The River
This Tortured Soul Lyrics
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Music: This Tortured Soul
Turn around and back again, confessing all my sins. I'll ask that you forgive just one more time. And I will bow my head, and I will break your bread, and I will drink the blood of sacred vines. Won't you take me down to the river and hold me under the black water? Wash away my sins forever and cleanse this tortured soul. A heavy cross to bear, I will repent I swear, that holy water flows, the river winds. And I will lift the veil, and I will rust these nails, in the very water that decides my time. Won't you take me down to the river and hold me under the black water? Wash away my sins forever and cleanse this tortured soul.
The River by This Tortured Soul is a powerful and evocative song that speaks to issues of sin, redemption, and salvation. The lyrics are rich in religious symbolism and metaphor, inviting listeners to reflect on their own spiritual journeys and the ways in which they might seek forgiveness and renewal.
At its core, the song is a plea for absolution. The singer confesses his sins and asks for forgiveness, promising to repent and turn his life around. The imagery of the river, with its cleansing waters and currents that sweep away impurities, reinforces this idea of purification and renewal.
The lyrics also touch on themes of sacrifice and redemption. The singer speaks of breaking bread and drinking sacred wine, evoking the Last Supper and suggesting that he is willing to make sacrifices for the sake of his soul. The lines "I will lift the veil, and I will rust these nails, in the very water that decides my time" are particularly powerful, suggesting that the singer is willing to undergo a kind of self-crucifixion in order to be reborn and find redemption.
Overall, The River is a deeply moving and thought-provoking song that speaks to some of the most fundamental questions of the human experience. It invites listeners to reflect on their own journeys, their own struggles with sin and redemption, and the transformative power of faith and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn around and back again, confessing all my sins.
I am admitting my shortcomings and asking for forgiveness.
I'll ask that you forgive just one more time.
I am hoping for forgiveness despite repeated mistakes.
And I will bow my head, and I will break your bread, and I will drink the blood of sacred vines.
I am submitting myself to a higher power and partaking in a symbolic ceremony.
Won't you take me down to the river and hold me under the black water?
I am asking for a cleansing and baptism to purify my soul.
Wash away my sins forever and cleanse this tortured soul.
I want to be free of my past mistakes and be reborn with a refreshed sense of self.
A heavy cross to bear, I will repent I swear, that holy water flows, the river winds.
It is difficult to grapple with my mistakes but I am committed to repentance which is symbolized in the winding river.
And I will lift the veil, and I will rust these nails, in the very water that decides my time.
I will expose myself, release my worries and let go of my past during this ritual.
Won't you take me down to the river and hold me under the black water?
I am still begging for purification and release.
Wash away my sins forever and cleanse this tortured soul.
I still desire to be rid of my past and want to begin a fresh new chapter.
Contributed by Nicholas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.