Down to the River
Riverside Redemption: Mark Lee Wilkins' Melodic Escape from Troubles
Lyrics
DOWN TO THE RIVER
Expresses the central theme of the song, the desire to go "down to the river."
As I wander through this world
The singer reflects on the troubles encountered while navigating through life.
Trouble's all I see
Highlighting the prevalence of difficulties and challenges in the singer's perception of the world.
How I'm wishing you were here
Expresses a longing for someone's presence to bring relief to the singer's troubled heart.
To set this poor heart free
The desire for the absent person to provide liberation and solace.
See them with their painted smiles
Observation of people wearing false happiness, possibly indicating a facade or deceptive appearances.
The ladies dressed for show
Describes women dressed up for display, possibly hinting at superficiality or societal expectations.
They have got a hold on me
Implies a captivating influence these individuals have over the singer, creating a sense of entrapment.
And they won't let me go
Expresses the difficulty in breaking free from the influence of these captivating figures.
Take me down to the river tonight
An explicit plea to be taken to the river, suggesting a desire for escape or renewal.
Down to the river take me far away
Repetition of the desire to be taken "far away" to the river, emphasizing the urgency of the request.
Take me down to the river tonight
Reiteration of the plea to be taken to the river, emphasizing the importance of the moment.
Take these sorrows and kill my pain
Expresses a hope that being taken to the river will alleviate the singer's sorrows and pain.
Feeling like a dog in heat
Describes the singer's emotional state, feeling restless and overwhelmed, akin to a dog in heat.
Restless as can be
Reinforces the sense of restlessness and unease experienced by the singer.
I dance around and chase my tail
Depicts the singer's erratic behavior, dancing around and chasing their own metaphorical tail.
Biting at that flea
Metaphorically portrays the singer's futile attempts to address an irritating issue, represented by a flea.
Take me down to the river tonight
Repetition of the plea to be taken to the river, underlining its significance in the singer's quest for relief.
Down to the river take me far away
Reiteration of the desire to be taken "far away" to the river, emphasizing the urgency of the request.
Take me down to the river tonight
Repetition of the plea to be taken to the river, emphasizing the importance of the moment.
Take these sorrows and kill my pain
Expresses a hope that being taken to the river will alleviate the singer's sorrows and pain.
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