Joe's new solo album, "Daydreams" is a pastoral intimate jaunt through classic folk, dreamy chamber pop, jug, and gypsy-grass. The palette is organic and warm while the songs are adventurous and soul bearing. After one of Joe's shows at the Living Room in NY, someone described him as a cross between Hogie Carmichael and Ray Davies. (he quite liked that)
Between touring and recording with JMB, Joe has produced records for "The Pierces" (Epic/550) and Anthony Rapp (original cast of "Rent" and costar of "A Beautiful Mind") to name a few.
His unmistakable voice and attention to melody guide his honest lyrics to a place that resonates in all of us-- Home.
River Song
Joe Pisapia Lyrics
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There's a thousand little questions in my mind
River, river with hemlocks by your side
Do you ever get the feeling that you're tired?
And would you tell me if you did?
River, river I met you long ago
But I set out 'cause I had something to prove
And I know that there is nothing left to lose
So won't you please whisper the truth.
'Cause there's a lot here in my soul that I don't know
And I may never ever know
I look at you, you let it go
You make it look so easy
'Cause there's a lot here in my soul that I don't know
And I may never ever know
I look at you, you let it go
You make it look so easy
River, river please show me how to dance
With the many things I'll never understand
River, river please teach me about song
Making music as the currents roll along.
As the currents sing along.
'Cause there's a lot here in my soul that I don't know
And I may never ever know
I look at you, you let it go
You make it look so easy
'Cause there's a lot here in my soul that I don't know
And I may never ever know
I look at you, you let it go
You make it look so easy
You make it look so easy
You make it look so easy
You make it look so easy
The song River Song by Joe Pisapia is an introspective piece about the river and the questions it raises in the singer's mind. The river is portrayed as a mysterious and enigmatic entity that the singer is curious about. The lyrics reflect on the idea of the river as a symbol for life and the questions we have about it. The river is seen as a teacher, showing the singer how to live and dance with the many things he may never understand. The overall feel of the song is contemplative, with a sense of yearning for knowledge and understanding.
The chorus features the recurring line "You make it look so easy," which is directed at the river. The singer acknowledges that the river appears to flow effortlessly, despite the many obstacles it encounters. This line can be interpreted as a metaphor for life, where the struggles and challenges we face may seem insurmountable, but the river offers hope that we can overcome them with ease.
Overall, River Song is a reflective and thought-provoking piece that uses the river as a symbol for life and the questions we have about it.
Line by Line Meaning
River, river while you go racing by
The singer is addressing the river and commenting on how it flows swiftly.
There's a thousand little questions in my mind
The singer has many unanswered questions in their mind.
River, river with hemlocks by your side
The river has hemlock trees growing beside it.
Do you ever get the feeling that you're tired?
The singer wonders if the constant movement of the river ever tires it out.
And would you tell me if you did?
The singer is asking the river if it would communicate with them if it were tired.
River, river I met you long ago
The singer had encountered the river in the past.
But I set out 'cause I had something to prove
The singer had left because they had something to prove, but now they have returned.
River, river I'm back here on your shores
The singer has returned to the river's shores.
And I know that there is nothing left to lose
The singer has nothing to lose anymore and can be honest.
So won't you please whisper the truth.
The singer is asking the river to be honest with them.
'Cause there's a lot here in my soul that I don't know
The singer is acknowledging that they have many things in their soul they do not understand.
And I may never ever know
The singer is accepting that they may never comprehend the things in their soul.
I look at you, you let it go
The singer is observing the river which easily flows and lets things go.
You make it look so easy
The singer is acknowledging how easily the river seems to let things go.
River, river please show me how to dance
The singer is asking the river to show them how to gracefully move through life.
With the many things I'll never understand
The singer acknowledges that they will never be able to understand everything in life.
River, river please teach me about song
The singer is asking the river to teach them about the beauty of life and music.
Making music as the currents roll along.
The singer wants to create music as life flows by, like the river's currents.
As the currents sing along.
The singer wants to create music that compliments the river's natural flow.
You make it look so easy
The singer again acknowledges how easily the river seems to embrace life's flow.
You make it look so easy
The singer repeats the line to emphasize the river's grace.
You make it look so easy
The singer repeats the line again to emphasize the river's beauty.
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Katja Virtanen
😊 Always puts me in a good mood
Joel Stites
Such infinite brilliance!!!
Rebecca Vaughan
Great song!
Andy Chow
this is very nice :)
Ken Tucker
I’m sad to have only now heard this. Nothing better than a great song at the right moment.