Pulling together the biblical sound and isolation of the bygone days of revelation with an atmosphere filled with hope and salvation, King Dude has woven his own brand of American music. He brandishes many varied influences in his songwriting. Everything from British Folk, Americana, Country and Blues can be heard in his songs. Even the heavier sounds of Heavy Metal tend to sneak and slither it's way into the King Dude canon. The resulting songs are much more of a modern day hymn then average pop song.
River of Gold
King Dude Lyrics
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There won't be many more days
And in my mind I will see you
Calling out my name
And when you close your eyes you'll see
My face closing my eyes for good
Now that you're gone away and I must stay
There won't be a river of gold
There won't be a safe place to stay
And in my mind I will see you
Calling out my name
And when you close your eyes you'll see
My face closing my eyes for good
Now that you're gone away and I must stay
In your heart
There won't be a river of gold
King Dude's River of Gold is a melancholic song that speaks about the inevitability of death and the grief that comes with it. The opening lyrics, "There won't be for long to dawn, there won't be many more days," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is aware that their time on earth is limited and that death is approaching. In their mind, they see the person they love calling out their name, possibly from beyond the grave. The chorus is repeated twice, highlighting the desperation and sadness of the situation.
The second verse repeats the same feelings of loss and grief, but adds a sense of finality. The singer urges their loved one to "close [their] eyes" and see their face one last time before they "close [their] eyes for good." The final lines of the song, "Now that you're gone away and I must stay in your heart" show that although the person has physically left this world, they will always be remembered and loved by those they left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
There won't be for long to dawn
The end is near and there isn't much time left
There won't be many more days
The remaining time is limited
And in my mind I will see you calling out my name
I will remember you and the times we shared
And when you close your eyes you'll see my face closing my eyes for good
When you die, you'll see my face for the last time as I close my eyes
Now that you're gone away and I must stay in your heart
You have left this world, but your memory lives on in my heart
There won't be a safe place to stay
The world is a dangerous and unpredictable place
And when you close your eyes you'll see my face closing my eyes for good
When you die, you'll see my face for the last time as I close my eyes
There won't be a river of gold
There won't be a path to easy riches or wealth
And in my mind I will see you calling out my name
I will always remember and think of you
Contributed by Harper J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Davo Swiftfoot
+Damián Cáceres
(2yrs later) This should be it :D
There won't be for long to dawn
There won't be many more days
And in my mind I will see you
Calling out my name
And when you close your eyes you'll see
My face closing my eyes for good
Now that you're gone away and I must stay
In your heart
There won't be a river of gold
There won't be a safe place to stay
And in my mind I will see you
Calling out my name
And when you close your eyes you'll see
My face closing my eyes for good
Now that you're gone away and I must stay
In your heart
There won't be a river of gold
neantradical
really good, this song is epic! i can see you are feeling the music! Im in the same hypnotised state when i listen to it. Just wandering lonely, and the ending is nice haha. and nice amebix shirt!
jae garcia
He sounds just like Crowley did in his recordings. King Dude Rules.
Nukklear Nukleární
If you will find tabs, or chors, please, would you will send me it? :D Thanks PanavisinLove.
Soggetto
bravo dude!
Lady Butterfly
great song Rock Basement !! really cool
Damián Cáceres
Does anyone has lyrics? i'd like to cover this song.
Felix Pimentel
@Davo Swiftfoot i appreciate it man
Davo Swiftfoot
+Damián Cáceres
(2yrs later) This should be it :D
There won't be for long to dawn
There won't be many more days
And in my mind I will see you
Calling out my name
And when you close your eyes you'll see
My face closing my eyes for good
Now that you're gone away and I must stay
In your heart
There won't be a river of gold
There won't be a safe place to stay
And in my mind I will see you
Calling out my name
And when you close your eyes you'll see
My face closing my eyes for good
Now that you're gone away and I must stay
In your heart
There won't be a river of gold
DieFlacheFaust
Lyrics, anyone? Please!
Палмер Элдрич
lyrics please