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Down By The River
Letta Mbulu Lyrics


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Down by the river
Down by the river
Down by the river
I'll be there
Down by the river
Down by the river
Down by the river
Meet me there
Down by the river
Down by the river
Down by the river
We'll be there
Down by the river
Down by the river
Down by the river
Love will share

The sun is going down
Love is arising
My hearts calls out something gentle
Down by the river let's be together, I'll be there

Warm is the water
I will embrace you
I will love the flow to each other
Down by the river let's be together and I will share

Down by the river
Down by the river
Down by the river
I'll be there (I'll be there)
Down by the river
Down by the river
Down by the river
Well be there (I'll be there)
Down by the river
Down by the river
Down by the river
We will share

Let's run it on the calamity of time
And play lovesome sweet games
I know that this could be something special
The moment you came and you know it
No one could ask for more than what we have
With our voice we're blessed with so much, I know
You are the storm that shines brightly through me
I'm lost, too lost through your touch

When love is over
Bring us together
Motion will sing us a love song
Down by the river we'll be together you and I

Down by the river
Down by the river
I'll be there

Down by the river
Down by the river
I'll be waiting

Down by the river
Down by the river
Let me hold in my arms (I'll be waiting)

Down by the river
Down by the river
Feel your body is to my name

Down by the river
Down by the river
I'll be waiting

Down by the river
Down by the river
I'll be waiting

Down by the river
Down by the river
I'll be waiting

Down by the river
Down by the river
Just to call you my love

Down by the river
Down by the river
I wanna hold you (I'll be waiting)

Down by the river
Down by the river
Your body next to mine

Down by the river
Down by the river
I'll be waiting

Down by the river
Down by the river
So I can hold my love

Down by the river
Down by the river
I'll be waiting

Down by the river
Down by the river
Feel love and make us to know

Down by the river
Down by the river
I'll be waiting

Down by the river
Down by the river
I'll be waiting

Down by the river
Down by the river
I'll be waiting

Down by the river
Down by the river
For you my love

Down by the river
Down by the river
I'll be waiting

Down by the river
Down by the river

Overall Meaning

The song "Down by the River" by Letta Mbulu is a feel-good love song that speaks of a couple's love journey. The lyrics are simple and express a desire to be with the person they love down by the river. The verses describe how they will embrace each other's love in the warm waters of the river while the sun sets. They plan to play games and spend time together while cherishing each other's voice.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Down by the river" several times, emphasizing the couple's desire to be together. The bridge speaks of how love can bring people together, and in the end, it is what matters. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "I'll be waiting" which expresses the unconditional love that the singer has for their significant other.


The song "Down by the River" has a romantic and uplifting message of love that speaks to the heart. The lyrics evoke a sense of romance and tranquility, hinting at the love story that has brought the couple to the river. This song brings a message of hope and passion that makes it a classic that audiences can enjoy.


Line by Line Meaning

Down by the river
Let's go to the river


I'll be there
I'll go with you


Meet me there
Let's meet at the river


We'll be there
We'll go together to the river


Love will share
We'll share our love at the river


The sun is going down
The day is ending


Love is arising
Our love is growing


My hearts calls out something gentle
My heart is filled with tender emotions


Down by the river let's be together, I'll be there
Let's spend time together at the river


Warm is the water
The water is warm


I will embrace you
I will hold you close


I will love the flow to each other
We will love each other's company and the flow of the river


Down by the river let's be together and I will share
Let's be together at the river and share our love


Let's run it on the calamity of time
Let's make the most of the time we have


And play lovesome sweet games
Let's enjoy sweet and loving moments together


I know that this could be something special
I know our love is special


The moment you came and you know it
The moment we met and knew we were meant to be


No one could ask for more than what we have
We have everything we need in each other


With our voice we're blessed with so much, I know
We have been blessed with love, I know


You are the storm that shines brightly through me
Your love is a powerful force within me


I'm lost, too lost through your touch
Your touch has left me feeling lost in love


When love is over, Bring us together
Even when our love is tested, let us stay together


Motion will sing us a love song
Our love will continue to inspire us


Down by the river we'll be together you and I
Let's be together at the river, just the two of us


I'll be waiting
I'll be patiently waiting for you


Let me hold in my arms (I'll be waiting)
I'll be waiting to hold you in my arms


Feel your body is to my name
Feeling your body close to mine is like music to my ears


So I can hold my love
So I can hold the one I love


Feel love and make us to know
Through our love, we gain understanding


For you my love
All of this is for the one I love




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Comments from YouTube:

@dorkasaurus_rex

Amazingly underrated gem of a song from a world-class talent.

@buttril

My sister brought back the cassette [ZMUN 2003] from Africa as a new release in 1983. It is still as timeless as ever and a joy to listen to. john b.

@elko1860

this song goes hard and so does trushinitas remix

@dawokboisgabaguys2324

That’s the one Daniel San been looking for the sample πŸ”₯

@skateinspace

hard yo

@sarkissamuel

Good song

@792p

Wait, that sounds cool!

@SPEEDYGUNZALEZ79

Ma 2k, who's this? πŸ˜‚

@sediaedgar1512

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