Ride the River
Journey of Liberation: Riding the River of Life with Eric Clapton and J.J. Cale
Lyrics
Floatin' down that old river, boy
Floating down the river signifies a journey or experience.
All my worries far behind
Leaving worries in the past, suggesting a sense of liberation.
Floatin' down that old river, boy
Continuing the river journey, leaving old memories behind.
Leave old memories way behind
Expressing a desire to move on from past experiences.
Yesterday is slowly fadin'
Reflecting on the fading of yesterday, indicating a focus on the present.
All my life I've been waitin'
Implying a sense of anticipation or expectation throughout life.
For this time
Highlighting the importance of the current moment.
Floatin' down that old river, boy
Reiterating the positive feelings associated with the river journey.
Leaves me feelin' good inside
Expressing a sense of well-being while floating down the river.
Floatin' down that old river, boy
Stating the goal of reaching the other side of the river.
Tryin' to get to the other side
Symbolizing a pursuit or journey to overcome challenges.
Yesterday is slowly fadin'
Continuing the theme of fading yesterday, emphasizing the passage of time.
I've been waitin' now forever
Expressing a prolonged anticipation or longing for a specific experience.
For this ride
Emphasizing the significance of the current river ride.
Ride the river in this boat, ride the river
Repeating the chorus, reinforcing the idea of riding the river in a boat.
Ride the river in this boat, ride the river
-Ride the river in this boat, ride the river
-Ride the river in this boat, ride the river
-Floatin' down that old river, boy
Reiterating the idea of leaving worries behind while floating down the river.
All my worries far behind
Reinforcing the sense of liberation from concerns.
Floatin' down that old river, boy
Continuing the journey, leaving old memories in the past.
Leave old memories way behind
Stressing the act of moving forward without being burdened by the past.
Yesterday is slowly fadin'
Reiterating the theme of fading yesterday and a prolonged waiting.
I've been waitin' now forever
Continuing the expression of enduring anticipation.
For this ride
Emphasizing the culmination of the long-awaited river ride.
Ride the river in this boat, ride the river
Repeating the chorus, underlining the central theme of riding the river in a boat.
Ride the river in this boat, ride the river
-Ride the river in this boat, ride the river
-Ride the river in this boat, ride the river
-Ride the river in this boat, ride the river
Reiterating the chorus, reinforcing the idea of riding the river in a boat.
Ride the river in this boat, ride the river
-Ride the river in this boat, ride the river
-Ride the river in this boat, ride the river
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