Their unique vocal-led approach to songwriting, dirty electric guitar and slide resonator mandolin create a minimalistic, contemporary Blues/Rock sound that echos 1970s classic rock with hints of the 1930s blues that inspire them. With an unconventional duo format for live shows, gutsy musicianship and powerful, fused vocal harmonies, they create an intense wall of sound.
Before the Lockdown the duo were touring the UK in their self-converted VW camper with an impressive tour schedule, their follow up EP ‘Innocence Of Youth’ was released in May 2020 and they are currently recording a full-length studio album due to be released in November 2020.
Battleground
When Rivers Meet Lyrics
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Yeah
Hey yeah
Sitting in silence as the bombs rain in
Trapped under ground I can hear no sound
Loneliest whistle on this battleground
I′m breathing water but it won't let me drown
The lights have all gone down
The lights gone down
Darkness is all around
It′s all around
Ooo
Oh yeah
You make the ground shake hard
Ooo
Oh yeah
You make the ground shake hard
Scratching the walls till all I see is red
There are days I feel I've woke up dead
Temperatures are rising and the ice falls fast
We can put a price on freedom at last
The lights have all gone down
The lights gone down
Darkness is all around
It's all around
Ooo
Oh yeah
You make the ground shake hard
Ooo
Oh yeah
You make the ground shake hard
My swagger stiffens as I stride alone
And water ripples when I skip a stone
A domino effect falls one by one
But reflections catch and then I′m gone
The lights have all gone down
The lights gone down
Darkness is all around
It′s all around
Ooo
Oh yeah
You make the ground shake hard
Ooo
Oh yeah
You make the ground shake hard
Ooo
Oh yeah
You make the ground shake hard
Ooo
Oh yeah
You make the ground shake hard
Oh yeah
Mmm
You make the ground shake, ground shake hard
You make the ground shake, ground shake
Ooo you make the ground shake
Ooo
Oh yeah
You make the ground shake hard
Ooo
Oh yeah
You make the ground shake hard
Ooo
Oh yeah
You make the ground shake hard
Ooo
Oh yeah
You make the ground shake hard
The lyrics of When Rivers Meet's song Battleground paint a picture of war and destruction. The opening lines, "Sitting in silence as the bombs rain in, trapped underground, I can hear no sound" indicate that the singer is in a dire situation - likely hiding in a bunker or bomb shelter. The loneliness and isolation of this environment is further underscored by the "loneliest whistle on the battleground". Despite being "breathing water", the singer remains determined to survive and not be engulfed by the chaos all around them.
The lyrics also describe the aftermath of war - with the "lights all gone down" and "darkness all around". The imagery of scratching walls until "all I see is red" and feeling like waking up dead add to the eerie and unsettling tone of the song. The singer seems to acknowledge that while peace may come at a "price", it is worth it to strive for freedom.
The final lines of the song are a declaration of strength and resilience. The singer's swagger "stiffens" as they walk alone, and they are able to make a splash even in the midst of falling dominoes. The repetition of "you make the ground shake hard" is both a nod to the destruction of war and a rallying cry for strength and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in silence as the bombs rain in
Being quiet and helpless when facing a catastrophic situation
Trapped under ground I can hear no sound
Feeling trapped without any escape and feeling isolated and detached from the world
Loneliest whistle on this battleground
Feeling alone and disconnected from everything but still being noticeable in the middle of the chaos
I′m breathing water but it won't let me drown
Despite the tough circumstances, one is still holding their own and refusing to give up
Scratching the walls till all I see is red
Being so frustrated and agitated that everything feels distorted and anguished
There are days I feel I've woke up dead
Experiencing moments of emptiness and despair, feeling trapped within oneself
Temperatures are rising and the ice falls fast
The world is ever-changing and unpredictable, leading to a sense of fear and instability
We can put a price on freedom at last
Realizing that freedom comes with a cost and that the battle is worth fighting for
My swagger stiffens as I stride alone
Finding confidence and self-assurance in moments of solitude and independence
And water ripples when I skip a stone
A small act can have wide-reaching effects and lead to significant changes
A domino effect falls one by one
When things start to shift, they continue to evolve and impact other aspects of life
But reflections catch and then I′m gone
Moments of self-reflection can lead to a greater understanding of oneself and provide a sense of release
You make the ground shake, ground shake hard
Determination and the will to fight can create a powerful force that leaves an impact
Ooo you make the ground shake
The power to create significant change and impact exists within oneself
Writer(s): Grace Bond
Contributed by Caleb W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheAlexwriter
This duo is a real blast.
@WhenRiversMeet
Cheers Alex 😊😊
@stevew3956
I'm not British, but I must say this is Bloody Brilliant!! You guys are knocking it out of the park.
@alexacrighton5740
I love this band ❤️ ♥️
@kennethireland1807
Needs to be played really loud while cooking and drinking a bottle of red wine
@martinsnodin1950
several I think BUT love um !
@johnf5476
I prefer single malt, but their music is brilliant with or without
@seanpatterson186
I'm an instant fan it takes a great tune to make me turn round and say omg in an instant ..rivers did it to me first listen..graces voice is powerful
@brianwilliams6839
I saw them on FB by pure chance, halfway thru a song! I fell in love with sound instantly aswell😉🤗🤘
@friedhelmberger4664
Believe it or not, your debut was recommended by an music critic in my German regional newspaper (! Praise to him!) - keep on rockin' and do it LOUD!