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River
Zug Izland Lyrics
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I lift on up, glide across the forest
Turn right, find stones of solid gold
Power, you alone can defeat a dragon
Just forget now, all that you've been told (right here)
I shall never, ever drink it from the river
I did, I drank from the river
I did it all on my own
I taste and share with my brother
I told the rest to come on
Come on (come on)
Come on (come on)
Come on (come on)
Come on (come on)
I've been to heaven, it's just too bright for me
My blood, is way too cold for hell
While I'm alive, keep makin' it clear to me
That say listen up, you listen well
I will
I shall never, ever drink it from the river
I shall never, ever drink it from this hole (for your soul)
I did, I drank from the river (and now I did)
I did it all on my own (I did by myself, by myself)
I taste and share with my brother (taste and share with my brother)
I told the rest to come on
Come on (come on)
Come on (come on)
Come on (come on)
Come on (come on)
Come on (come on)
Come on (come on)
Come on (come on)
Come on (come on)
I did, I drank from the river
I did it all on my own
I taste and share with my brother
I told the rest to come on (come on, come on, come on)
I did, I drank from the river
I did it all on my own
I taste and share with my brother (my brother)
I told the rest to come on (come on, come on, come on)
I did, I drank from the river
I also like to blow holes in the head of rednecks
The song "River" by Zug Izland is a surreal and enigmatic piece of music that explores the depths of the human psyche and the consequences of our actions. The lyrics speak of a journey to a river and the various choices that the singer makes along the way. The first verse describes a beautiful landscape, and the singer's search for something valuable ("stones of solid gold"). The second verse is more ominous, with a warning about the power of a dragon that can only be defeated by the singer alone. The chorus repeats the mantra "I shall never, ever drink it from the river," emphasizing the importance of choice and self-control.
The second half of the song is more chaotic and intense, with the singer declaring that he has already drunk from the river and "taste and share with my brother." This suggests that he has passed some sort of test or initiation, but it is unclear what the consequences of this action might be. The repeated phrase "Come on" could be interpreted as a call to join him in his journey or an invitation to face the same challenges that he has overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Up to river, up to river, up to river
Repeatedly heading up to the river.
I lift on up, glide across the forest
Moving swiftly through the forest.
Turn right, find stones of solid gold
Discovering treasure to be found.
Power, you alone can defeat a dragon
Acknowledging the strength needed to defeat a powerful enemy.
Just forget now, all that you've been told (right here)
Ignoring previous advice and trusting in the current moment.
I shall never, ever drink it from the river
Refusing to partake in something dangerous.
I shall never, ever drink it from this hole (for your soul)
Refusing to allow harm to one's soul.
I did, I drank from the river
Going against previous intentions and taking risks.
I did it all on my own
Taking full responsibility for one's actions and choices.
I taste and share with my brother
Finding enjoyment in what was once feared and sharing it with others.
I told the rest to come on
Inviting others to join in on the experience.
Come on (come on)
Encouraging others to participate.
I've been to heaven, it's just too bright for me
Feeling overwhelmed by perfection and longing for something more raw.
My blood, is way too cold for hell
Acknowledging a lack of desire for extreme passion or punishment.
While I'm alive, keep makin' it clear to me
Desiring clarity and understanding during life.
That say listen up, you listen well
Hearing and heeding important messages.
I also like to blow holes in the head of rednecks
Making more extreme, controversial choices.
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP
Written by: Joseph Bruce, Michael Puwal
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