You Can't Tell A River
Embracing Life's Unstoppable Flow
Lyrics
You can't tell a river
You cannot control or dictate the course of a river.
Which way it's gonna run
The unpredictable nature of a river's flow cannot be determined in advance.
And you can't tell a sunrise
You cannot predict the direction or occurrence of a sunrise.
Morning's never gonna come
Mornings and new beginnings are inevitable and cannot be avoided.
You can't tell a body
You can't control a person's emotions or desire for someone.
Not to ache for someone
It's impossible to suppress the longing or yearning for someone.
You can't tell a river
A river will naturally flow, and you cannot stop its movement.
Not to run
Emphasizing the inevitability of a river's course and flow.
You can't tell a rain cloud
Rain clouds will release rain, and you cannot prevent this natural process.
Not to soak the ground with rain
Love involves pain, and you can't shield someone from experiencing it.
And you can't tell a lover
Lovers will inevitably face challenges and emotional pain.
They're never gonna feel any pain
Heartache cannot be commanded to disappear.
You can't tell a heartache
You can't force someone to stay in a relationship against their will.
To simply go away
Accepting the reality that certain emotions cannot be controlled or suppressed.
You can't hold on to someone
Trying to hold onto someone for the sake of making them stay is futile.
Just to make them stay
Reiterating the idea that a river's path is beyond human control.
You can't tell a river
Repeated emphasis on the unpredictable nature of a river's course.
Which way it's gonna run
Reiterating that predicting the course of a river is impossible.
And you can't tell a sunrise
The inevitability of each morning and the arrival of a new day.
Morning's never gonna come
No matter what, morning and new beginnings are unstoppable.
You can't tell a body
The inability to control one's longing or yearning for someone.
Not to ache for someone
Emphasizing the emotional ache that cannot be suppressed.
You can't tell a river
Reiterating the idea that a river will naturally flow and cannot be halted.
Not to run
Underlining the inability to control the course of a river.
Say what you want to
Expressing the freedom to speak one's mind or desires.
We do our best
Acknowledging that despite efforts, some things are beyond our control.
Somethings are chosen
Recognizing that certain aspects of life are predetermined, and we must accept them.
We surrender to the rest
Surrendering to the uncontrollable aspects of life.
You can't keep a flower
Using the metaphor of a flower leaning towards the sun to illustrate a natural inclination.
From leaning towards the sun
The natural inclination of a heart towards the person it loves.
And you can't change a heart
Once a heart finds its true love, it cannot be changed or diverted.
When it finds the one
The end of a relationship doesn't mean it's completely over.
You can't say it's over
The completion of a relationship doesn't negate its impact and lingering emotions.
Just because it's done
Reiterating that a river cannot be told not to run, emphasizing its natural flow.
You can't tell a river not to run
Highlighting the impossibility of controlling the natural course of a river.
You can't tell a river not to run
Reaffirming the theme that a river, symbolizing life, will inevitably continue its course.
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