowledging one's own imperfections and faults.
On the mouth of the river (woah)
Re-emphasizing the importance and weight of the river's mouth through a musical interjection.
On the mouth of the river (woah)
Repeatedly drawing attention to the river's mouth through music.
And the wrath of the giver (woah)
Repeating and paralleling the previous line's phrase structure and meaning.
With the hands of a sinner (woah)
Similarly repeating the previous line's phrase structure and meaning.
On the mouth of the river
Concluding the lyrics with one more reminder of the river's significance.
On the mouth of the river
Ending with a final repetition of the same phrase for emphasis and impact.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Wayne Sermon
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@isicko214
The Hog Rider is a Rare card that is unlocked from the Spell Valley (Arena 5). He is a quick building-targeting, melee troop with moderately high hitpoints and damage. He appears just like his Clash of Clans counterpart; a man with brown eyebrows, a beard, a mohawk, and a golden body piercing in his left ear who is riding a hog. A Hog Rider card costs 4 Elixir to deploy.
Strategy
When he is jumping over the river, he cannot be targeted by any ground attacking units. The Log and Earthquake will fail to damage a Hog Rider while he is jumping. Air troops can still attack him though, and the Inferno Tower and Inferno Dragon will continue to ramp up their damage.
When countering Hog Riders, obviously use buildings. But be wary as it the offender would usually play around it with cards such as Earthquake. Air swarms such as Minion Horde can help due to the Hog's usual support tools not countering them.
On the offender's side, a powerful move is to accompany him with an Earthquake, obliterating almost every building, and also grounded swarms. To a lesser extent, Lightning could also be used, retaining the same point of almost destroying every building while also crippling troops such as the Wizard or the Hunter.
The Log could also be an effective first play as a cycle, but it only kills swarms and sometimes a non-center-placed Tombstone.
The Hog Rider can be paired with the Lumberjack as both a swarm bait and damage combo. It is a very fast combo with an extremely high damage output potential, so the defender will likely try to counter it with a swarm. If this happens, the offender should use a spell like Arrows to render the defender poetically defenseless. If they manage to defeat the Lumberjack, the dropped Rage will make the Hog Rider even more dangerous than it normally is.
A fast and deadly combination is the Hog Rider and Mini P.E.K.K.A combo. Both units are fast but the Mini P.E.K.K.A does much more damage and does not attack only buildings so the Mini P.E.K.K.A. can deal with troops like the Executioner and Musketeer. However, this combo can be defeated with swarms like Skeleton Army, which will defeat both of them since neither of them can deal area damage. They are also unable to target air troops, so the Minion Horde can stop this easily.
@haloreachstats99
This album has aged beautifully. It still holds up. I can't believe I've been listening to them for over ten years. All there music is amazing
@HETZERCOM2000
Is this a song from an older album?
@jasperlodewijk4326
@@HETZERCOM2000 yes it is, this is a rerelease from night visions. But this song is (if I’m not mistaken) even older. It’s pretty much one of the classics
@zCruusty
@@jasperlodewijk4326 yep, 11 years
@estherzapata5959
*their
@johniversen7067
Right. It's nostalgic. These songs were some of my favorites in high school.
@stevelimuzumaki
The way it reaches your soul. One of the best song from them for sure
@Fyrestare
I agree… the fact that the three eps are so unknown is a tragedy
@radinaatanasova
Always been my fav, ngl
@ari.2406
@@Fyrestare it's not really, we don't need mainstreamers hopping onto it. Let us "originals" enjoy the old stuff