Walk Down the River
Fearless Journey: Walking Down the River of Life
Lyrics
This is what she said to me
This is a statement introducing a conversation.
Whispered in my ear
Someone spoke softly or privately to the speaker.
A man by the river is a man without fear
Suggests that a man near the river is fearless.
One step forward, two steps back
Describes a challenging situation, progressing with setbacks.
Keep stepping
Encourages perseverance despite difficulties.
Put your foot forward 'cause
Advises taking a positive step forward.
You're on the right track
Asserts that the speaker is on the right path.
Walk down the river
Directs to physically walk alongside the river.
Don't stop now
Encourages continuous movement without interruption.
Keep on walking
Reiterates the importance of ongoing progress.
Walk down the river
Reaffirms the instruction to walk by the river.
Till you make it to the bright blue sea
Sets the destination as the bright blue sea.
Walked two days and the ground got hot
Narrates a journey with increasing difficulty.
By the first turn I could hear gunshots
Describes a dangerous turn with the sound of gunshots.
Staggered in the weeds like a fool in the bush
Portrays the speaker in a vulnerable position.
Choked in the dirt and a voice said "push"
Receives guidance or motivation to persist.
Lost my way five times in the rain
Shares moments of confusion during the journey.
Went three miles for the inches that I gained
Highlights the effort expended for minimal progress.
Kids threw rocks and the cars slowed down
Encounters adversity from others during the journey.
People yelled from the window "fool turn around!"
Experiences discouragement from onlookers.
Buildings leaning over trying to break my back
Describes external pressures and challenges.
Sky wants to simmer and the Earth wants to crack
Depicts a tense atmosphere with potential consequences.
Let me tell you something, I can hear the sea calling
Expresses a desire to reach the sea, hearing its call.
So I just move it out like a baby crawling
Compares the movement to that of a crawling baby.
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