River of Life
The Neville Brothers Lyrics


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Hear the voice in the night, it's your guide shinin' bright
It'll show you the way, don't lose sight
You run with the river, flow with the river of life

When you're out on your own, in the cold all alone
Follow the river, it'll carry you home
Runnin' with the river, flowin' with the river of life
Enjoyin' life's sights
Not lookin' for trouble, don't wanna fight
The strong survive and the weak get beat
Stay out of the kitchen if you can't take the heat
Stand up like a man and take it
When the cards fall the winner takes all
This is life you can't fake it

Hear the voice in the night, it's your guide shinin' bright
It'll show you the way, don't lose sight
Runnin' with the river, flowin' with the river of life
Runnin' with the river, flowin' with the river of life

Livin' tough, lovin' hard - you know it's livin' fast
How long will your life, or your money last
You got to learn to survive if you wanna last
Look to the spirit that'll guide your path
'Cause livin' in the city can be mighty cruel

Hear the voice in the night, it's your guide shinin' bright
It'll show you the way, don't lose sight
Runnin' with the river, flowin' with the river of life
Runnin' with the river, flowin' with the river of life

Conscience has to make a choice, when the maker speaks, heed his voice
Tremble and shiver, flow with the river of life

When you're out on your own, in the cold all alone
Follow the river, it'll carry you home

Runnin' with the river, flowin' with the river of life
Runnin' with the river, flowin' with the river of life




Runnin' - flowin' - runnin' - flowin'
Runnin' with the river, flowin' with the river of life

Overall Meaning

The song "River of Life" by The Neville Brothers talks about the journey of life and its various aspects. The lyrics remind us that there are guiding forces in this world that can help us navigate through life's ups and downs, especially during times of hardship and uncertainty. The voice in the night that is referred to is a metaphor for that guiding force. It represents one's inner voice, intuition, or perhaps even a divine force that is trying to guide us to the right path.


The song also touches on the importance of perseverance and resilience is life. It reminds us that life can be difficult at times, and the strong are the ones who can weather the storm and come out on top. In contrast, those who are weak or give up easily get beaten down by life. The river that is mentioned in the song serves as a metaphor for life. It can carry us to our destination, but we also have to learn to flow with it and not fight against it.


Furthermore, the song highlights the importance of morality and ethics. Conscience has to make a choice, and it's essential to heed the voice of the maker. This line refers to the importance of being guided by one's moral compass and doing what is right, even when it's hard. In a world that can be cruel, living in harmony with oneself and others is the best way to survive.


Line by Line Meaning

Hear the voice in the night, it's your guide shinin' bright
Listen to your inner voice that will light up your path.


It'll show you the way, don't lose sight
Never lose focus on where you want to go.


You run with the river, flow with the river of life
Go with the flow of life and adapt to the changes.


When you're out on your own, in the cold all alone
When you are in solitude and feeling lost, trust the river.


Follow the river, it'll carry you home
Follow your intuition that will lead you to where you belong.


Enjoyin' life's sights
Relax and appreciate the beauty around you.


Not lookin' for trouble, don't wanna fight
Avoid conflicts and live peacefully.


The strong survive and the weak get beat
Life is tough and only the strong can endure.


Stay out of the kitchen if you can't take the heat
Avoid situations that you cannot handle.


Stand up like a man and take it
Face your challenges head-on and be resilient.


When the cards fall the winner takes all
Life is a game and the one who can handle it wins.


This is life you can't fake it
You cannot pretend to live a life that is not true to you.


Livin' tough, lovin' hard - you know it's livin' fast
Life is experienced with an intense range of emotions that makes it go by quickly.


How long will your life, or your money last
Life is uncertain and so is money. Cherish both.


You got to learn to survive if you wanna last
Learn to adapt and survive through the challenges.


Look to the spirit that'll guide your path
Trust the guidance of your inner spirit.


'Cause livin' in the city can be mighty cruel
Living in the city can be tough and challenging.


Conscience has to make a choice, when the maker speaks, heed his voice
Listen to your moral instinct and follow the right path.


Tremble and shiver, flow with the river of life
Accept the situations that shake you and let life take its course.


Runnin' - flowin' - runnin' - flowin'
Life is a cycle of running and flowing.


Runnin' with the river, flowin' with the river of life
Be in harmony with life and let it take you where you are meant to go.




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