The River
Rivers of Deception: Unmasking the Dark Realities of Love and War
Lyrics
They'll take you down to the river
Symbolic journey to a challenging or dangerous situation represented by "the river."
They'll lay you down by the river
Implies a passive or helpless state, possibly victimization or vulnerability.
They'll shoot you down by the river
Suggests a violent act occurring in the context of the river, adding intensity to the narrative.
Leave you to drown by the river
Indicates abandonment or neglect, leading to a perilous situation, reinforcing the theme of danger.
They'll say it's love when its not
Highlights deception, where something is presented as love but is, in fact, not genuine.
They'll send you to war and you'll
Addresses the manipulation of individuals, sending them into the harsh reality of war.
Return in a pine box
Describes a tragic outcome of war, with the return of a person in a coffin, emphasizing the cost of conflict.
Somehow they'll claim it's your fault
Implies a tendency to shift blame onto the victims of circumstances, reflecting an unjust perspective.
They killed that little child in the park
References a tragic event involving the death of a child in a park, showcasing the brutality of reality.
They'll take you down to the river
Repetition of the river motif, reinforcing the central theme and its associated negative connotations.
They'll lay you down by the river
Reiteration of the vulnerability and exposure to danger symbolized by being laid down by the river.
They'll shoot you down by the river
Reinforces the idea of violence and the potential for fatal consequences in the context of the river.
Leave you to drown by the river
Repeats the notion of abandonment, leaving someone to face a dire fate without assistance.
They'll say it's love when its not
Continues to expose the deceptive nature of a portrayed love that is actually harmful.
They'll send you to war and you'll
Recurrence of the theme of individuals being sent into war, suggesting a recurring pattern of exploitation.
Return in a pine box
Reiterates the tragic outcome of war, with a return in a pine box, emphasizing the cycle of loss.
Somehow they'll claim it's your fault
Emphasizes the unjust tendency to assign blame to victims, even in the face of systemic issues.
They killed that little child in the park
Repetition of the tragic event in the park, underscoring the persistent harshness of reality.
See I never wanted to lose your love
Expresses a desire not to lose love, suggesting a personal and emotional struggle.
I just wanted to choose your love
Introduces the concept of choice in love, possibly reflecting on the complexity of relationships.
Lost in a moment of confusion
Describes a moment of confusion, hinting at the challenges and uncertainties in relationships.
Now it's all an illusion
Suggests that what was perceived as love is now revealed as an illusion, possibly due to deception.
They'll take you down to the river
Repeats the motif of being taken down to the river, reinforcing the central theme of facing adversity.
They'll lay you down by the river
Reiterates the vulnerability and exposure to danger, laying down by the river as a metaphor for submission.
They'll shoot you down by the river
Reinforces the potential for violence and fatal consequences associated with the river.
Leave you to drown by the river
Repeats the theme of abandonment, leaving someone to face a dire fate without assistance.
They'll say it's love when its not
Emphasizes the deceptive nature of portrayed love and its potential to cause harm.
They'll send you to war and you'll
Echoes the manipulation of individuals, sending them into the harsh reality of war.
Return in a pine box
Reiterates the tragic outcome of war, with a return in a pine box, emphasizing the cycle of loss.
Somehow they'll claim it's your fault
Highlights the unjust tendency to assign blame to victims, even in the face of systemic issues.
They killed that little child in the park
Repetition of the tragic event in the park, underscoring the persistent harshness of reality.
New River
Introduces the "New River," possibly symbolizing a fresh start or a change in the narrative.
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