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The River
Trauma Field Lyrics
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The water surrounds my feet
Down the stream
The river takes the grief out of me
Drowning
I am drowning in these days so cold
To the sea
Silent
Under the water the world's so calm, like sleeping
Oh river, wash away the pain
Lost
I was lost in the city lights
I couldn't see through the smog
She
Reached out to me
For a while everything was clear
Beneath the surface, on the other side
She awaits
To ease my pain
I
Cry out to her
To take my hand
I'll be here, my love
The River by Trauma Fields is a song that conveys the singer's overwhelming feeling of sadness and despair. The song seems to be about someone who is struggling to find their place in the world and is overtaken by depression. The water in the river becomes a metaphor for the singer's journey toward healing and finding solace.
The opening lines, "Circles, the water surrounds my feet, down the stream, the river takes the grief out of me, drowning", evoke a sense of being trapped in a cycle of sadness and despair. The singer feels like they are drowning in their emotions and cannot find a way out. However, as the song progresses, the singer seems to find some solace in the river. The lyrics, "Silent, under the water the world's so calm, like sleeping, oh river, wash away the pain", suggest that the singer has found peace in the water.
The song's chorus, "Lost, I was lost in the city lights, I couldn't see through the smog, she, reached out to me, for a while everything was clear, beneath the surface, on the other side, she awaits, to ease my pain, I, cry out to her, to take my hand, I'll be here, my love", expresses gratitude for someone who has helped the singer find their way back from the depths of depression. The singer is reaching out to this person and inviting them to join them on their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Circles
Going around and around, stuck in repetitive thoughts
The water surrounds my feet
Feeling the weight of my emotions as the water swells around me
Down the stream
Letting go and allowing the current of life carry me away
The river takes the grief out of me
Finding release and healing through the movement of the river
Drowning
Feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by life's struggles
I am drowning in these days so cold
Struggling through difficult times that feel endless and emotionally chilly
To the sea
Allowing the flow of the river to take me towards peaceful waters
I let the river carry me away
Relinquishing control and allowing the river to guide my path
Silent
Peaceful stillness beneath the rippling water's surface
Under the water the world's so calm, like sleeping
Finding solace in the tranquil flow of the river
Oh river, wash away the pain
Seeking relief from hurt and sorrow through the cleansing of the river
Lost
Feeling overwhelmed and directionless in life
I was lost in the city lights
Distracted and disoriented by the chaos of daily life
I couldn't see through the smog
Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find clarity through the haze of difficulties
She reached out to me
Experiencing the kindness and comfort of another person's support and care
For a while everything was clear
Finding peace and clarity with the help of a supportive person
Beneath the surface, on the other side, she awaits
Finding hope and relief on the other side of life's struggles
To ease my pain
Finding comfort and release from the emotional pain felt
I cry out to her
Seeking help and connection with a supportive person
To take my hand
Asking for support and guidance to move forward in life
I'll be here, my love
Supporting and caring for others in the same way that someone cared for me
Contributed by Mackenzie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.