The River With No Name
Embracing the Unknown Journey: A River Without Boundaries
Lyrics
Maybe this time we will get right
Expressing hope or optimism for a positive outcome this time.
Every step's just a step until
Each action or progression is merely a step until reaching a significant moment where progress halts or changes.
The one where you stop
Indicating the point where one pauses or stops in their journey or progress.
They say the third time's a charm
A phrase suggesting that the third attempt usually brings success or luck.
Yeah, well, how about the ninth?
Questioning the validity of the saying by suggesting that success might come later than expected, perhaps after multiple attempts.
Or maybe look at this a different way
Suggesting an alternative perspective or viewpoint towards a situation.
You only know where you've been
Knowledge and understanding are based on past experiences.
Not where you're going to be
Uncertainty about the future; one can't predict where they will end up.
If you learn as you go
Learning through experiences gained while progressing forward.
You gotta go just to learn
Emphasizing the importance of taking action to acquire knowledge.
So take a step into the river with no name
Metaphorically urging to embrace the unknown or uncertain, symbolized by the river without a name.
And you'll be carried off into a
Implies being taken away into an unfamiliar future.
Horizon that you've never known
Describing a new and unexplored horizon awaiting discovery.
Don't close your eyes, it'll all be okay
Encouraging to stay aware and not avoid the uncertainties ahead.
Come dry yourself beside the fire
Suggesting finding comfort or solace after facing challenges.
Made of all those former worries
The fire represents warmth and is built from past worries and struggles.
That you've carried inside you
Carrying emotional baggage or past anxieties.
There's no need for names
Implying that assigning names or labels to worries is unnecessary.
Just let them burn and warm
Encouraging the release of worries and finding comfort in their dissolution.
Yourself by the flames
Using the imagery of warmth from the fire built from former worries as a source of comfort.
We thought this time would
A belief that this instance or situation would be different from previous ones.
Be a different case
Anticipating a unique or special circumstance.
That we know where we are and
Confidence in understanding one's current position and desires.
We know what we want
Having a clear sense of direction or goals.
It only lasted two years
Describing a short duration despite initial hopes for a longer one.
But, hey that's better than one
Finding a positive aspect in a situation, even if it falls short of expectations.
So back to throwing ideas at the wall
Returning to the process of generating new ideas, solutions, or plans.
My throwing arm is getting good
Metaphorically referring to continuously brainstorming or offering suggestions.
Yeah, I could do it all day
Expressing the ease or proficiency in continuously generating ideas.
And you know I'd be lying if
Acknowledging the enjoyment or pleasure derived from the process.
I said it wasn't fun
Admitting that the process of generating ideas is enjoyable.
Let's take a step into the
Encouraging to embrace the unknown, similar to previous mentions of the river.
River with no name
Repeating the idea of stepping into the river without a name.
And we'll be carried off into a
Emphasizing being led into an unfamiliar future or destiny.
Horizon that we've never known
Describing an undiscovered and unexplored horizon ahead.
Don't close your eyes, it'll all be okay
Reiterating the need to remain aware and face uncertainties.
Come dry yourself beside the fire
Seeking comfort and solace after confronting worries or challenges.
Made of all those former worries
Similar to line 18, indicating finding warmth from past struggles.
That you've carried inside you
Carrying inner turmoil or past anxieties.
There's no need for names
Reiterating the idea that labeling worries with names is unnecessary.
Just let them burn
Encouraging the release or dissolution of worries by letting them burn away.
We'll warm ourselves with the flames
Using the imagery of warmth from the flames as a source of comfort.
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