Down to the River
Journey to Redemption: Burying Heartbreak in the River's Embrace
Lyrics
I'm a going down down down to the river
I am heading down to the river.
And there ain't nobody gonna have to hold my hand
I won't need anyone to support or comfort me.
I'm a going down down down to the river
Reiteration of the intention to go down to the river.
Gonna bury my troubles in the river bottom sand
Planning to symbolically bury and leave behind my problems in the river's sand.
You said goodbye to me this morning and slowly walked out of my life
You said farewell to me this morning and left my life.
I don't know how I'll live without you I only know I've gotta try
Expressing uncertainty about how life will be without the person but determined to try.
I'm a going down down down to the river
Reiteration of the intent to go down to the river.
And there ain't nobody gonna have to hold my hand
I won't require assistance; I am going alone.
I'm a going down down down to the river
Repeating the decision to go down to the river.
Gonna bury my troubles in the river bottom sand
Planning to bury one's troubles in the river's bottom sand as a form of catharsis.
The telephone has started ringing friends call to see if it is true
People are calling to confirm the breakup; unsure how to express that it's over, but certain of the love.
I don't know words to say it's over I only know that I love you
Unable to find the right words to convey that the relationship has ended.
I'm a going down down down to the river
Reaffirmation of the decision to go down to the river.
And there ain't nobody gonna have to hold my hand
No need for assistance or support from others in this journey.
I'm a going down down down to the river
Emphasizing the commitment to go down to the river.
Gonna bury my troubles in the river bottom sand
Repeating the plan to bury troubles in the river bottom sand, suggesting a symbolic cleansing or release.
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