Take Me to the River
Tom Jones Lyrics


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I don' know why I love her like I do
All the changes you put me through
Take my money, my cigarettes
I haven' seen the worst of it yet
I wanna know that you'll tell me
I love to stay
Take me to the river, drop me in the water
Take me to the river, dip me in the water
I don' know why you treat me so bad
Think of all the things we could have had
Love is an ocean that I can't forget
My sweet sixteen I would never regret

I wanna know that you'll tell me
I love to stay
Take me to the river, drop me in the water
Push me in the river, dip me in the water
Washing me down, washing me
Hug me, squeeze me, love me, tease me
Till I can't, till I can't, till I can't take no more of it

I don' know why I love you like I do
All the troubles you put me through
Sixteen candles there on my wall
And here am I the biggest fool of them all

I wanna know that you'll tell me
I love to stay




Take me to the river and drop me in the water
Dip me in the river, drop me in the water

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tom Jones's song Take Me to the River evoke feelings of frustration, confusion, and a desperate need for love in the singer's heart. The song begins with the admission that the singer cannot understand why he loves this woman, and how despite all the changes she has put him through, he seems unable to let her go. He acknowledges that she takes his money and cigarettes, and that things might still get worse between them. However, he yearns for her to stay with him.


As the song progresses, the singer's need for love takes on more urgency, as he implores her to take him to the river and dip him in the water. The water becomes a metaphor for cleansing and a fresh start, and it seems that the singer is willing to do anything to rid himself of his troubles and feel loved. He acknowledges that he is a fool for loving her, but he can't help it.


Overall, the song speaks to universal themes of love, vulnerability, and the need to be accepted despite flaws and shortcomings. The simple melody and catchy chorus make it a favorite among fans of soul and R&B music.


Line by Line Meaning

I don' know why I love her like I do
I don't understand the reasons why I am devoted to this person


All the changes you put me through
You are constantly causing transformations in my life


Take my money, my cigarettes
You take my possessions without my consent


I haven' seen the worst of it yet
I believe there may be even more challenging situations I will face because of you


I wanna know that you'll tell me
I desire to be reassured by you


I love to stay
I am attached to you despite the difficulties


Take me to the river, drop me in the water
I want to be close to a powerful natural force to calm my mind


Take me to the river, dip me in the water
I long to be purified by immersing myself in water


I don' know why you treat me so bad
I cannot fathom why you inflict such pain onto me


Think of all the things we could have had
I imagine all the possibilities we could have shared, but missed out on because of your behavior


Love is an ocean that I can't forget
My feelings for you are so deep that I cannot erase them


My sweet sixteen I would never regret
The memories of my sixteenth birthday are dear to me and I will never forget them


Washing me down, washing me
The river will cleanse me, both physically and spiritually


Hug me, squeeze me, love me, tease me
My desire for intimate physical and emotional contact with you


Till I can't, till I can't, till I can't take no more of it
I want to experience intense sensations until they become overwhelming


Sixteen candles there on my wall
I have many precious memories from my youth


And here am I the biggest fool of them all
Despite all the pain, I still choose to stay with you


Take me to the river and drop me in the water
Immersion in flowing water is where I can find release from my inner turmoil


Dip me in the river, drop me in the water
"Dipping" and "dropping" references a type of cleansing ritual in some religions, and I hope to find spiritual purification by doing so.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Green, Mabon Hodges

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