The duo have released a number of charity albums, usually with a Christmas Theme. These have included "Kevin & Bean's Last Christmas" (proceeds to the Starlight Foundation), "Kevin and Bean: We've Got Your Yule Logs Hangin'", "The Year They Recalled Santa Claus", "Christmastime in the 909" (a reference to the area code 909 for the often ridiculed Inland Empire), and "Kevin and Bean's Super Christmas".
River
Kevin & Bean Lyrics
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Bull frogs and crickets sing
Wise ole hoot owls watchin' everything
Moss hangin' in the trees
Fireflies dancin' in the breeze
I got heaven sittin' in my front porch swing
Right next to me
Roll on, big river
Winding like an old moonlit highway
Roll on, roll on
Roll on, big river
Muddy waters wash my cares away
Crawfish boiling in a pot
Barefoot on the dock
Baby's hanging on me
And I know it won't be long
Til we pull a cork on that jug of wine
Tangled up like kudzu vine
Do a little late night lovin' til the fire's gone
And we're all alone
So roll on, roll on
Roll on, big river
Winding like an old moonlit highway
Roll on, roll on
Roll on, big river
Muddy waters wash my cares away
Roll on, roll on
Roll on, big river
Winding like an old moonlit highway
Roll on, roll on
Roll on, big river
Muddy waters wash my cares away
Roll on, roll on,
Roll on, big river
Winding like an old moonlit highway
Roll on, roll on
Roll on, big river
Muddy waters wash my cares away
Let those muddy waters wash my cares away
The song "River" by Kevin & Bean paints a picturesque representation of a serene and blissful lifestyle. The lyrics talk about the simple and peaceful joys of life, surrounded by nature's wonders. The opening lines, "Tin roof leaks when it rains, Bull frogs and crickets sing, Wise ole hoot owls watchin' everything, Moss hangin' in the trees, Fireflies dancin' in the breeze," immediately create a vivid atmosphere that is characterized by the sounds, smells, and visuals of nature.
The song's main theme is about the "big river" that rolls on, winding like an old moonlit highway. The "big river" is an allegory for life, where one needs to keep moving forward, just like a river keeps flowing. The song emphasizes that life is full of struggles and worries, but one should keep moving along and let the "muddy waters wash their cares away." The second verse talks about the joys of life's simple pleasures, such as crawfish boiling in a pot, barefoot on the dock, and spending time with loved ones.
Overall, the song "River" by Kevin & Bean delivers a message of hope, perseverance, and the importance of cherishing the small moments in life. It reminds listeners to find beauty in the simple things and find joy in life's journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Tin roof leaks when it rains
The tin roof starts leaking when it rains
Bull frogs and crickets sing
The bull frogs and crickets are singing
Wise ole hoot owls watchin' everything
The wise hoot owls are keeping an eye on everything
Moss hangin' in the trees
Moss is hanging from the trees
Fireflies dancin' in the breeze
The fireflies are dancing in the breeze
I got heaven sittin' in my front porch swing
I am sitting on my porch swing and feel like I am in heaven
Right next to me
The feeling of heaven is right next to me
So roll on, roll on
The river is flowing forward
Roll on, big river
The river is big and wide
Winding like an old moonlit highway
The river is winding like an old highway in the moonlight
Muddy waters wash my cares away
The muddy water is washing away all my worries
Crawfish boiling in a pot
Crawfish is boiling in a pot
Barefoot on the dock
I am standing barefoot on the dock
Baby's hanging on me
The baby is hanging onto me
And I know it won't be long
I know that it won't be long
Til we pull a cork on that jug of wine
It won't be long before we open a jug of wine
Tangled up like kudzu vine
We are tangled up like kudzu vine
Do a little late night lovin' til the fire's gone
We will engage in some late-night lovemaking until the fire dies down
And we're all alone
We are alone
Let those muddy waters wash my cares away
I want the muddy waters to wash away all my worries
Lyrics © CALHOUN ENTERPRISES, CAROL VINCENT & ASSOC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID LEE MURPHY, KEVIN FOWLER, SHANE MINOR
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