The River
Mirah Lyrics

Skies went dark, got hard to see my body all stretched out.
The singer feels lost and exposed in a situation where there is no clarity or direction.

Territory to touch and make a path to lead you down.
She is seeking a path to follow, to make a connection and lead someone else down it.

If I could hold the wildest winds from blasting through my house,
The singer is asserting that if she could control the unpredictable forces of life, she could provide guidance to others.

Then I could shine a beacon whether floats, fine, yes, or drowns.
Under better conditions, she would be able to share her light and guidance with others, regardless of their situation.

But there was no heat, it all had been extinguished,
Some passionate part of her life has died or faded away, leaving her feeling empty.

Snuffed right out.
The life force was extinguished suddenly and completely, leaving her shocked and saddened.

That was not the way I meant to disappoint the crowd.
The singer is regretful that she could not sustain the energy and enthusiasm of those around her.

If you want my center, please don't slice so much around.
She needs people to respect the core of her being without taking too much off the edges.

And if you won't be having me, watch the sorrow shake my mouth.
If people don't want her, she will experience grief and pain.

And you don't want to hurt me,
She acknowledges that someone is trying to spare her feelings.

But you don't want to need me,
However, this person doesn't need her in their lives.

So how can you receive me?
She questions what the point is of having her around if there is no true connection.

Take a seat, don't grieving be, let's settle this all out,
It's time to talk things through instead of staying in a state of mourning.

Then one by one I'll take these from the caverns of my mouth.
She is going to open up and tell her deepest secrets.

The teeth who mash and teeth who make my tender muscles shout
She is going to speak honestly about things that have caused her pain.

A last goodbye to lose what once I'd never known without.
By speaking up and letting go, she is saying goodbye to something she never thought she could live without.

And in my mind, the river runs a straight line through the town,
The artist has a clear sense of purpose and direction in her thoughts and imagination.

Never bending, only sending stuff from north to south.
The river symbolizes a constant flow of energy that never gets diverted or steered off course.

Under bridges, fishes wear the currents like a gown.
Life is beautiful and full of wonder, even in unexpected places.

And I will swallow crookedness, not let it drag me down.
She will accept difficult or unpalatable truths without letting them bring her down.

Afraid that if I cut you loose,
She is scared of the possibility of ending a relationship or connection.

You'd never again want me to
If she lets go, she fears that she might never be able to regain the person's acceptance.

Embrace you in your solitude.
She wants to provide solace and support to someone in their times of need.

Now in our eyes, we both still find the perfect place to rest.
Despite the complexity and difficulty of the relationship, she and the other person still find a place of comfort and understanding.

We'll unfold wings and fly a while, before the next caress.
She envisions the possibility of love and freedom, but recognizes that it will take effort to reach that point.

The atmosphere will hold us dear and teach us how it's best
The world around them will help guide them towards the right decisions and behavior.

To both feel free and satisfied, our two souls will be blessed.
The end goal is to be both liberated and fulfilled, with a deep sense of contentment and joy.

Before my eyes, the fireflies they make the night sky low.
She is able to find wonder in a beautiful and unexpected display of nature at night.

Captured by the sounds of all the horns that the frogs blow.
She is entranced by the beautiful and mysterious sounds of nature around her.

Through tears so thick, like glue they drip and build a castle slow.
She is overwhelmed by emotion and is experiencing a slow-building catharsis.

I can see you saved for me the sweetness that still glows.
Despite the sadness and pain she currently feels, she recognizes that there is still a glimmer of hope in her life.

And though you're still my Hercules,
She sees the other person as a strong and powerful figure in her life.

Neptune's the one who's taken me.
However, she recognizes that her life might be taking her in a different direction than the other person's.

Come on, lay that strength upon my sea.
Despite this separation, she still needs the other person's love and support.

Steady the string and snap it down the dust gets in my face.
She is willing to take risks and face the challenges that come with conflict and separation.

A borderline to not cross, mind our manners, keep in place.
She will tread carefully and try to maintain a sense of civility and respect during this difficult time.

Still, I recall you once extended me with handsome haste,
There were times in the relationship when things moved quickly and easily.

A rope to climb, to call all mine, to ascend you with grace.
This person lifted her up and helped her achieve her goals with ease and grace.

Now we will burn the fog away, our hearts are like the sun.
Working through the difficult times will help clear up any confusion or uncertainty, leading to a sense of clarity and happiness.

We moved it now, that's a way down and though the change was rough,
The process of moving on and adapting to new circumstances can be challenging and difficult.

We'll find our lives are kinder without complications of
Despite the difficulty of the process, the result will ultimately be a simpler and more peaceful life.

The fear in me that had taken seed and crowded out the love.
She recognizes that fear played a role in the problems in the relationship, and wants to work on removing those fears going forward.

I want you and I let you go
She continues to feel a connection to the other person, but has accepted that they need to move on for now.

Though we can still walk on the same road.
Despite the separation, they can still exist in the world together, sharing experiences and memories.

If we don't try it, we'll never know.
There is potential for the relationship or connection to reignite in the future, and it's worth being open to that possibility.