River
The Vanity Lyrics
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Tired of waiting on it
Keeping me waiting
Keeping me weighted, oh yeah
You...
Ooh...
Shouldn′t of waited
Shouldn't of waited on you...
Keeping me jaded
Down the river again
Ooh...
Ooh...
Shut up and taste it... again...
Ooh...
Ooh...
The lyrics to The Vanity's song River are somewhat cryptic and open to interpretation. However, it seems to be a song about frustration and disappointment with someone or something that has been taking too long to materialize. The singer is tired of waiting and feeling weighed down by the anticipation, and is urging whoever or whatever is responsible to stop delaying and just take action.
The repeated chorus of "shut up and taste it" could be interpreted as a metaphor for just going ahead and experiencing something without overthinking or analyzing it too much - in this case, perhaps the thing that the singer has been waiting for. The line "keeping me jaded, down the river again" suggests that this waiting or delay is a recurring theme in the singer's life, and is making them cynical and dissatisfied.
Overall, the lyrics to River are moody, frustrated, and a little bit bitter. They convey a sense of impatience and disillusionment with whatever or whoever has been holding the singer back.
Line by Line Meaning
Shut up and taste it
Stop talking and experience it fully
Tired of waiting on it
Fed up of delaying it
Keeping me waiting
Causing me to wait
Keeping me weighted, oh yeah
Making me feel heavy and burdened
You...
Referring to the person who caused the delay
Ooh...
Expressing frustration or disappointment
Shouldn't of waited
Regretting the decision to wait
Shouldn't of waited on you...
Disappointed in the person for being the cause of the wait
Keeping me jaded
Continuing to make me feel disillusioned
Down the river again
Going through a similar situation again
Shut up and taste it... again...
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the need to stop talking and fully experience the situation
Ooh...
Expressing continued frustration or disappointment
Ooh...
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
Writer(s): The Vanity
Contributed by Christopher T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aidan Perez
All 3 songs on y'all's ep were amazing! Looking forward to your next album!!
Kim Edrian
this is great! I wish the industry would notice this band quickly.
La'ren
This came up as an ad while I was listening to another band and I had to look them up. These guys are awesome!!
cutie patootie
Omg, you just saved my life! This song is amazing! And now I have a song to sleep to at night! Ahhh thank you!!!!
Shoobz
Love the sound!! Rock 4ever!
Jenna N
Sick! this came up as an ad for another video and I was hooked immediately
Shoobz
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The Vanity
@Pedro Perez we're all from Texas actually.
Pedro Perez
@The Vanity Dude.......Thanks To You Guys... :D And Good Luck On Becoming Famous, Just Had One Question: My dad is a classic rock lover and he truly believes that England have the best rockers of all time, so are you guys from England? Lol. =^D
The Vanity
@Jenna N awesome, thanks!