As The River Rises
Navigating Life's Currents: Love, Trust, and Redemption in 'As The River Rises'
Lyrics
As the river rises, we don't know what it will hide
Uncertainty surrounds us as challenges emerge, and we cannot predict what the future may conceal.
Stories of love or questions about faith
Possibly referring to the diverse experiences that may be revealed—either tales of love or queries about faith.
Hey maybe those are one and the same
Suggesting a connection between love stories and questions about faith, implying their potential intertwining.
So, forget about the past, forget about the blame
Encouraging a focus on the present and moving forward without dwelling on past mistakes or assigning blame.
Trust is something that you have to earn
Highlighting that trust is not automatic but must be earned through actions and consistency.
This maybe the hardest thing we do
Acknowledging that building trust may be a challenging endeavor.
But there will always be things we cannot change
Recognizing the existence of aspects in life that cannot be altered or controlled.
As the river rises there will be shallow canyons
Anticipating obstacles or difficulties as challenges (shallow canyons) arise in life.
As the river rises hearts won't be broken
Asserting that, despite challenges, hearts won't be shattered as the river of life continues to rise.
As the river rises our love will have spoken
Expressing confidence that love will endure and make its presence known as challenges escalate.
As the river rises, as the river rises
Reiterating the theme of the rising river as a metaphor for life's challenges.
Life is full of bad situations and I've have been in a few
Acknowledging personal encounters with difficult situations in life.
Hey, this is when it matters what you say and what you do
Emphasizing the significance of words and actions during challenging times.
Cause this is what people will remember
Stressing that people tend to remember negative experiences more than positive ones.
Always the bad and never the good
Highlighting the tendency of individuals to focus on the negative aspects of situations.
So, if I could take things back, well baby, you know I would
Expressing a desire to undo past actions if possible.
As the river rises there will be shallow canyons
Reiterating the presence of challenges (shallow canyons) as life unfolds.
As the river rises hearts won't be broken
Asserting that rising challenges will not result in broken hearts.
As the river rises our love will have spoken
Affirming that love will prevail and make its voice heard despite the rising river of challenges.
As the river rises, as the river rises
Repeating the theme of life's challenges symbolized by the rising river.
Put my skeletons in the closet
Suggesting a metaphorical act of concealing past mistakes or regrets.
And let's hide yours away
Advocating for mutual understanding and acceptance of each other's flaws or shortcomings.
Let's put our feet in the water
Proposing a shared experience of facing challenges together and envisioning a better future.
And dream of another day
Encouraging a positive outlook and shared dreams for a better tomorrow.
Let's dream of another day
Reiterating the theme of dreaming together for a brighter future.
As the river rises there will be shallow canyons
Anticipating challenges (shallow canyons) as life progresses.
As the river rises hearts won't be broken
Asserting that hearts will not be broken despite the rising challenges.
As the river rises our love will have spoken
Reaffirming the enduring nature of love even in the face of life's challenges.
As the river rises, as the river rises
Concluding with a repetition of the theme, emphasizing the inevitability of life's challenges.
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