The River Just Knows
Whispers of Redemption: The River's Unspoken Wisdom
Lyrics
4 a.m. comes awful early, and I was dead on my feet
Expressing the early morning fatigue, emphasizing the dedication to fishing.
But if you gonna catch a biggest fish
Highlighting the commitment required to catch a significant fish.
You gotta lose a little sleep
Stressing the idea that success often involves sacrifice, such as losing sleep.
Well, I pack my gear and a couple beers
Preparing for a fishing trip, including essentials like gear and beer.
I headed for my favorite spot
Heading to a preferred fishing location.
Well, I curse my luck when I saw his truck right where I pulled off
Expressing disappointment upon realizing someone else is already there.
Wish open to have the river to myself that day
Desiring solitude on the river, hoping to be alone that day.
'Cause the river don't talk, the river don't care
Emphasizing the silence and non-judgmental nature of the river.
Where you've been, what you've done
Stating that the river doesn't concern itself with your past actions or history.
Why it is your standin' there
Questioning the reason for one's presence by the river.
It just flows on by whisperin' to your soul
Describing the river as a comforting force, assuring everything will be fine.
It's gonna be alright, the river just knows
Reiterating the river's innate understanding and assurance.
The way the sun bounced off the water
Observing the play of sunlight on the water, possibly hinting at a mysterious figure.
I couldn't wholely make him out
Having difficulty identifying the person due to the sun's reflection.
But I could see he had a fish on
Noticing the person has successfully caught a large rainbow trout.
A big ole rainbow trout
Detailing a prolonged struggle between the fisherman and the trout.
The fight went on forever
Describing the intense and extended nature of the fisherman's struggle.
And as he headed down my way, I saw his
Seeing the fisherman approaching, revealing military attributes and new scars.
Military hair cut and the new scars on his face
Connecting the fisherman's appearance to his military background and experiences.
Right then I knew what brought him to this place
Realizing the reasons that brought the fisherman to the river.
You know the river don't talk, the river don't care
Reiterating the river's silent and indifferent nature.
Where you've been, what you've done
Restating that the river is unconcerned about one's past or actions.
Don't know why it is your standin' there
Expressing uncertainty about why someone is standing by the river.
It just flows on by whisperin' to your soul
Portraying the river as a comforting presence, assuring everything will be okay.
It's gonna be alright, the river just knows
Reiterating the river's innate understanding and assurance.
He held that fish down in the water
Describing the fisherman submerging the caught fish in the water.
And it caused to back the line
Noting the fisherman preparing to release the fish, asking for assistance.
He said "Help, you get your wind back
Quoting the fisherman's request for help, tying it to a mutual recovery of well-being.
'Cause you help me get mine"
Expressing a sense of camaraderie and assistance between the narrator and the fisherman.
And all I could think to say was "Welcome home"
Welcoming the fisherman with a simple greeting of "Welcome home."
But I think that river said it best on its own
Attributing the river as the best communicator, expressing the sentiment without words.
'Cause the river don't talk, you know the river don't care
Reiterating the river's silent and indifferent nature, emphasizing its lack of judgment.
Where you've been, what's you've done
Restating that the river is unconcerned about one's past or actions.
Why it is your standin' there
Questioning the reason for someone's presence by the river.
It just flows on by whisperin' to your soul
Portraying the river as a comforting presence, assuring everything will be okay.
It's gonna be alright, the river just knows
Reiterating the river's innate understanding and assurance.
It's gonna be alright, the river just knows
Concluding with a reassurance that everything will be alright, attributed to the river's understanding.
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