Lyrics
Find me in the river
Expresses a desire to be found or discovered in the river, setting the tone for spiritual seeking.
Find me on my knees
Symbolizes a humble and prayerful posture, suggesting a connection with the divine through submission.
I've walked against the water
Reflects on a journey against challenges or hardships, possibly indicating struggles and difficulties.
Now I'm waiting if you please
Conveys a state of anticipation, waiting for something significant with a sense of openness.
We've longed to see the roses
Describes a desire to experience joy (roses) but acknowledges the unavoidable hardships (thorns) in life.
But never felt the thorns
Highlights the contrast between pursuing beauty and facing the inevitable difficulties in life's journey.
And bought our pretty crowns
Addresses the pursuit of external success or recognition, perhaps with a hint of superficiality.
But never paid the price
Comments on the cost of achievements, suggesting that true success requires a personal sacrifice.
Find me in the river
Reiterates the theme of being found in the river, emphasizing the importance of spiritual connection.
Find me there
Emphasizes the search for meaning and connection, reinforcing the call to be discovered in the river.
Find me on my knees with my soul laid bare
Portrays vulnerability, being on one's knees with a soul laid bare, seeking a deeper spiritual experience.
Even though you're gone and I'm cracked and dry
Acknowledges a sense of loss and emotional dryness, even in the absence of a significant other.
Find me in the river, I'm waiting here
Repeats the desire to be found in the river, indicating a patient and persistent waiting for a spiritual encounter.
Find me in the river
Reiterates the theme of being discovered in the river, reinforcing the spiritual longing expressed in the lyrics.
Find me on my knees
Continues the imagery of a humble and prayerful posture, emphasizing the importance of spiritual seeking.
I've walked against the water
Recalls the struggles faced against the water, reinforcing the theme of overcoming challenges.
Now I'm waiting if you please
Reaffirms the patient waiting, suggesting that the seeking process is ongoing and requires patience.
We didn't count on suffering
Reflects on the unexpected nature of suffering, acknowledging the unpredictability of life's challenges.
We didn't count on pain
Addresses the reality of pain, recognizing it as an integral part of the human experience.
But if the blessing's in the valley
Suggests that blessings can be found even in challenging situations, specifically in the valley of life.
Then in the river I will wait
Reiterates the willingness to wait in the river, underscoring the faith that meaningful experiences will come.
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