River Runs Deep
Deep Waters of Love and Loss: Eric Clapton's Poignant Journey
Lyrics
Well, the river runs deep and the water is cold as ice
Describes the depth and chilling nature of the river.
The river runs deep and the water is cold as ice
Reiteration of the depth and coldness of the river, emphasizing its characteristics.
I go down there every chance I get
Expresses the speaker's frequent visits to the river.
It's where my baby she met her death
Indicates that the speaker's significant other passed away there.
And the river runs deep, the water is cold as ice
Repeated emphasis on the river's depth and coldness.
Ain't no woman gonna make a fool out of me
Asserts determination not to be deceived or manipulated by any woman.
Ain't no woman gonna make a fool out of me
Reiterates the resolve to avoid being made a fool of by a woman.
Running 'round, that's what they said
Refers to rumors or gossip about a woman's behavior.
She's at the bottom of the river bed
Suggests that the woman in question met a tragic end at the river.
And the river runs deep, the water is cold as ice
Repeatedly highlights the river's depth and coldness.
No cheating woman gonna get a good man down
Declares that a deceitful woman won't bring down a good man.
Cheating woman gonna get a good man down
Reaffirms the impact of a cheating woman on a good man's life.
Running 'round like a silly fool
Describes the actions of a woman who is unfaithful or deceitful.
End up at the bottom of the pool
Implies that the deceitful actions lead to a tragic outcome, possibly death.
The river runs deep, the water is cold as ice
Emphasizes once more the depth and coldness of the river.
The river runs deep, the water is cold as ice
Reiteration of the characteristics of the river.
The river runs deep, the water is cold as ice
Continued emphasis on the river's depth and coldness.
And the river runs deep, the water is cold as ice
Reiterates the depth and chilling nature of the river.
The river runs deep, the water is cold as ice
Reemphasizes the depth and coldness of the river.
The river runs deep, the water is cold as ice
Final emphasis on the river's depth and coldness, closing the song.
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