One of the first things you notice about her is her striking beauty, the result of an Arabian father and Sicilian mother. And in the midst of a lighthearted conversation, she'll let fly a piece of insight that reveals the depth of her introspection. She is both joyful and dark, easygoing and pensive, drawing from different sides of her personality to offer a fresh new perspective to the Nashville music scene.
After writing songs for four years and playing piano for twelve, Lara packed up her belongings and moved from southern California, to pursue a music business degree at the prestigious Belmont University. While most parents insist on a backup plan, Lara's parents were the ones who suggested the move, pushing her toward her dream and encouraging her to seize the opportunity to make an early mark on the industry.
Lara landed in Nashville at the age of nineteen without knowing a single person or having any idea how to pursue a career as a musician. But within a year, she had made coveted connections with many of the citys musical veterans, and she began writing with award winning songwriters like Christa Wells (Held, Natalie Grant) and Tiffany Lee of Plumb.
Much in the vein of Sarah McLachlan and Tracy Chapman, Lara writes from the darker shades of her personality. "I believe that its better to feel something strong than nothing at all. And in those places where I doubt, I am most reminded to reach out to God. When I work through my thoughts in my songs, it helps me to sort through the feeling and come back to the truth.''
Between her voice and her piano, she perfectly executes the music that she hopes will reach into other peoples lives and show them the love that God has for them. Pulling from the dark and pushing into the light, arms outstretched in both directions, Lara establishes that balance again the juxtaposition that makes her music feel moody and hopeful, joyful and broken, all at once. And it is a beautiful, perfect tension.
The River
Lara Landon Lyrics
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I thought I knew best
Looks through me like a stranger
And gives me nothing but silence?
Not much now to say
I guess we've both stopped asking for
The same things from this life - together
But there is a river there is a river
We've grown apart
It sounds so vague and so cliche
It makes me sick - but I'm used to it
Just another painful day
We've both been disappointed
Did not get what we wanted
Let's not go losing what we do
You still have me and I still have you
There is a river fire water
There is a river flowing over
Let's go down and let it cover all of this
I'm not giving up I simply can not try
Whatever happens happens
I've become too numb inside
I need something to wake me
Something to finally make me hope again
Enough get out of this place I'm in and
There is a river fire water
There is a river flowing over
Let's go down and let it cover all of this
I'm scared you're scared
Of what we've yet to say
We might get swept away
In this murky water
I'm terrified of what I might find
But it's the only way
So let's just go together
Take my hand - hold on to me
There's a river flowing from the throne
Let's get swept away it's our only hope
Let's go now - down down down
One more last chance
There is a river fire water
There is a river flowing over
Let's go down and let it cover all of this
The song "The River" by Lara Landon is a deep and introspective piece about a couple who seem to have grown apart. The opening lines already set the tone of the song with the singer expressing her confusion and sadness over how the person she thought she knew best can now look through her like a stranger and remain silent. She acknowledges the change in the dynamic of their relationship and how they have both stopped asking for the same things in life. The chorus offers a glimmer of hope as the singer notes that there is a river, and the image of this river takes on an important metaphorical meaning throughout the song.
In the subsequent verses, the singer emphasizes the feelings of disappointment, numbness, and fear that both she and the other person feel. They seem to have stopped trying to save their relationship, but the singer believes that they still have each other and that they should not let go of that. The repeated refrain of "There is a river / fire water / flowing over" suggests that this river represents a chance for renewal, healing, and transformation. The last lines urge the listener to take one more last chance at saving what they have.
Line by Line Meaning
How can it be that the one
I am puzzled as to how the person I knew so well before now looks at me like a stranger
I thought I knew best
I used to believe that I knew everything about this person
Looks through me like a stranger
It seems like this person doesn't recognize me anymore and acts like I am a stranger
And gives me nothing but silence?
This person is not talking to me at all, leaving me with nothing but silence
Not much now to say
There is nothing left to say at this point
I guess we've both stopped asking for
I suppose we both have given up on seeking
The same things from this life - together
We used to have common pursuits in life, but not anymore
But there is a river there is a river
Despite our current situation, there is still a glimmer of hope
We've grown apart
We have become distant from each other
It sounds so vague and so cliche
It sounds like a stereotypical line and not unique to our situation
It makes me sick - but I'm used to it
The idea of us drifting apart is nauseating, but I've come to accept it
Just another painful day
It's just another day of agony for both of us
We've both been disappointed
We both have not received what we wanted from each other and from life
Did not get what we wanted
Our expectations were not met
Let's not go losing what we do
We shouldn't let go of what we still have
You still have me and I still have you
We still have each other despite everything else falling apart
There is a river fire water
The river is burning with passion and energy
There is a river flowing over
The river is overflowing with possibilities and hope
Let's go down and let it cover all of this
Let's take the dive and let the river wash away everything
I'm not giving up I simply can not try
I'm not giving up, but I cannot keep trying without any change
Whatever happens happens
I'm no longer in control of what happens
I've become too numb inside
I have lost my ability to feel and be hopeful
I need something to wake me
I need something to ignite a fire in me
Something to finally make me hope again
Something that will give me hope and make me believe again
Enough get out of this place I'm in and
I've had enough of being in this stagnant and hopeless place, and it's time to move on
I'm scared you're scared
We are both terrified of what may happen next
Of what we've yet to say
We have not talked about what needs to be addressed
We might get swept away
There is a possibility that we might be overcome by our emotions
In this murky water
We are lost in uncertain and concealed circumstances
I'm terrified of what I might find
I am scared of what the outcome might be
But it's the only way
We have no other option but to face it
So let's just go together
We should face it together
Take my hand - hold on to me
Let's grab each other's hands and help each other through this
There's a river flowing from the throne
There is hope from a higher power
Let's get swept away it's our only hope
Let's allow ourselves to be overcome by this hope as it's the only way out
Let's go now - down down down
Let's start this journey together and dig deep into our emotions
One more last chance
This is our last opportunity to make things right
Contributed by Xavier T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AndyX1337
Mucha bendicion! BIG BLESSING!
@vegastycoon
We do see God in you 🙏
@VinonaStringNetwork
Beautiful song.
@42franfan
Love it :)
@MalibuDrew
Love this song!! SO glad you made a video of it. It sits on repeat in my car.
@ElizabethSouth
Amazing and wonderful!
@jannaholloway9536
Love love it.
@stevenburrus5288
Beautiful woman