The River
No Means No Lyrics

When I speak the words I repeat Are lost within this roaring
My voice is drowned out by the noise of the river, making it impossible for me to communicate effectively.

And when I call your eyes turn to me But what are they exploring ?
You look at me when I call, but I wonder if you are really trying to understand what I am saying.

Hidden shapes that pass fast away Upon the waters streaming
There are things moving quickly in the water that I cannot see or identify.

And what I see I just cannot say There is no one to heed me
Even if I could communicate what I am seeing, no one is there to listen and take action.

I could say that I am sorry But what forgiveness lies before me ? In the river
I may want to apologize for my mistakes, but there is no chance for redemption or forgiveness since everything is being carried away by the river.

Those who know me know all too well All my sins and failings
People who know me are aware of all the bad things I have done and my weaknesses.

But brother dear, how could I tell ? The course that I was sailing In the flood, before my eyes I see the face that I despise
I cannot even confide in someone close to me about where my life has taken me, and I am confronted with the shame and guilt that I carry with me.

It's mine, it's mine Drifting far away
I am losing control of my own identity and my sense of self is slipping away, carried off by the river.

I can see you're not very strong As the current sweeps you past me And I can see your head going down As helpless your cries find me
You are weak and struggling in the water, your screams for help are drowning in the noise of the river.

"Help me ! Save me ! Lend me a hand ! Pull me out ! Pull me out ! Save me ! Save me ! Give me your hand ! Pull me out ! Pull me out !"
You are pleading for someone to help you, calling out to me to save you from the water.

I would save you, give my life But it's already sacrificed To the river
I would do anything to save you, but it is too late for me, my fate has been sealed by the river.

Mothers tell your children the truth Don't hide the fate that's waiting When you're born you start to drown There's no help, no safety
Parents should be honest with their kids about the dangers of life, as we all start off helpless and vulnerable, and there is no guarantee of safety.

First a gift of love is given Then the winds rise, the sails are riven On the river
Life starts off sweet and full of promise, but eventually we are all left to the mercy of the elements, with little control over our fate in the end.