Many Rivers to Cross
Nilsson Lyrics
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But I just can`t seem to find
My way over
Wandering, I am lost
As I travel along
The white cliffs of Dover
Many rivers to cross
That keeps me alive
Well, I`ve been licked, washed up for years
And I merely survived because of my pride
And this loneliness won`t leave me alone
It`s such a drag to be on your own
My woman left me and she didn't say why
Well, I guess I have to try
Sweet thing
Sweet thing
And this loneliness just won`t leave me alone
You know it's such a drag to be on your own
My woman left me but she didn't say why
So I guess I have to try, try
Many (many), many (many) rivers to cross (many rivers to cross)
But just where to begin?
I am playing for time
There have been times I found myself sitting in limbo
Alone, alone, for my lifetime
Many rivers to cross
But I just can`t seem to find
My way over
Wandering, I am lost as I travel along
The white cliffs of Dover, yeah
I got too many rivers to cross
The lyrics of "Many Rivers to Cross" by Nilsson talks about a man who is struggling to overcome the hurdles that life has thrown at him. He feels lost and lonely and does not know where to begin to solve his problems. The man's journey is likened to wandering along the white cliffs of Dover, a journey that seems insurmountable. He feels like he has too many rivers to cross, but he cannot seem to find his way over. He has been through a lot in life, and although he has been licked and washed up for years, he has survived due to his pride.
The song is emotional and reveals the themes of loneliness, struggle, and hope. The man talks about his woman leaving him, and he cannot seem to figure out why, which makes his loneliness overwhelming. He is stuck in limbo and is playing for time, hoping that he can find a way to overcome his predicament. He acknowledges that he has many rivers to cross, but he is not giving up. He is relying on his willpower to keep him alive and try to find a way out of his problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Many rivers to cross
There are many challenges and obstacles in my path.
But I just can't seem to find my way over
Despite my efforts, I am struggling to overcome these challenges.
Wandering, I am lost as I travel along the white cliffs of Dover
I am aimless and unsure of my direction as I move forward.
And it's only my will that keeps me alive
My determination and perseverance are the only things that allow me to survive.
Well, I've been licked, washed up for years and I merely survived because of my pride
I have faced defeat and hardship for a long time, and my ego is the only thing that keeps me going.
And this loneliness won't leave me alone
I am struggling with feelings of isolation and emptiness.
It's such a drag to be on your own
Being alone is difficult and unpleasant.
My woman left me and she didn't say why
My partner abandoned me without explanation.
Well, I guess I have to try
Despite my heartbreak, I must keep moving forward and trying.
And this loneliness just won't leave me alone
My sense of loneliness persists and remains a burden.
You know it's such a drag to be on your own
Being alone is still difficult and unpleasant.
My woman left me but she didn't say why
I am still struggling with the hurt of my partner's abandonment.
So I guess I have to try, try
I must make an effort to move on and find my way forward.
Many (many), many (many) rivers to cross (many rivers to cross)
I am facing numerous challenges and obstacles that I must overcome.
But just where to begin? I am playing for time
I am uncertain about how to start overcoming these obstacles and am delaying taking action.
There have been times I found myself sitting in limbo
I have been stuck in a state of uncertainty and inaction.
Alone, alone, for my lifetime
I have faced loneliness and isolation throughout my life.
I got too many rivers to cross
The challenges and obstacles in my path are numerous and formidable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group,
Written by: James Chambers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ronald labbe
two of the greatest song writers, today's generation have no one like this,sad.
primesspct2
one of my all time favorite albums.... so adeptly switches tempos and styles.....goose bumps... and i admit it ;maybe a tear.
salamanca1954
Don't be shy to shed a tear or more on these songs. They come from the heart!
Aaron S.
They are such a natural match. No wonder they became such good friends. Their styles melded magically. So glad I stumbled on this album. I’ve heard some songs here and there, but it’s satisfying to hear the entire album from beginning to end.
David Edwards
A masterful cover... amazing that this channel should publish it today, as I was listening to it last night.
Mojo Walls
This cover has been around awhile. Me personally I feel it's a bit better than the original.
Justinedwords
@Mojo Wallsits way heavier. I like that
Glenn's Music Channel
This song's production and even some chords reminds me ever so slightly of John's #9 Dream.
Raven Dill
I was just thinking the same thing!
Justinedwords
Its the slide guitar which im guessing is john?