Jonathan has been writing songs since 2007, and previously released a self-titled EP under the name 'Maffiss'. His debut album as 'Rivers & Robots' was released on 12th August 2011 and was entirely self-recorded in a home studio, as was the follow-up 'Take Everything' which was released on the 20th July 2012.
Come Back
Rivers & Robots Lyrics
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I let you
We broke the ties that bind
I wanted to forget you
And leave the past behind
Still, the magic of the night I met you
Seems to stay forever in my mind
And high above
The moon was new
And so was love
This eager heart of mine was singing
Lover where can you be
You came at last
Love had its day
That day is past
You've gone away
This aching heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
When I remember every little thing
You used to do
I'm so lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely
The sky is blue
The night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
When I remember every little thing
You used to do
I grow lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely
The sky is blue
The night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
Rivers & Robots's song Come Back delves into the pain and longing that one feels when they lose someone they deeply cared for. The lyrics show a contrast between the present reality and the beautiful memory of when the two individuals first met. The singer is lamenting the fact that they let go of the person they loved, wanting to "leave the past behind." However, the memory of that special night that they shared still lingers in their mind, leaving them in a state of longing for the past.
The use of imagery in the song is prominent, as the lyrics create a clear picture of the beautiful night the two individuals met. There is also a vivid description of the present state of the singer's heart, which is "aching" and "lonely" without their loved one. The mention of the sky being blue and the moon being new creates a sense of nostalgia that the singer is feeling. The lyrics "every road I walk along, I walk along with you" emphasizes the fact that the singer can't escape their memories of the past and is haunted by them wherever they go.
The song is a perfect example of Rivers & Robots's unique style, which combines folk, electronic and ambient music. The lyrics are simple, yet profound, and have a universal appeal that resonates with anyone who has experienced heartbreak. The melancholic tone of the song is intensified by the use of the lo-fi production, which gives the track a vintage feel.
Line by Line Meaning
You went away
You left me
I let you
I didn't fight to keep you
We broke the ties that bind
We ended our relationship
I wanted to forget you
I tried to erase you from my memory
And leave the past behind
And not dwell on what has already happened
Still, the magic of the night I met you
But the memory of the night we first met still lingers in my mind
Seems to stay forever in my mind
Seems to be an unforgettable moment
The sky was blue
The sky was clear and bright
And high above
And far above us
The moon was new
The moon was in its earliest phase
And so was love
And so was our love, just beginning
This eager heart of mine was singing
My heart was full of excitement and joy
Lover where can you be
Asking where my lover is
You came at last
You finally arrived
Love had its day
Our love was strong and happy
That day is past
But now that day is over
You've gone away
And you've left me again
This aching heart of mine is singing
My heart is full of pain
Lover come back to me
Asking my lover to come back to me
When I remember every little thing
When I think about every small detail
You used to do
The things you used to do for me
I'm so lonely
I feel so alone without you
Every road I walk along
Every path I take
I walk along with you
I feel like you're walking beside me
No wonder I am lonely
It's no surprise that I feel so alone
The night is cold
The atmosphere is chilling
But love is old
But our love has been around for a while
And while I'm waiting here
While I'm still waiting for you
This heart of mine is singing
My heart still longs for you
Lover come back to me
Asking my lover to return to me
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, II, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN, SIGMUND ROMBERG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lorenamarane
Come back, come back
Surrender everything I once held on to
Come down, come down
I'm waiting for the day when we will see You
Your love, Your love
It reaches far beyond the highest heights and
Your hand, Your hand
Is strong enough to pluck me from the night and
Every time I stumble, You carry me
For every time I've lost, You've won
The love that You have given is enough for me
And when You look at me, You see the Son
The Holy One, The Spotless Son
The one who gave it all for me
Who gave His life to set me free
The Son, You see The Son, You see the Son.
@itelvinaserrasouza7043
TRADUÇÃO
Come Back / You See The Son
Volte, volte
Entregar tudo uma vez que manteve a
Desce, desce
Eu estou esperando o dia em que vamos vê-lo
O seu amor, o seu amor
Ele vai muito além dos maiores alturas e
O seu lado, sua mão
É forte o suficiente para me arrancar a partir da noite,
Toda vez que eu tropeçar, Você me levar
Para cada vez que eu perdi, Você ganhou
O amor que você tem dado é suficiente para mim
E quando você olha para mim, Você vê o Filho
O Santo, o Filho Spotless
A pessoa que deu tudo para mim
Que deu a vida para me libertar
Filho, você vê o Filho, você vê o Filho
@lorenamarane
Come back, come back
Surrender everything I once held on to
Come down, come down
I'm waiting for the day when we will see You
Your love, Your love
It reaches far beyond the highest heights and
Your hand, Your hand
Is strong enough to pluck me from the night and
Every time I stumble, You carry me
For every time I've lost, You've won
The love that You have given is enough for me
And when You look at me, You see the Son
The Holy One, The Spotless Son
The one who gave it all for me
Who gave His life to set me free
The Son, You see The Son, You see the Son.
@itelvinaserrasouza7043
TRADUÇÃO
Come Back / You See The Son
Volte, volte
Entregar tudo uma vez que manteve a
Desce, desce
Eu estou esperando o dia em que vamos vê-lo
O seu amor, o seu amor
Ele vai muito além dos maiores alturas e
O seu lado, sua mão
É forte o suficiente para me arrancar a partir da noite,
Toda vez que eu tropeçar, Você me levar
Para cada vez que eu perdi, Você ganhou
O amor que você tem dado é suficiente para mim
E quando você olha para mim, Você vê o Filho
O Santo, o Filho Spotless
A pessoa que deu tudo para mim
Que deu a vida para me libertar
Filho, você vê o Filho, você vê o Filho
@SamAliMorr8905
Have COVID and am very encouraged by this song. Thank you Rivers and Robots for songs that keep my mind stayed on Christ, my hope.
@kamilaparente670
Amo isso, toda Glória a Ele! Que letra, talento do alto.
@josianiarvelino5567
Brasileiros também ouvem Rivers and robots ?
@CancaodoAltoMusic
@Josiani Arvelino A maioria dos fãs são BR.
@graceandpeace3031
Thanks so much guys for partnering with the Presence of Ruach Hachodesh (Holy Spirit) in His awesome Glory!! Your music is so anointed by Y'shua (Jesus)! I LOVE It!
@JosiahGennell
That one dislike! No!!!! This song is so worshipful.
@fabriciafeitosabarreto
Que canção espetacular!
@jackmwangi6754
How does this have only around 45k views?? 6 years later and it sounds amazing!! May God bless and expand your ministry people! Your songs are such a blessing.