Wild Rivers is an indie folk band based in Toronto, Ontario. The group, for… Read Full Bio ↴Wild Rivers is an indie folk band based in Toronto, Ontario. The group, formed in 2015, was born out of Devan and Khalid, the duo that has experienced much success since they first met in Kingston in 2012. Devan Glover and Khalid Yassein have perfected their special musical chemistry, and continue making folk music together. The lead single, No Ribbons, from their debut EP This Town, enjoyed national radio airplay and led to the two being voted Toronto's Best New Artist in the 2015 CBC Searchlight contest. Now based out of Toronto, Devan and Khalid have added Oakville natives Ben Labenski (drums), and Andrew Oliver (bass, guitar), and have become Wild Rivers. Their self-titled debut album was released on April 16, 2016.

Rolling Stone
Wild Rivers Lyrics

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I wanna be a rolling stone
Rolling 'til the land don't touch the sky
Taken on my way by the wind that blows
Sailing to the sun for a thousand miles

I'm the right taste to the wrong bite
I'm a lover mostly when the time is right
I'm my own rule, I'm a coward, I'm a fool

I'm a builder but I cannot tear apart
Curse my stubborn heart

Momma did you hear I'm coming home
I'd love to find a place where I can lay
The well's run dry The gardens overgrown
I'll help as best I can before July

I'm a phone ring on a cold night
I'm the wrong choices never worth the fight
I'm a hard rain, I'm a sinner, I'm a saint

I'm the wise words I only took in part
Curse my stubborn heart

Overall Meaning

In Wild Rivers's song Rolling Stone, the singer expresses a desire to roam freely like a rolling stone, moving until there is no more land to touch the sky. The singer is traveling wherever the wind takes them, sailing towards the sun for a thousand miles. Despite this freedom, the singer still feels trapped by their own internal conflicts. They describe themselves as "the right taste to the wrong bite," meaning they have potential but it's not being used in the right way. They are also "a coward, [and] a fool," as they struggle with their own stubborn heart that holds them back from thriving.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be a rolling stone
I desire to be constantly moving and traveling with no set destination.

Rolling 'til the land don't touch the sky
Rolling until there is nothing left to see or explore.

Taken on my way by the wind that blows
Going wherever the wind takes me, following my instincts and not planning my path.

Sailing to the sun for a thousand miles
Traveling towards a goal or destination, despite the length and difficulty of the journey.

I'm the right taste to the wrong bite
I am a good match for something that is ultimately not good for me.

I'm a lover mostly when the time is right
I am a romantic who only shows my true feelings when the circumstances are perfect.

I'm my own rule, I'm a coward, I'm a fool
I am fiercely independent, but also afraid and foolish at times.

I'm a builder but I cannot tear apart
I am capable of creating things, but struggle to dismantle or destroy anything, even if it's necessary.

Curse my stubborn heart
I am frustrated with myself for being too set in my ways and resistant to change.

Momma did you hear I'm coming home
I am returning to my place of origin and seeking a sense of belonging.

I'd love to find a place where I can lay
I am searching for a permanent home and a sense of security.

The well's run dry The gardens overgrown
The place I am returning to is not as I left it and may require significant work and effort to restore.

I'll help as best I can before July
I am committed to making a positive impact and contributing to my community, but my time there may be limited.

I'm a phone ring on a cold night
I am a source of hope or communication in difficult times.

I'm the wrong choices never worth the fight
I have made mistakes in the past, but have since learned not to engage in pointless arguments or conflicts.

I'm a hard rain, I'm a sinner, I'm a saint
I am a complex and multifaceted individual, capable of both good and bad actions.

I'm the wise words I only took in part
I have heard valuable advice in the past, but have only applied some of it to my life.

Curse my stubborn heart
I am frustrated with myself for being too set in my ways and resistant to change.

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Written by: Wild Rivers

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