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Wild River Heart
This Is Deer Country Lyrics
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In the wild, in the wood
In a valley low
In a valley low
Some sweet, shivering light
Where the grass lay still
Beneath your hands
Soft and pale,
And dead
Early spring
Where the water swells
Water swells
Wild river heart
Wild river heart
River heart run
River heart run
When the snow
Fawn and the doe
Cane and the crow
And your brother calls
Lone lone lone lone
And I went away
Meaning to return
To the valley low
To my valley low
Never seen
Never seen again
Still the water swells
The water swells
Wild river heart
Wild river heart
River heart run
River heart run
River heart run
River heart run
The lyrics of "Wild River Heart" by This Is Deer Country describe the singer's connection to nature and the land. The opening lines emphasize the singer's preference for a simple, rustic life, away from the hustle and bustle of modern society. They have made their home in the wild, in the wood, and appreciate the subtle beauty of a valley where the grass is still and the light is shivering. This appreciation for nature is also reflected in the use of the symbol of the river - the water swells and the "wild river heart" runs.
The second verse adds a layer of melancholy to the song, suggesting that the singer has had to leave the valley they love and may never see it again. References to snow, fawns, and does suggest the passage of time - perhaps the singer has been away for a while. The line "and your brother calls" adds to the sense of longing and nostalgia, as if the singer is being reminded of their past and the place they once called home. The repetition of "river heart run" at the end of each verse reinforces the idea of the unstoppable flow of time and nature.
Line by Line Meaning
I made my home
I settled down in a place to call home
In the wild, in the wood
In a natural and untamed environment surrounded by trees
In a valley low
Within a low-lying area of land between hills or mountains
Some sweet, shivering light
A gentle and chilly light that was both welcoming and intriguing
Where the grass lay still
Where the grass was not moving, completely calm
Beneath your hands
Underneath one's hands while touching the grass
Soft and pale,
The grass was light and had a delicate appearance
Soft and pale
The texture and color of the grass were both light and delicate
And dead
However, despite the gentle appearance, the grass was no longer living
Early spring
The beginning of the Spring season
Where the water swells
The location where the water expands or bulges
Water swells
The expansion of the water
Wild river heart
A river that flows through untamed and untouched nature
Wild river heart
A river that beats with the raw energy of nature
River heart run
The river flows naturally
River heart run
The river continues to beat on and flow
When the snow
During the winter season when snow is present
Fawn and the doe
The young deer and their mother
Cane and the crow
The tall grass and the black bird
And your brother calls
When someone close to you reaches out to you for help
Lone lone lone lone
Feeling alone and isolated from the ones you love
And I went away
I left my home and my sanctuary behind
Meaning to return
With the intention of coming back and reclaiming my home
To the valley low
To the place where I felt most welcome and myself
To my valley low
Returning to the specific low-lying area that I called my own
Never seen
However, after leaving, I was never able to return
Never seen again
Was unable to return and be reunited with the place I once called home
Still the water swells
Even though I'm unable to return, the river continues to flow and thrive
The water swells
The river continues to expand with the rain and the changing of the seasons
River heart run
The river continues to flow and maintain its natural, wild spirit
River heart run
The natural pulse and continuous flow of the wild river heart
River heart run
The steady, rhythmic beat of the wild river
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.