River Song
Sarya Lyrics

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You
It’s always been you
I close my eyes and see
No one but you
If my dreams would let you appear
In a river stream
To sweep me so near
I would fall in

And find my way back to you
Soon, I'll look to the moon
Open my eyes and see
The beauty of you
If I lied alone in my bed
With the thought of you
In my head
I would fall asleep
Find my way back to you
The one I loved is long gone
She lives on in all of these songs
And the dreams that
Bring me back to you
The one I loved is long gone
And the thing that carries me on
Is to find the love
I found in you
The one I loved is long gone
And the thing that carries me on

Is to find the love
I found in you

Overall Meaning

In Sarya's song "River Song," the singer is expressing their love and longing for someone who they consider to be their true love. The verse "It's always been you" suggests that this person has been a constant presence in the singer's life, and they cannot imagine being with anyone else. The singer mentions that they close their eyes and all they see is this person, indicating that they are constantly on their mind. The singer wishes that they could be reunited with this person, as they mention the desire to be swept away by a river stream and find their way back to them.

The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the singer is determined to find their way back to the one they loved, even though they acknowledge that this person is no longer around. They suggest that the memories of this person live on through the songs they listen to and the dreams they have, but ultimately their goal is to find the same love they once had with this person.

Overall, "River Song" is a poignant expression of love and the longing to be reunited with someone who holds a special place in the singer's heart.

Line by Line Meaning

You
Addressing the person to whom the song is dedicated

It’s always been you
Expressing that the person has been a constant presence in the singer's life

I close my eyes and see No one but you
The person is constantly on the singer's mind

If my dreams would let you appear In a river stream To sweep me so near I would fall in And find my way back to you
The singer wishes for the person to be present in their dreams and fantasies, even in the form of a river that can lead them back to the person

Soon, I'll look to the moon Open my eyes and see The beauty of you
The singer anticipates the moment when they will see the person again and be struck by their beauty

If I lied alone in my bed With the thought of you In my head I would fall asleep Find my way back to you
The thought of the person can ease the singer's mind and help them fall asleep, even as it leads them back to the person

The one I loved is long gone She lives on in all of these songs And the dreams that Bring me back to you
Reflecting on a past love that is gone but still present in the singer's memories and dreams

The one I loved is long gone And the thing that carries me on Is to find the love I found in you
Despite the loss of a previous love, the singer's hope is to find a love that is similar to the love they found in the person they are singing to

The one I loved is long gone And the thing that carries me on Is to find the love I found in you
Repeating the sentiment from the previous line for emphasis

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Sarya Wu

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