Rivers Of Love
Ryan Bingham Lyrics


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Turn my head and I look outside
And I wonder if I'm too late
It's all in my mind
And I'm runnin' behind on the words I'm a wantin' to say

Now I'm patiently standing here
I've been waitin' all of this life
Find a little woman that talk like you do
Dancing in the fire's light
Oh baby, I've been holding onto this long enough
Take me on down
Let us walk a little while on down by your rivers of love

I know by now, I'm a be all right
Ain't nothin' wasted away
Way in the past keep a lookin' through a glass
When I held you back in the day

Now I'm patiently standing here
I've been waitin' all of these lives
Find a little woman that talk like you do
Dancing in my fire's light
Oh baby, I've been holding onto this long enough
Take me on down
Let us walk a little while on down by your rivers of love

Turn my head and I at look life
And I wonder if it's too late
All in my mind
And I'm runnin' behind on the words I'm a wantin' to say

Now I'm patiently standing here
I've been waitin' all of this life
Find a little woman that talk like you do
Dancing in the fire's light
Oh baby, I've been holding onto this long enough
Take me on down
Let us walk a little while on down by your rivers of love

Oh baby, I've been holding onto this long enough




Take me on down
Let us walk a little while on down by your rivers of love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ryan Bingham's song "Rivers of Love" convey a sense of reflection and longing for connection. The singer is introspective, turning their head to look outside and question whether it may be too late for them. This introspection points to a sense of missed opportunities and a feeling of being behind in expressing their thoughts and feelings. The theme of time passing and the weight of unspoken words adds a layer of melancholy and urgency to the song.


The singer expresses a sense of patience and waiting, suggesting that they have been longing for something or someone throughout their life. The mention of finding a woman who speaks in a certain way and dancing in firelight paints a picture of a deep and passionate connection that the singer seeks. There is a yearning for emotional intimacy and a desire to venture into the unknown, symbolized by walking by the "rivers of love."


The repetition of the line "I know by now, I'm a be all right" hints at a sense of hope and reassurance amidst the uncertainty and longing expressed in the lyrics. The reference to looking through a glass into the past and holding onto memories of a time spent with someone adds a nostalgic and sentimental tone to the song. It reflects on the idea of learning and growing from past experiences while still holding onto cherished moments.


In the final verses, the singer again expresses a sense of being behind and the urgency to convey their feelings before it's too late. The repeated chorus of "Take me on down / Let us walk a little while on down by your rivers of love" emphasizes the longing for connection and intimacy, inviting the listener to join in the singer's journey of seeking love and emotional fulfillment. Overall, the lyrics of "Rivers of Love" evoke themes of reflection, longing, patience, and the search for a deep connection amid life's uncertainties.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ryan Bingham

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Elliott P


on Western Shore

"Loud on the Western shore, you're no longer brave"
You used to be scared, but now you are bravely living your life out loud
Think you missed this one
More than once
Significant I think that he ended the song with "you are no longer brave".
Think it was easy for him to have been brave previously because he had nothing to lose as he also points out in What would I've become. He does now and that's changed him

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