River
Shawny Sander Lyrics


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I'm everywhere around you
and I will pass You by
What lies before just faded
But I will never dry
Caught up in the moment
Rolling with the tides
Everything goes silent
right here by my side

I'm just a river
body and soul and mind
I'm just a river
Leaving it all behind
Forever comin' back to You

Wherever I'm gonna be
I'll take You along with me
I'll wash away Your pain
Scars that won't remain
Devil's teeth before me
Rapids pulling me down
I... I will never let You drown

I'm just a river
Body and soul and mind
I'm just a river
Leaving it all
To find that place where reasons gone to war
And this high tide's for You
Now come on...

I'm just a river
Body and soul and mind
I'm just a river
Leaving it all
To find that place where reasons gone to war
And this high tide's for You
Now come on...

I'm like a river
(Body and soul and mind)
I'm just a river
Leaving it all
To find that place where reasons gone to war
And this high tide's for You
Now come on...





I'm like a river
I'm just away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shawny Sander's song River speak about the journey of life and the role that the river plays in it. The river is a metaphor for life - it ebbs and flows, and it is constantly moving forward. The river is present everywhere around us and we often take it for granted. The opening lines of the song, "I'm everywhere around you and I will pass you by," suggest that the river is always present in our lives, but we don't always notice it.


The lyrics speak of a river that is caught up in the moment, rolling with the tides, and leaving everything behind. At the same time, the river will never dry, meaning that it will always be there for us. As humans, we often get caught up in the moment and forget about the bigger picture. We allow ourselves to be pulled in different directions, much like the river, but we must remember to always come back to the things that matter.


The chorus of the song emphasizes this point: "I'm just a river, leaving it all behind, forever coming back to you." The river is always moving forward, but it is also always coming back to its source. Similarly, we should be constantly moving forward in life while never forgetting our roots and where we came from. The song also speaks of the river's power to wash away pain and scars, and to never let us drown. This is a reminder that no matter what challenges we face in life, we can always rely on the constant presence of the river to guide us through.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm everywhere around you
I am omnipresent in your life


and I will pass You by
I may not stay with you forever


What lies before just faded
The past doesn't matter anymore


But I will never dry
I will never lose my essence


Caught up in the moment
Living in the present


Rolling with the tides
Going with the flow of life


Everything goes silent
The beauty of nature makes everything quiet


right here by my side
Being close to the river is a peaceful experience


I'm just a river
I am a simple river


body and soul and mind
But I am also made up of all the elements that make me unique


Leaving it all behind
I am leaving my past behind


Forever comin' back to You
But I will always come back to those who cherish me


Wherever I'm gonna be
I may go to new places


I'll take You along with me
But I will always bring my loved ones with me


I'll wash away Your pain
I have the power to cleanse the soul


Scars that won't remain
I can heal emotional wounds


Devil's teeth before me
There may be challenges ahead


Rapids pulling me down
I may face obstacles


I... I will never let You drown
But I will always protect you


To find that place where reasons gone to war
I search for a peaceful place where all conflicts vanish


And this high tide's for You
This moment of grandeur is for those who appreciate it


Now come on...
Join me and enjoy the beauty of nature




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