The River
Sam Garrett Lyrics

close your eyes now and see the world
If you shut out distractions and focus on your thoughts and feelings, you can gain new perspectives on the world.

close your mind and you will learn
By quieting your mind, you can become more receptive to new ideas and gain knowledge.

'cause all this chopped tree will surely burn
If we keep using up natural resources recklessly, we will face the consequences of our actions.

now you know we're all on a path and I hope you learn
We all have a journey to follow, and the hope is that we can learn from our experiences along the way.

nooo oh
Expressing a sense of sorrow or worry about something

nah noo
Rejection, refusing something

sit down by the river and you will find, now
By taking a moment to sit and reflect, you may gain new insights

'cause you're no bigger, no
We are all equal, regardless of status or achievements

what you're inside
True size and worth comes from within, not from external factors

na na noo
Expression of encouragement or comfort

cause you're no bigger than the birds that fly
We are all small beings in the grand scheme of things, and should appreciate the beauty and freedom in that realization

control your mind now cause it's starting to burn
It is important to manage your thoughts and emotions, as they can become overwhelming.

slowly aching with every turn
Life can be challenging and draining, and can wear on a person over time

it's winding down
Time is running out, things are coming to a close

it slowly breaks
Our resources and strength are limited, and may fail us over time.

said I'm chopping wood now now and carrying my weight
I am doing what needs to be done and taking responsibility for myself

yeah na na no
Expression of agreement or understanding

yeah na noh
Expression of agreement or understanding

So don't forget what you know
Remember the lessons you've learned and the knowledge you've gained

it's a short lived life but live it so
Life is brief, but it is important to make the most of it and live fully.

cause one mans dirt is one mans gold
One person's trash or problems may be another person's treasure or opportunity.

but we can sit and watch the flowers as they unfold
Life will continue regardless of our efforts, and it can be rewarding to observe the beauty and natural progression of things.

cause the sun does burn and the sea is cold
Nature can be harsh and unforgiving, and we must learn to adapt to survive.

but we're all in the same rowing boat
We are all in this together and must work together to progress and succeed.

and we trying to get along
We are attempting to cooperate and coexist peacefully.

oooh
Expression of awe or admiration

just take a walking??
Unclear, possible corruption of lyrics

just take a walking
Encouragement to keep moving forward, despite challenges or doubts.