Wide River to Cross
Journey Through Life's Trials: Wide River to Cross by Diana Krall
Lyrics
There's a sorrow in the wind
Expresses a sense of sorrow or sadness present in the surroundings.
Blowing' down the road I've been
Describes a journey along a path where the sorrowful wind is blowing.
I can hear it cry while shadows steal the sun
Imagery of the wind's cry and shadows obscuring the sun, conveying a somber atmosphere.
But I can not look back now
Decision not to dwell on the past; a commitment to move forward.
I've come to far to turn around
Emphasizes determination to continue the journey without turning back.
And there's still a race ahead that I must run
Acknowledges an upcoming challenge or task that must be faced.
I'm only halfway home I gotta journey on
Expresses being only halfway through the journey and the need to keep going.
To where I'll find the things that I have lost
The search for things lost, implying a quest for self-discovery or personal fulfillment.
I've come a long long road still I've got miles to go
Reflects on the distance covered but highlights the remaining journey.
I've got a wide wide river to cross
Metaphorically refers to a significant challenge or obstacle represented by a wide river.
I have stumbled I have strayed
Acknowledges past mistakes or deviations from the intended path.
You can trace the tracks I made
Suggests the visible marks or consequences of past actions.
All across the memories my heart recalls
Recollection of memories and experiences that shape the present emotional state.
But I'm just a refugee won't you say a prayer for me
Describes the speaker as a refugee seeking empathy and support through prayer.
'Cause sometimes even the strongest soldier falls
Recognizes that even the strongest individuals face moments of vulnerability.
I'm only halfway home I gotta journey on
Reiteration of being halfway through the journey and the need to continue.
To where I'll find the things that I have lost
Restates the quest for finding what has been lost on the ongoing journey.
I've come a long long road still I've got miles to go
Acknowledges the distance covered but emphasizes the remaining challenges.
I've got a wide wide river to cross
Repeats the metaphor of a wide river, symbolizing a significant obstacle.
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