Yellow River
Middle Of The Road Lyrics
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Got my papers, I've got my pay
So pack my bags and I'll be on my way
To Yellow River
Put my gun down, the war is won
Fill my glass, now the time has come
I'm going back to the place that I love
Yellow River, Yellow River
Is in my mind and in my eyes
Yellow River, Yellow River
Is in my blood, it's the place I love
Got no time for explanations, got no time to lose
Tomorrow night you'll find me
Sleeping underneath the moon
At Yellow River
Cannon fire lingers in my mind
I'm so glad that I'm still alive
And I've been gone for such a long time
At Yellow River
I remember the nights were cool
I still can see the water pool
And I remember the girl that I knew
At Yellow River
Yellow River, Yellow River
Is in my mind and in my eyes
Yellow River, Yellow River
Is in my blood, it's the place I love
Got no time for explanations, got no time to lose
Tomorrow night you'll find me
Sleeping underneath the moon
At Yellow River
Yellow River, Yellow River
Is in my mind and in my eyes
Yellow River, Yellow River
Is in my blood, it's the place I love
The song "Yellow River" by Middle Of The Road tells the story of a soldier who has been away at war and is now returning home to Yellow River. It is said that he is so happy to be returning to the place that he loves, that he cannot wait to pack his bags and leave. The soldier puts down his gun, fills his glass, and reminisces about the cool nights he had spent by the water pool at Yellow River.
The repetitive refrain "Yellow River, Yellow River" creates a catchy tune that reiterates the importance of Yellow River in the soldier's life. The lyrics speak of Yellow River as being in his mind, in his eyes, and in his blood. This repetition also symbolizes the soldier's longing and love for his home, where he plans to spend the rest of his days.
There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics, as the soldier has no time for explanations or excuses. He plans on leaving as soon as possible and sleeping underneath the moon at Yellow River. The overall theme of the song is one of joyous reunion and returning to one's roots.
Line by Line Meaning
So long, boy you can take my place
I am leaving and you can replace me.
Got my papers, I've got my pay
I have all the paperwork and salary that I need to leave.
So pack my bags and I'll be on my way
I am packing my bags and leaving.
To Yellow River
I am going to Yellow River.
Put my gun down, the war is won
I am putting down my gun because the war is over and we have won.
Fill my glass, now the time has come
I am celebrating and enjoying myself now.
I'm going back to the place that I love
I am returning to the place I love.
At Yellow River
The place I love is Yellow River.
Yellow River, Yellow River
I am talking about Yellow River.
Is in my mind and in my eyes
Yellow River is in my thoughts and I see it all around me.
Is in my blood, it's the place I love
Yellow River is a part of me and I love it.
Got no time for explanations, got no time to lose
I don't have time to explain, I need to leave now.
Tomorrow night you'll find me
Tomorrow night you will see me.
Sleeping underneath the moon
I will be sleeping under the moon.
Cannon fire lingers in my mind
The sounds of cannon firing are still in my mind.
I'm so glad that I'm still alive
I am happy and thankful that I survived.
And I've been gone for such a long time
I have been away for a long period of time.
I remember the nights were cool
I remember the cool nights at Yellow River.
I still can see the water pool
I can still see the water pool at Yellow River.
And I remember the girl that I knew
I remember the girl I knew at Yellow River.
Yellow River, Yellow River
I am talking about Yellow River.
Is in my mind and in my eyes
Yellow River is in my thoughts and I see it all around me.
Is in my blood, it's the place I love
Yellow River is a part of me and I love it.
Got no time for explanations, got no time to lose
I need to leave now and don't have time to explain.
Tomorrow night you'll find me
You will see me tomorrow night.
Sleeping underneath the moon
I will be sleeping under the moon.
Yellow River, Yellow River
I am talking about Yellow River.
Is in my mind and in my eyes
Yellow River is in my thoughts and I see it all around me.
Is in my blood, it's the place I love
Yellow River is a part of me and I love it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JEFF CHRISTIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JUAN CARLOS SAN MILLAN GARCIA
Me gusta esta versión de Yelow River.
Daniela Svantnerova
Krasna pesnicka vyborne zaspievana
Lola K
Fantastically done stereo.. He thanks for goods music
MjayzToonz
Lola Koenig Thanks very much for your kind words Lola,I'm happy that you enjoyed the music..Have a nice evening,,Mick :-))
mickbrod1
so nice so catchy so yet I forgot it existed.top marks mick.
MjayzToonz
+mickbrod1 Hello again Mick,thanks for those "top marks",I never got many of them at school.lol...Glad you liked this cover by Middle of the Road,I think it's terrific !...Have a great day !
R. W. Smith
I've only ever heard Yellow River as recorded originally by Christie.
Middle of the Road had little or no airplay here in Canada. I only discovered
these hot pantsMiddle of the Road thanks to YouTube.Kevin Echoes
Also used in an ad for Yellow Pages 🙂
MjayzToonz
+mottledbrain ..Ha ha,I'm happy that you found (these hot pants) Middle of the Road's great version of this classic Christie song,hope you enjoyed it,thanks for watching !
fernando berenguer ivorra
SIN PALABRAS, AŃOS 70, BRAVO,