The Turn and the River
Jenny Dalton Lyrics


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Well I know that we're lost
Despite my better word, we're lost
But don't follow back that bread-crumb trail
'cause I find a better world on my own

I feel the sting, and I hear the thunder
I reached for your hand,
and you tried to pull me under
I was caught in your lines,
but I break through the surface
Show me the turn and the river

You can't pull my plug out now
I've got your hand held behind your back
Yeah you'll be there
when the dust of the bridge falls out




I think you want it too much
I think I want it too much

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jenny Dalton's song The Turn and the River seem to speak about the end of a relationship that was once promising. The singer acknowledges that they are lost, even though they had hoped for something better. They seem to be trying to move on and find a new way in life without being reliant on the breadcrumbs that their partner has led them to follow. The chorus is especially poignant; the singer speaks of feeling the sting of the failed relationship and that they had tried to hold on but that things had become too difficult. They then tell their partner to show them the turn and the river; in essence, they are asking for guidance on how to move on from the end of their relationship.


The song seems to convey a sense of strength in the face of change. The singer seems to know that they can't give up, even though things haven't worked out as they had hoped. They are determined to forge their own path, rather than following someone else's lead. In the end, the song acknowledges that both parties may have wanted too much from the relationship, and it couldn't withstand the strain.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I know that we're lost
I am aware that we are directionless.


Despite my better word, we're lost
Although I am trying to use a better term, we are lost.


But don't follow back that bread-crumb trail
Do not retrace the steps we took.


'cause I find a better world on my own
I discover a superior world all by myself.


I feel the sting, and I hear the thunder
I experience pain and hear loud sounds.


I reached for your hand, and you tried to pull me under
I attempted to hold your hand, but you sought to bring me down.


I was caught in your lines, but I break through the surface
I was entangled in your words or tactics, but I emerge victorious.


Show me the turn and the river
Indicate the way to the bend and the waterway.


You can't pull my plug out now
You cannot disconnect me now.


I've got your hand held behind your back
I grasp your hand, and you cannot move it.


Yeah you'll be there when the dust of the bridge falls out
You will remain present when the commotion ends.


I think you want it too much
I believe you desire it excessively.


I think I want it too much
I suspect I want it excessively.




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Comments from YouTube:

Elli Gilbert

Very relaxing and soothing.

visionbear

AWESOME ,ADORABLE, WONDER FILLED , SO LOVABLE , AND SO TOTALLY UNCOMMON... HER WRITING AND SINGING , HER VOICE IS SO AS TOUCHING YOU WITHOUT USING FINGERTIPS...... .I SO WISH COULD SEE BETTER TO BE ABLE TO SEE HOW BEAUTIFUL I KNOW SHE MUST REALLY BE IN PERSON .... VISIONBEAR

David Hadley

Great live show.ย 

Brinah

this song is played heavily on my ipod!

Bostonians avan

When i listen to this song, it's reminds me of this u.f.c fighter called Holly Holmes. God bless holly.

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