The River
Peter & Clive Sarstedt Lyrics
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It came without warning
A love like I ain't never felt before
She's like my destiny calling
And she's lying there all naked on the floor
And suddenly out of blue, she's singing
Oh baby, let my loving ease your pain
Bring your burning skin to my river once again
I'll give you life
Ooh baby let my loving ease your pain, tonight
She came without warning
Like an angel come from Heaven in the night
Her kiss makes me tremble
So she pulls me close and she holds me oh so tight
And suddenly out of the blue she starts singing
Oh baby let my loving ease your pain
Bring your burning skin to my river once again
I'll give you life
Ooh baby let my loving ease your pain
I'll give you life
I'll give you life
I'll give you life
Oh baby let my loving ease your pain
Bring your burning skin to my river once again
I'll give you life
Oh baby let my loving ease your pain
Bring your burning skin to my river
Oh to my river
La da da da
Oh to my river
The song "The River" by Peter and Clive Sarstedt is about a sudden and intense love that completely consumes the singer. The singer describes the love as coming out of nowhere and feeling unlike anything he has ever experienced before. The object of his affection is lying naked on the floor, and the singer can sense that she is his destiny. She sings to him, offering her love as a way to ease his pain and give him life. The imagery of the river is used as a metaphor for the woman's love, which is both healing and transformative.
The song is full of sensual and passionate language, with the singer describing how the woman's kiss makes him tremble and how she holds him so tight. The repeated refrain of "Let my loving ease your pain" emphasizes the healing power of love and the way it can provide comfort and solace in difficult times. The line "Bring your burning skin to my river once again" suggests that this is not the first time the two have come together, and that the singer is seeking refuge and renewal from a familiar source.
Line by Line Meaning
It came without warning
I wasn't expecting to fall in love so suddenly
A love like I ain't never felt before
This love I feel for her is unlike anything I've ever experienced
She's like my destiny calling
It feels like she was meant to come into my life
And she's lying there all naked on the floor
She's vulnerable and trustful, sharing herself with me in this intimate moment
Oh baby, let my loving ease your pain
I want to make you feel better and take away any troubles or struggles you're facing
Bring your burning skin to my river once again
Let me hold you close and help you cool down and feel refreshed
I'll give you life
I'll be a source of energy and vitality for you
She came without warning
She entered my life suddenly and unexpectedly
Like an angel come from Heaven in the night
She's a blessing and a gift from above
Her kiss makes me tremble
Her touch is electrifying and gives me chills
So she pulls me close and she holds me oh so tight
She shows me how much she cares and wants to make me feel secure and loved
I'll give you life
I want to be there for you and bring you joy and happiness
Oh baby let my loving ease your pain
I'm here for you and want to make it all better
La da da da
Just enjoying the moment and the love we share
Oh to my river
Come back to me and let me comfort you once again
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Written by: DON GILMORE, BENJI MADDEN, JOEL MADDEN
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