Down By The River
Milky Chance Lyrics


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Down by the river, I was drawn by your grace
Into depths of oblivion and to the lovers-place
I was stuck in a puddle, full of tears and unwise
Dark doings now I know, that we've paid unlike

Honey I know, hey when we walked arm in arm
I felt like we can throw away the falseness of our past
And I know too it's been the hardest days for you
Let's throw them out the window
That's what those lovers do

Down by the river, I was drawn by your grace
Into depths of oblivion and to the lovers-place
I was stuck in a puddle, full of tears and unwise
Dark doings now I know, that we've paid unlike

Honey I know, hey when we walked arm in arm
I felt like we can throw away the falseness of our past
And I know too it's been the hardest days for you
Let's throw them out the window
That's what those lovers do

(Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) down by river
(Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) mmm
(Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) down by river
(Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) down by river
(Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)

Down by the river, I was drawn by your grace
Into depths of oblivion and to the lovers-place
I was stuck in a puddle, full of tears and unwise
Dark doings now I know, that we've paid unlike

Honey I know, hey when we walked arm in arm
I felt like we can throw away the falseness of our past
And I know too it's been the hardest days for you
Let's throw them out the window
That's what those lovers do

(Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)




(Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Milky Chance's song, Down By The River, tell the story of two lovers who are drawn to each other by grace and their shared experiences. The first two lines of the song suggest that the singer has been swept away by the grace of his lover, and they have found themselves in the "lovers-place." The next lines indicate that the singer has been stuck in a puddle of tears and unwise actions, but that they have paid their dues for their past mistakes.


The singer then speaks to his lover, acknowledging that they have both had difficult times in the past, but that they can throw away their falseness and difficult days and start anew. The repeated chorus reinforces the idea that they are in this together and that they have been drawn to each other in a powerful way.


The song's lyrics suggest a feeling of vulnerability and the desire to be close to another person, to be seen and understood. The lines "let's throw them out the window, that's what those lovers do" capture the feeling of being on the same team as your partner, and the sense that together, you can overcome any obstacle.


Line by Line Meaning

Down by the river, I was drawn by your grace
I was captivated by your charm near the river


Into depths of oblivion and to the lovers-place
I lost myself in your love and it took me to a romantic place


I was stuck in a puddle, full of tears and unwise
I was trapped in a situation full of regret and sadness


Dark doings now I know, that we've paid unlike
I have experienced the consequences of our mistakes and it has been harmful to us both


Honey I know, hey when we walked arm in arm
I understand that walking arm in arm with you is a sign of our love and commitment


I felt like we can throw away the falseness of our past
I believed that we could let go of our false persona and be true to each other


And I know too it's been the hardest days for you
I am aware that it has been difficult for you as well


Let's throw them out the window
Let's forget our past mistakes


That's what those lovers do
This is what true lovers do




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Clemens Rehbein

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@KepcuklerOyunda

Down by the river
I was drawn by your grace
Into tempest of oblivion
And to the lovers-place
I was stucked in a puddle
Full of tears and unwise
Dark doings now I know
That we’ve paid unlike

Honey I know hey
When we walked arm in arm
I felt like we can throw away
The falseness of our past
And I know too
It'’s been the hardest day for you
Let’s throw them out the window
That'’s what those lovers do

Down by the river
I was drawn by your grace
Into tempest of oblivion
And to the lovers-place
I was stucked in a puddle
Full of tears and unwise
Dark doings now I know
That we’ve paid unlike

Honey I know hey
When we walked arm in arm
I felt like we can throw away
The falseness of our past
And I know too
It’s been the hardest day for you
Let’s throw them out the window
That'’s what those lovers do

Ouh... down by river

Down by the river
I was drawn by your grace
Into tempest of oblivion
And to the lovers-place
I was stucked in a puddle
Full of tears and unwise
Dark doings now I know
That we’'ve paid unlike

Honey I know hey
when we walked arm in arm
I felt like we can throw away
the falseness of our past
And I know too
it’s been the hardest day for you
Let’s throw them out the
window
that’s what those lovers do




@aurora_98

Okay sorry if there are mistakes but if you want the chords :
9.9.11.11.10.9
5.7.7..6.5.5
7.7.9.9.9.7
7.9.9.7.7.7

For the first chord, move your pinky from the 3rd string 11th fret to the 2nd string to 12th fret, then back to 3rd string 11th fret.
For the second, move your pinky from the 4th string on the 7th fret to the 2nd string, 8th fret then 7th fret then back to 4th string 7th fret.
For the third, move your pinky from 2nd string 9th fret to 2nd string 10th fret then back to 2nd string 9th fret.

I don't know if you'll understand something, I understand myself anyway.
And that's it you have your intro.



@lissethsolis4919

Down by the River I was drawn by your grace
Into tempest of oblivion and to the lovers-place
I was stucked in a puddle full of tears and unwise
Dark doings, now I know that we've paid unlike
Honey, I know, hey, when we walked arm in arm
I felt like we can throw away the falseness of our past
And I know too, it's been the hardest day for you
Let's throw them out the window, that's what those lovers do
Down by the River I was drawn by your grace
Into tempest of oblivion and to the lovers-place
I was stucked in a puddle full of tears and unwise
Dark doings, now I know that we've paid unlike

Honey, I know, hey, when we walked arm in arm
I felt like we can throw away the falseness of our past
And I know too, it's been the hardest day for you
Let's throw them out the window, that's what those lovers do
Down by the river, down by the river
Down by the river, down by the river
Down by the River I was drawn by your grace
Into tempest of oblivion and to the lovers-place
I was stucked in a puddle full of tears and unwise
Dark doings, now I know that we've paid unlike
Honey, I know, hey, when we walked arm in arm
I felt like we can throw away the falseness of our past
And I know too, it's been the hardest day for you
Let's throw them out the window, that's what those lovers do


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Fifa never fails to find talented artists

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@slippin_tim

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@jdmendelsohn

I love the guitar in the live performance so much more. Paints a picture. Damn groovy. 

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@SnipeZFERNY

I’m 4 years late to replying but the guitar he’s using is
Framus Mayfield

@fullfocusable

Best Fifa song since 2010

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