Big River
The Head Cat Lyrics


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Beautiful dawn, lights up the shore for me.
There is nothing else in the world,
I'd rather wake up and see (with you).
Beautiful dawn, I'm just chasing time again.
Thought I would die a lonely man, in endless night.
But now I'm high; running wild among all the stars above.
Sometimes it's hard to believe you remember me.
Beautiful dawn, melt with the stars again.
Do you remember the day when my journey began?
Will you remember the end (of time)?
Beautiful dawn, You're just blowing my mind again.
Thought I was born to endless night, until you shine.
High; running wild among all the stars above.
Sometimes it's hard to believe you remember me.

Will you be my shoulder when I'm grey and older?
Promise me tomorrow starts with you,




Getting high; running wild among all the stars above.
Sometimes it's hard to believe you remember me

Overall Meaning

The Head Cat's "Big River" is an emotional song that features lyrics about a person who has finally found contentment and happiness after a long period of loneliness and despair. The song begins with the singer describing the beauty of the dawn and the thrill that comes with waking up to a new day. For the singer, there is no greater joy than opening his eyes and seeing the world in all its splendor, especially with the presence of a loved one.


The singer then goes on to reflect on his past and just how far he has come. At one point, he believed he was going to die alone amidst the darkness of the endless night. However, destiny intervened and brought him the happiness he had always longed for. The singer expresses his gratitude for being able to run wild amongst the stars with his partner, a feeling that he had never experienced before. He goes on to ask his partner if they will be there for him when he is old and gray, making a promise that tomorrow will always start with them.


Overall, "Big River" is about the joy found in new beginnings, the depths of loneliness and the steadfastness of true love. With its passionate lyrics and soulful presentation, this song is a reminder of the power of love and the beauty of every new day.


Line by Line Meaning

Beautiful dawn, lights up the shore for me.
The singer relishes the morning light and finds it to be the most beautiful sight in the world.


There is nothing else in the world, I'd rather wake up and see (with you).
Nothing is more captivating for the singer than the sunrise that he intends to watch with his beloved.


Thought I would die a lonely man, in endless night.
The singer thought his life would be miserable and devoid of companionship, as if there were no day in sight, but he feels differently now.


But now I'm high; running wild among all the stars above.
The artist is exhilarated, feeling at the top of the world like he is running uncontrollably and freely across the vast universe and among the celestial bodies in it.


Sometimes it's hard to believe you remember me.
The artist is amazed that despite everything happening, his beloved finds precious moments to remember him.


Beautiful dawn, melt with the stars again.
The singer finds the gorgeous light of the morning sun comparable to stars in the nighttime sky.


Do you remember the day when my journey began?
The singer wishes to ascertain if his beloved remembers the period when he started his expedition of self-discovery and personal growth.


Will you remember the end (of time)?
The artist wants to know if his beloved would remember him if they keep their shared memories even after death or the end of the world.


Beautiful dawn, You're just blowing my mind again.
The artist is again awestruck by the morning sky's breathtaking beauty, metaphorically stating that the sight is blowing his mind.


Thought I was born to endless night, until you shine.
Before falling in love, the artist believed he would remain in the darkness of loneliness forever. But his lover came like a shining star, brightening his world.


Will you be my shoulder when I'm grey and older?
The singer wonders if his beloved would be his support system when he grows old and gray and experiences the ups and downs of life.


Promise me tomorrow starts with you,
The artist wants his lover to promise him that she will be part of his future and the creation of their shared tomorrow.


Getting high; running wild among all the stars above.
The singer wishes to create more memories with his lover, feeling so elated that he feels like they are high up in the universe running around amidst the stars.


Sometimes it's hard to believe you remember me.
The singer still finds it amazing and hard to believe that amidst all the memories and the passage of time, his lover still remembers him.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICKY ROSS, JAMES BLUNT

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@suandikresnayuda6500

Now I taught the weeping willow how to cry, cry, cry,
I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear blue sky,
And the tears that I cried for that woman are gonna flood you Big River,
And I'm gonna sit right here until I die.
I met her accidentally in St. Paul, Minnesota,
And it tore me up every time I heard her drawl, Southern drawl,
Then I heard my dream was back Downstream cavortin' in Davenport,
And I followed you, Big River, when you called.
Then you took me to St. Louis later on, down the river,
A freighter said she's been here, but she's gone, boy, she's gone,
I found her trail in Memphis, but she just walked up the bluff,
She raised a few eyebrows and went on down alone.
Now, won't you paddle down by Baton Rouge, River Queen, rollin' on.
Take that woman on down to New Orleans, New Orleans,
Go on, I've had enough, dump my blues down in the gulf,
She loves you, Big River, more than me.
Now I taught the weeping willow how to cry, cry, cry,
And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear blue sky,
And the tears that I cried for that woman are gonna flood you Big River,
And I'm gonna sit right here until I die



All comments from YouTube:

@RE_Bullet03

RIP Lemmy, you'll never be forgotten

@nikolas8088

one das you all die... .

@nikolas8088

one day you all die... .

@mariwraith-mm6wr

Lem....son of Stoke....born to lose and lived to win. He loved 50s rockabilly and the guys Dan and Jim really worked well with him. RIV Lemmy.

@Musicmanohio247

The amazing musicians on the other side are starting to out number the talent left on this side.

@arthurhelmwood9058

This was a perfect gathering for this sound. Lemmy's voice was made for the smoky blues.

@mariacanavan3305

It's Rockabilly...

@amyauspex6680

I can't believe my favorite metal musician covered my favorite cash song. already sitting down and I need to sit down

@diabolikmitchell2960

Johnny would be proud.

@lioneldefaria8408

RIP Lemmy. Your music is alive !

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