River Take Me
Navigating Troubled Waters: Darrell Scott's Riveting Tale
Lyrics
It's been rainy and windy for seven days straight
Expressing a prolonged period of unpleasant weather.
I've been going to bed early and getting up late
Describing a disrupted routine due to the challenging weather conditions.
I look out my window and it's one shade of gray
Observing a dreary and monotonous view outside.
My wife and my kids don't have much to say
Noticing a lack of communication or connection with family members.
A man out of work only gets in the way
Highlighting the difficulties faced by an unemployed person.
Oh, the river is rising now one inch an hour
Describing the rising water level of a river, indicating a potential flood.
And tonight we'll be lucky if we still have power
Anticipating a power outage due to the worsening conditions.
But I've got a flashlight, an oil lamp and I'm ready to go
Preparedness for the impending challenges with essential items.
And a fresh set of batteries for my son's radio
Mentioning a practical preparation, having fresh batteries for a radio.
If the dam really breaks, least we'll know where to go
Considering the possibility of a dam break and knowing where to seek refuge.
River take me, river take me
Expressing a desire for the river to provide escape from troubled times.
River take me far from troubled times
-River take me, river take me
-River take me far from troubled times
-If I had a boat you know what I'd do
Imagining a different life, free from industrial work, living off the land, and enjoying cultural activities.
I'd float me and my family down to Baton Rouge
-I wouldn't work in no factory, I'd live off the land
-And live within means of my own two hands
-Dance Saturday nights to a Zydeco band
-Oh, the river flows and a young man dreams
Reflecting on the river's dual nature, symbolizing both danger and cleansing.
And the river can drown you or it can wash you clean
-It can take you away to some other place
-It can power your cities, carry your waste
-And give all that you drink, a peculiar taste
-Oh, don't look to me, I've done my time
Rejecting the idea of relying on the speaker, indicating personal struggles.
You see, I've had too many dreams for this one heart of mine
Expressing an overwhelming number of dreams and aspirations.
And I've stood on the bridge with the river below
Visualizing a scene on a bridge, contemplating life and its hardships.
Feeling all of the sadness that a proud man could hold
Feeling the weight of profound sadness in the speaker's proud heart.
Oh, the river is full but there's no way to go
Noting the river's fullness but a lack of direction or escape.
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