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Mighty Diamonds are a Jamaican trio who had major success during the 70's at the 'Channel One' studio and record label at Maxfield Avenue, Jamaica.
Despite their heyday at Channel One, the trio continued to produce sublime work in later years, notably for 'Gussie Clarke' with the classic 'Pass The Kouchie' which rode an updated cut of an old Studio One instrumental called 'Full Up'. The tune was also covered by the English group 'Musical Youth' but was known as 'Pass The Dutchie'.
Just Like A River
The Mighty Diamonds Lyrics
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La-la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la-la
Just like a river keep flowing by
And saw my teardrops falling from my eyes
Darling, why? Why did you let me cry?
Oh, yeah
You hurt me in so many ways
I let it last, let it last forever and a day
And I′m alright
La-la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la-la
Yes, I'm alright
La-la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la-la
Yeah
My days and my nights are so lonely
Just like a king on an empty throne
Darling believe me, believe me I′m so all alone
La-la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la-la
Oh, yeah, yeah, I'm alright
La-la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la-la
The Mighty Diamonds's song "Just Like A River" is a song about heartbreak and forgiveness. The lyrics describe the pain of a broken heart and the struggle of trying to move on from a relationship that has ended. The singer compares the flow of a river to the constant flow of tears from their eyes, expressing a feeling of hopelessness and despair. The singer questions why they were left to cry and ponder why their former partner didn't give their love a chance.
The lyrics suggest that forgiveness is possible even after being hurt in many ways. The singer proclaims their willingness to forgive, declaring that they will let the love they shared last forever and a day. The chorus of the song repeats "La-la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la-la" which gives the impression that the singer is trying to find solace in the repetition of these sounds. The lyrics express a sense of resigned acceptance of the reality of the situation.
Overall, "Just Like A River" is a song that captures the universal experience of heartbreak, the pain of lost love, and the possibility of forgiveness. It is a story of coming to terms with the end of a relationship, and finding a way to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
La-la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la-la
Starting the song with a cheerful tune
Just like a river keep flowing by
Life keeps moving on, just like a river flows continuously
And saw my teardrops falling from my eyes
The singer cries for losing his lover
Darling, why? Why did you let me cry?
The singer asks his lover why she made him cry
Oh, yeah
Showing a hint of sadness
You hurt me in so many ways
The singer was hurt by his lover in many ways
But I forgive you, believe me when I say
The singer forgives his lover
I let it last, let it last forever and a day
The singer wants to cherish his love forever, despite the hurt
And I′m alright
The singer reassuring himself that he will be okay
La-la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la-la
Repeating the cheerful tune
Yes, I'm alright
Reiterating that he is okay
My days and my nights are so lonely
The singer is alone and sad all the time
Just like a king on an empty throne
The singer's position is like a king who has no subjects on his throne
Darling believe me, believe me I′m so all alone
The singer is pleading with his lover to understand how lonely he is
La-la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la, la, la-la-la
Repeating the tune
Oh, yeah, yeah, I'm alright
The song ends with a hint of sadness and reassurance
Writer(s): Wilburn Cole
Contributed by Abigail Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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