The River
Navigating Love's Current: The Beautiful South's Reflections on Time and Temptation
Lyrics
Love takes time we all agree
Love requires time, a universally acknowledged truth.
and time's not the easiest to cheat
Time is not easily manipulated or bypassed.
The water changes one degree
The river undergoes subtle changes, analogous to the complexities of love.
When will the shiver
Asking when the trembling or uncertainty (shiver) of this river will transform into the vastness of the sea.
of this river
Reiterating the metaphor of the river's shiver, questioning its evolution into calmness.
turn to sea
Anticipating the transition of the river into a state of tranquility (sea).
The river does no good, no harm
The river, neither positive nor negative, entices like a pirate with its peaceful facade.
Tempts us like pirates to its calm
Comparing the allure of the river to a lover's song or a devil's chant.
Lover's shanty, devil's psalm
Expressing frustration with the river's impact, acknowledging its shiver and charm.
Goddamn this river
Condemning the river and its unsettling qualities.
and its shiver
Highlighting the persistent shiver and charm of the river.
and its charm
If you've got love's A to Z
If you possess a comprehensive understanding of love, avoid delving into the troublesome aspects of relationships.
Don't go dredging river bed
Discouraging exploration of the river bed, suggesting a more mindful approach to love.
Use your fins and use your head
Encouraging thoughtful and strategic navigation in relationships, cautioning against the river's allure.
This river's hooked the floating dead
Warning about the river's attraction to those who are emotionally detached or numb.
Our lives go bounding down the strewn
Our lives move along unpredictably.
When will we realize minnow dreams
Pondering when individuals will recognize the small, insignificant dreams (minnow dreams).
The frustration eating you and me
Expressing the frustration inherent in relationships.
Our only wish
Desiring to be the fish that reaches the vastness of the sea, a metaphor for fulfillment.
to be the fish
that meets the sea
-We cannot tell a he or she
Unable to distinguish between male and female, emphasizing unity.
But us fish can tell a we
Fish can identify a collective "we" or shared identity.
We know the seed we know the tree
Understanding lineage and growth, drawing parallels to relationships.
When will my conker
Questioning when personal growth will overcome challenges.
conquer thee
The cheaper woman and myself
Reference to a woman and the speaker having imperfections or metaphorical "ladders" in their lives.
We've both got ladders in our tights
Highlighting shared flaws and challenges in a relationship.
When you've been left on the top shelf
When neglected or overlooked, one becomes aware of personal shortcomings or vulnerabilities.
You've got those ladders in your sights
Focusing on recognizing and addressing personal weaknesses.
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