The River
Nhlanhla Majozi Lyrics
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and near the eastern shore.
There is a man who's been searching for love,
where he has never before.
He has a weak liver,
and his soul is nearly gone.
He can't shake off all his wickedness
Down by the river,
there's a girl who's seventeen
and all the make up can't protect her eyes
from all the evil she has seen.
And if she don't deliver,
her daddy puts her down.
In Nhlanhla Majozi's song "The River", the lyrics paint a picture of two characters, a man and a woman, both struggling with different demons. The man is described as someone who has been searching for love in all the wrong places for too long. He has a weak liver and a soul that is almost depleted, and he can't seem to rid himself of his wicked ways. He is caught in a cycle of wrongdoing and can't seem to break free. The woman is a young girl of seventeen who has seen far too much evil in her short life. The makeup on her face can't hide the pain and trauma in her eyes. She is being controlled and manipulated by her father, who puts her down if she doesn't do what he wants.
The river is a metaphor for life and the struggles that come with it. The characters in the song are stuck in their situations, unable to escape the pain and suffering that they are experiencing. The imagery of the river is powerful, as it represents the constant flow of life and the fact that no matter how bad things get, life goes on.
"The River" is a song that deals with heavy themes like abuse, addiction, and trauma. It is a poignant reminder of the struggles that people face every day and the need for compassion and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Down by the river,
At the location beside the river,
and near the eastern shore.
and close to the shores on the east side.
There is a man who's been searching for love,
An individual who has been on a quest for love.
where he has never before.
in a place he has not explored yet.
He has a weak liver,
He is suffering from a weak liver.
and his soul is nearly gone.
His spirit is on the brink of disappearing.
He can't shake off all his wickedness
He is unable to rid himself of his sinful nature
and he can't stop doin' wrong.
He is continuously engaging in immoral behavior.
Down by the river,
At the location beside the river,
there's a girl who's seventeen
In that vicinity, there is a seventeen-year-old girl.
and all the make up can't protect her eyes
Even though she is wearing makeup, it cannot shield her eyes.
from all the evil she has seen.
from the wickedness that she has been exposed to.
And if she don't deliver,
If she fails to fulfill a particular obligation,
her daddy puts her down.
Her father criticizes or insults her.
Contributed by Jack D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angel Lusanda Stofile
This guy is officially my favourite singer, maaaahn!!!
Mika Wilson
Weird words but beautiful meaning. Absolutely love this song. By far my favorite song x
Jp Jacobs
Amazing Christian Lyrics, wee need more artists like this! big up bro for not stepping down and standing up for what you believe in!
And the music is great Love it!
Neil S
I love where you're taking South African music and I love how much happiness you and Matthew Mole are bringing to the country as it develops! So much positivity! I just can't help but smile. God bless you, brother. I hope I get to see you next time I'm in South Africa! Greetings and blessings from Colorado, USA!
Jordan Evans
Remember listening to this song 8 years in high school, I have 2 children now and a career, I always come back to listen to this song every now and then <3
Majozi
It’s crazy how much can happen in 8 years
Absolutely AV Video Productions
Best song to ever come out of South Africa.I have been in the radio industry for 16 years and have never heard such a perfect song.I could not offer enough praise so Praise to the almighty for your perfection.
Justin D
Sometimes I'm really proud to be South African. This is one of them. Keep it up Majozi!
Michelle Lopes
What a truly amazing song! Soooo proud of South African music. Hope you make it far
Michael Goncalves
Certainly the most under-rated musician in South Africa in my opinion but definitely one of my favorites!! Thank you Sir for the great music