Zug Izland is a rock group, formerly associated with Psychopathic Records. … Read Full Bio ↴Zug Izland is a rock group, formerly associated with Psychopathic Records. They describe their music style as "an exploration of imperfect human morality brought forth through the imagery of a pure fantasy". Their first album was entitled Cracked Tiles, released in 2003. The lyrics were written by Violent J of the Insane Clown Posse. They were in the song "Cotton Candy & Popsicles" on ICP's The Wraith: Shangri-La album. The group was then moved to the Psychopathic Records sub-group, Ax & Smash Records (AXS), in early 2004. On this label, they released their sophomore album, 3:33 (three three three). Zug Izland was then released and AXS was closed. They later signed with Valeo Music Inc and plan to release The Promised Land album sometime in 2006. During the making of The Promised Land, they took time to record a cover of the Pink Floyd classic "Another Brick In The Wall" that was released online.

The band created a style of rock and roll known as Toxic Rock. They are the only members of this genre at this present time.

The River
Zug Izland Lyrics

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Up to river, up to river, up to river

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 shall never, ever drink it from this hole (for your soul)

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zug Izland's song "The River" suggest an intense desire for power and the willingness to do whatever it takes to obtain it. The opening lines describe a journey through the forest, where the singer discovers stones of solid gold. The imagery suggests a search for material wealth and power, which is then reinforced by the line "Power, you alone can feed a dragon." The dragon in this context represents a symbol of greed and desire for power.

However, the singer is aware of the dangers of losing oneself in the pursuit of power, as seen in the repeated lines "I shall never, drink it from the river / I shall never, drink it from this hole." The river represents a metaphorical source of power, but the singer is cautious and refuses to partake in it. This suggests a recognition of the corrupting influence power can have on individuals and the importance of maintaining one's moral compass.

The chorus of "I didn't drink from the river, I did it all on my own" further emphasizes the singer's self-reliance and determination to achieve power without compromising their values. The call to "come on" can be interpreted as an invite to join in the pursuit of power, but as the chorus repeats, it becomes clear that the singer is selective in who they share their power with.

Overall, "The River" presents a complex message about the pursuit of power and its potential consequences. The lyrics suggest a desire for power, but also underline the importance of maintaining one's morals and not losing oneself in the pursuit of it.

Line by Line Meaning

I lift on up, glide across the forest
I rise and move gracefully through the woods

Turn right, find stones of solid gold
Discover valuable treasures to the right of my path

Power, you alone can feed a dragon
Having power gives you the ability to sustain a dragon

Just forget not, all that you've been told
Remember everything that you have been taught

I shall never, drink it from the river
I refuse to drink from the river

I shall never, drink it from this hole
I will not drink from this particular hole

I didn't drink from the river
I chose not to drink directly from the river

I did it all on my own
I accomplished this unaided

I taste and shared with my brothers
I sampled and distributed to my siblings

I told the rest to come on
I encouraged others to join in

Been to heaven, it's just too bright for me
I have visited heaven and found it too dazzling