River of life
Trentemøller Lyrics

Trace the lines on my face
An invitation to observe the marks and wrinkles on my face and recognize the passage of time

The cracks in the wall
The minor imperfections around me that may go unnoticed yet serve as evidence of an ongoing transformation

All you see is what's broken
A reflection on the negativity bias of human perception that focuses only on the flaws and disregards the bigger picture

We're in free fall
A realization that things are not under control, that norms are shifting, and that there is a sense of uncertainty

A flicker of light
A sudden appearance of a sign of hope or inspiration

Shoots across the sky
A display of beauty and grandeur that catches the eye and leaves a lasting impression

Turns blue, turns red
The change of colors symbolizes the dynamic nature of life, the alternating emotions, and the transience of everything

And soon it's out of sight
The ephemeral nature of beauty and inspiration, and the fleetingness of moments that come and go without warning

I'm losing my mind
A confession of mental and emotional distress caused by a painful experience

from losing you
The source of the distress is a breakup, a separation, or a betrayal

Right through the skin
The pain is physical and visceral, as if the skin is torn apart by a sharp object

Red looks blue
The world appears distorted and confusing, as the colors lose their usual meanings and associations

Oh River of Life
A reference to the metaphor of life as a river, with its ups and downs, twists and turns, and ever-changing course

down to the bone
The depth of the emotional pain that reaches the core of one's being and affects the fundamental sense of self

I'm all alone
The loneliness that comes with heartbreak or abandonment, and the feeling of isolation and disconnection

Shadows prolong
An awareness that darkness and negativity can linger, persist, and grow

faces contort
A perception that people's expressions can change and become distorted, reflecting their inner turmoil or discomfort

I got no, nowhere to go
A sense of being lost, confused, or stuck, with no clear direction or purpose

Sounds distort
A recognition that even the familiar sounds of the world can sound strange and unsettling, depending on one's mood or state of mind

So wasted again
An admission of failure, defeat, or addiction, as if alcohol or drugs are the only way to cope with the pain

Lights shift and sway
A sense that external stimuli, such as lights or movements, can exacerbate the disorientation or confusion

While the river is running
A reminder that life goes on, with or without one's involvement, and that change is inevitable

You're running away
An observation that the person who caused the pain is now avoiding or rejecting the singer, making it harder to heal and move on

They chase the bone
A recognition that some people or experiences can leave a lasting impact on one's soul, regardless of the distance or time

on my own
An acceptance of one's solitude, and an acknowledgement that self-reliance and self-love are essential for survival

Things will never be the same
A realization that the past is gone, and that the present and the future are uncertain and unpredictable

As long as we're apart
A hope that the person who caused the pain will come back, realizing the mistake and seeking reconciliation

I wanna dive back in again
A desire to relive the happy moments of the past, to forget the pain, and to start anew

And take it from the start
A belief that love can be rekindled, that trust can be rebuilt, and that second chances are possible

But you have made up your mind
A realization that the person who caused the pain has moved on, and that reconciliation is unlikely

You can't stay
An acceptance that the other person's feelings and choices are beyond one's control, and that trying to change them is useless

now I'm watching you watching me
A sense of being observed or judged by the other person, making it harder to move on or to maintain one's dignity

drift away
A recognition that people and relationships can fade away, disappear, or become memories

And my shadows prolong
A sense that the negative feelings or thoughts can follow one around, and that they can be hard to shake off

As lights shift and sway
A reminder that the external world can be unpredictable, unstable, or chaotic, and that it can affect one's mood or behavior

And the river runs dry
A metaphor for the end of a cycle, or a sense that life's energy, passion, or vitality is depleted or gone

As you're running away
A sense that the person who caused the pain is leaving, with no intention of looking back or reconciling