She Smiles Like a River
Embracing Life's Currents: She Smiles Like a River
Lyrics
Well she smiles just like a river
Expressing that her smile is akin to the continuous and serene flow of a river.
Rolling softly to the sea.
Describing how her demeanor is comparable to a river gently moving towards the sea.
When she blows away my problems
When she dispels or solves my problems.
She helps to take, take a little weight off me.
Her actions alleviate some of the burdens or stresses I carry.
When she's happy, I'm in heaven.
Expressing that my happiness is closely tied to hers.
If she's down, she'll never say.
Even if she is feeling down, she doesn't explicitly communicate it.
'Cause she knows I'm treading water.
Indicating that I am in a precarious situation, but she believes it's better for me.
Guess she feels I'm better off that way.
She perceives that my well-being is improved by navigating challenges on my own.
But when sadness overcomes me I'm blinded by the night,
When sadness overwhelms me, it feels like being engulfed in darkness.
She takes my hand and leads me to the light.
She provides support and guidance, leading me towards positivity.
And she whispers in the morning she knows the words to say
Her comforting words in the morning contribute to a hopeful outlook.
To keep me looking forward to the new day.
Encouraging anticipation for a new day, emphasizing her positive influence.
So I try just to be her lover
Expressing the aspiration to be a source of love for her.
And I hope she understands
Hoping she comprehends and forgives when I unintentionally cause her pain or confusion.
When I hurt her or make her crazy
Acknowledging personal flaws and emphasizing ordinary human imperfections.
That I'm just an ordinary man.
Highlighting her smile again as a positive force, similar to a river's flow.
Yeah she smiles just like a river
Reiterating the earlier comparison of her smile to a river.
Flowing softly to the sea.
Emphasizing the continuous and calming nature of her influence.
When she blows away my problems
Repeating the idea that she helps alleviate problems in life.
She helps to take a little weight off me.
Concluding with the notion that her presence lightens the burdens one carries.
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