2) The Prophecy is a reggae band in Mauritius, active and locally popular since 2015.
Rivers
The Prophecy Lyrics
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Flowing through my mind
There is blood on my hands not from my veins
Tears in my eyes stain my face
I Wash my hands clean
Wash them clean in the river
No more words of hate and spite
The storm has passed and I'm still alive
Purge my thoughts of the night you died
You died!
Left me alone!
This eternity!
To suffer!
Now I bask in this shameful prison
Lost in the desert of my thoughts
These visions in my head are all I can see
Remembrance of a time I can not forget
But I Wash my hands clean
Wash them clean in the river
This will be your last sunrise
One last day before the end of your life
You won't breathe this air no more
For this will be the night that you died
As she crawls from the depths
Of this great river all ghostly and pale
With ruined eyes she sees my shadow
In the light of the fading day
Resurrection born from the anger of the dead
River call me home my final resting place
Resurrection born from the anger of the dead
Allowed to walk the earth to reciprocate the deed
And the river remembers Meandering witness Ancient!
The song "Rivers" by The Prophecy seems to depict a troubled mind struggling with dark memories and the weight of guilt. The lyricist talks about how they feel tied down and restrained, as their thoughts flow heavily through their mind. They are haunted by blood on their hands, and tears in their eyes. These stains seem to be the result of a tragedy or a loss, as the lyrics mention "the night you died".
However, the lyrics suggest that there is a way to wash this guilt away - by washing hands clean in the river. This metaphorical cleansing, taking place in one of nature's cathedrals, seems to allow the singer to find some measure of peace from the storm of emotions inside them. The lyrics repeatedly promise an end to pain and words of hate and spite, after the storm has passed.
The second part of the song seems to be more poetic and obscure, depicting a resurrection, with the singer emerging from the river. The lyrics talk about a woman crawling from the depths of the river, and seeing the singer's shadow in the light of the fading day. The river is portrayed as a witness to ancient, meandering memories.
Overall, the lyrics are evocative, dark, and rich in imagery. While the song seems to be about the death of someone close to the singer, it is also a meditation on guilt, regret, and the possibility of spiritual renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Tie me down restrain the thoughts
My mind is racing with thoughts that need to be controlled and contained
Flowing through my mind
These thoughts are constantly on my mind, like a river that never stops flowing
There is blood on my hands not from my veins
I am responsible for causing harm or pain to others, but it was not physically from me
Tears in my eyes stain my face
I am emotional and saddened by the actions that have led me to this point
I Wash my hands clean
I am trying to wash away my guilt and the pain I have caused
Wash them clean in the river
The river represents a renewal, a chance for me to cleanse myself and begin anew
And there will be no more pain tonight
I hope to find peace and solace tonight, without pain or suffering
No more words of hate and spite
I am making a conscious effort to avoid negative actions and speech
The storm has passed and I'm still alive
Despite the turmoil and chaos, I have survived and am still standing
Purge my thoughts of the night you died
I wish to eliminate the memories and pain associated with your death from my mind
You died!
Your death has had a profound impact on my life
Left me alone!
I feel abandoned and lost without you
This eternity!
My grieving feels like it will go on forever
To suffer!
I am in pain and agony because of your loss
Now I bask in this shameful prison
I feel trapped and ashamed of my actions that have led me to this point
Lost in the desert of my thoughts
My mind is a vast, empty space that is difficult to navigate
These visions in my head are all I can see
I am haunted by memories that are constantly in my mind
Remembrance of a time I can not forget
I cannot escape the painful memories that are constantly with me
This will be your last sunrise
Your time is running out and you will soon pass away
One last day before the end of your life
This is your final day on earth before you pass on
You won't breathe this air no more
You will not be alive to experience this moment again
For this will be the night that you died
This will be the moment when your life ends
As she crawls from the depths
An entity is rising from the river
Of this great river all ghostly and pale
The entity is spectral and has a ghostly appearance
With ruined eyes she sees my shadow
The entity is able to see me, and her eyes show the damage caused by her death
In the light of the fading day
This scene is taking place as daylight fades and night approaches
Resurrection born from the anger of the dead
The entity has been brought back to life due to the anger and unfinished business she had in her previous life
River call me home my final resting place
The river is where the entity belongs, and where she will finally be at peace
Allowed to walk the earth to reciprocate the deed
The entity has been given a chance to seek revenge or justice for the wrongs committed against her in life
And the river remembers Meandering witness Ancient!
The river has existed for ages and has seen many things, including the entity's life and death
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.