The River
Nitin Sawhney Lyrics
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Inside, outside, I can feel it in my mind
In the ocean and the river, I can feel it in the tide
And all day, all night, in the rhythm of the city
From the dusk to the dawn, I can feel it flowing in me
Down by the river, life flowing deeper, tide growing stronger
Inside my head, I can hear it talking to me
Like the river to the ocean, I can feel it growing in me
And all day, all night, in the rhythm of the city
From the dusk to the dawn, I can feel it flowing through me
Down by the river, life flowing deeper, tide growing stronger
No, you can't hold and hold the river
Inside, outside, I can feel it in my mind
In the ocean and the river, I can feel it in the tide
And all day, all night in the rhythm of the city
From the dusk to the dawn, I can feel it growing in me
Down by the river, life flowing deeper, tide growing stronger
No, you can't hold and hold the river
River, river flowing with the tide
River, river flowing with the tide
River, river flowing with the tide
The lyrics of Nitin Sawhney's song "The River" describe the experience of living in these complicated and confusing times. The singer reflects on the constant flow of life, which he can feel both inside and outside of himself, in the tide of the ocean and the river. The rhythm of the city becomes a part of him, and he can feel the flow of life growing within him from dawn till dusk. The soft tones and repetition of the refrain "Down by the river, life flowing deeper, tide growing stronger" convey a sense of inevitability and acceptance that life will continue to move forward, and we must move along with it. The lyrics symbolize the endless flow of life itself and the need to accept it, even when it feels chaotic and overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
Inside, outside, I can feel it in my mind
The turmoil of current times is not just external but it is prevalent in one's mind as well
In the ocean and the river, I can feel it in the tide
The unrest is everywhere, be it the vast ocean or a small river and it can be noticed in the tide
And all day, all night, in the rhythm of the city
The pulsating pace of the city is in sync with the feelings of unrest which seem to be perpetual
From the dusk to the dawn, I can feel it flowing in me
The feeling of helplessness is all pervasive and it culminates in an endless flow of emotions from dusk till dawn
Down by the river, life flowing deeper, tide growing stronger
The river is a metaphor for life which keeps moving forward, growing stronger and deeper as time passes
No, you can't hold and hold the river
One cannot hold onto the things that are beyond their control, life will keep flowing like a river
Inside my head, I can hear it talking to me
The unrest can take a toll on one's well-being and cause inner conflict
Like the river to the ocean, I can feel it growing in me
Just like a river meets the ocean, the inner turbulence meets the external unrest and starts growing within oneself
Down by the river, life flowing deeper, tide growing stronger
The flow of life continues and it grows in strength like the tide of a river
River, river flowing with the tide
The river and its tide serve as a metaphor for the flow of life and its relentless pace
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJI MADDEN, DON GILMORE, JOEL MADDEN
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