Faithless Love
Rita Wilson Lyrics


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Faithless love like a river flows
Like raindrops fallin' on a broken rose
Down in some valley where nobody goes

Where the night grows in
Like a cold dark wind
Faithless love like a river flows
Faithless love, where did I go wrong?
Too many stories, too many heartbreak songs
Where nobody's right, nobody's wrong

Faithless love will find you
And the misery entwine you
Faithless love, where did I go wrong?

Well, I guess I'm standin' in a hall of broken dreams
That's the way it sometimes goes
And every new love never turns out like it seems
I guess the feelin' comes and goes

Faithless love like a river flows
Like a raindrops fallin' on a broken rose
Down in some valley where nobody goes

Faithless love has found me




Thrown its chilly arms around me
Faithless love, faithless love like a river flows

Overall Meaning

The song ‘Faithless Love’ by Rita Wilson is about the pain and heartbreak that comes from being in a loveless relationship. The opening line, “Faithless love like a river flows” sets the tone for the rest of the song. Love is often compared to a river that flows, and in this case, it is faithless love. It is love that is not committed or enduring, and just like the river, it keeps on flowing, never stopping.


The lyrics express the feeling of being alone and abandoned in love. The mention of “a valley where nobody goes” portrays the idea of seclusion and isolation. It is a place where one can be alone with their thoughts, with no one to turn to. This is followed by the line, “Where the night grows in like a cold dark wind” which creates a sense of despair, hopelessness and loneliness.


The song suggests that there have been too many heartbreaks and too many stories, and as a result, faithless love has found the person. The phrase “thrown its chilly arms around me” is a metaphor for the way that heartbreak can envelop a person and leave them feeling cold and alone. The overall message of the song is that love can be a painful experience, and when it is faithless, it can be even more so.


Line by Line Meaning

Faithless love like a river flows
The idea of faithless love is being compared to the movement of a river, flowing continuously and unpredictably.


Like raindrops fallin' on a broken rose
Faithless love is described as a negative force that contributes to the destruction and deterioration of things, much like how raindrops falling on a broken rose can further damage it.


Down in some valley where nobody goes
The setting of the song represents a place of isolation and neglect, mirroring the feelings of loneliness and abandonment that often accompany faithless love.


Where the night grows in
The night, as a metaphor for darkness and uncertainty, holds a strong presence in this setting, contributing to the sense of foreboding and insecurity associated with faithless love.


Like a cold dark wind
Similar to the previous line, the image of a cold and dark wind blowing through the valley reinforces the bleakness and hopelessness that faithless love can bring.


Faithless love, where did I go wrong?
A sense of regret and self-doubt is present in the singer's question, as they try to make sense of their failed relationships and outlook on love.


Too many stories, too many heartbreak songs
The singer acknowledges the prevalence of heartbreak in their life, as well as the countless stories and songs about failed love that exist in the world.


Where nobody's right, nobody's wrong
The artist recognizes the ambiguity and lack of clear guilt or blame in cases of faithless love, where both parties may have contributed to the dissolution of the relationship.


Faithless love will find you
Despite the negative connotations associated with faithless love, the artist implies that it is not something that can necessarily be avoided, and may even seek out those who are vulnerable to it.


And the misery entwine you
The artist suggests that the presence of faithless love is inextricably linked to feelings of suffering and sadness, further emphasizing its destructive nature.


Well, I guess I'm standin' in a hall of broken dreams
The singer reflects on their current state of being, feeling surrounded by failed hopes and aspirations, particularly in regards to their love life.


That's the way it sometimes goes
The artist acknowledges the unpredictability and disappointment that comes with love, recognizing that things do not always turn out the way we want them to.


And every new love never turns out like it seems
The singer has experienced repeated disappointment and disillusionment in their pursuit of love, with each new relationship failing to meet their expectations.


I guess the feelin' comes and goes
The singer suggests that the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with love is a natural part of the experience, with feelings of passion and contentment sometimes replaced by heartbreak and emptiness.


Faithless love has found me
The singer has once again fallen prey to faithless love, as it seeks them out despite their best efforts to avoid it.


Thrown its chilly arms around me
The chilling and negative effects of faithless love are personified as it wraps its arms around the artist, enveloping them in sadness and loneliness.


Faithless love, faithless love like a river flows
The repetition of the opening line cements the idea that faithless love is an ever-present force that moves and changes much like a river, with no regard for those caught in its path.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN SOUTHER, JOHN DAVID SOUTHER

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