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Bruce Springsteen The River Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 9.40/10 [5 votes]Album: The River / Original Release Date: 1980-10-10Genre: RockSong Duration: 5 min 00 sec
The River
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
- The River LyricsI come from down in the valley
Where mister when you're young
They bring you up to do like your daddy done
Me and Mary we met in high school
When she was just seventeen
We'd drive out of this valley down to where the fields were greenWe'd go down to the river
And into the river we'd dive
Oh down to the river we'd ride
Then I got Mary pregnant
And man that was all she wrote
And for my nineteenth birthday I got a union card and a wedding coat
We went down to the courthouse
And the judge put it all to rest
No wedding day smiles, no walk down the aisle
No flowers, no wedding dress
That night we went down to the river
And into the river we'd dive
Oh down to the river we did ride
I got a job working construction for the Johnstown Company
But lately there ain't been much work on account of the economy
Now all them things that seemed so important
Well mister they vanished right into the air
Now I just act like I don't remember
Mary acts like she don't care
But I remember us riding in my brother's car
Her body tan and wet down at the reservoir
At night on them banks I'd lie awake
And pull her close just to feel each breath she'd take
Now those memories come back to haunt me
They haunt me like a curse
Is a dream a lie if it don't come true
Or is it something worse,
That sends me down to the river
Though I know the river is dry
That sends me down to theriver tonight
Down to the river
My baby and I
Oh down to the river we ride
Where mister when you're young
They bring you up to do like your daddy done
Me and Mary we met in high school
When she was just seventeen
We'd drive out of this valley down to where the fields were greenWe'd go down to the river
And into the river we'd dive
Oh down to the river we'd ride
Then I got Mary pregnant
And man that was all she wrote
And for my nineteenth birthday I got a union card and a wedding coat
We went down to the courthouse
And the judge put it all to rest
No wedding day smiles, no walk down the aisle
No flowers, no wedding dress
That night we went down to the river
And into the river we'd dive
Oh down to the river we did ride
I got a job working construction for the Johnstown Company
Now all them things that seemed so important
Well mister they vanished right into the air
Now I just act like I don't remember
Mary acts like she don't care
But I remember us riding in my brother's car
Her body tan and wet down at the reservoir
At night on them banks I'd lie awake
And pull her close just to feel each breath she'd take
Now those memories come back to haunt me
They haunt me like a curse
Is a dream a lie if it don't come true
Or is it something worse,
That sends me down to the river
Though I know the river is dry
That sends me down to theriver tonight
Down to the river
My baby and I
Oh down to the river we ride
Facts about The River
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The River is written and performed by Bruce Springsteen.
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It is first released on October 10, 1980 as part of Bruce Springsteen's album "The River" which includes 20 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, 'The River', has been composed by Bruce Springsteen, and narrates the lives of a young couple who, through the unexpected pregnancy, are confronted with life's harsh realities, thus portraying the loss of their innocence and dreams. The river becomes a symbol of the couple's desire to find comfort and a place for reminiscing their old days, it also leads them to question the nature of their unfulfilled dreams and to contemplate the haunting effect of lost chances. The river lyrics bring out most prominently the themes of reflection, heartbreak, nostalgia, love and anguish. At the same time, the song brings to light the roles of nostalgia and lost love, responsibility and regret, and economic struggle. The lyrics touch upon issues of teenage pregnancy and adult responsibilities which may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. The relationships and the emotional burden of the story imply a level of sophistication that requires parental supervision.
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The River falls under the genre Rock.
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The River is produced by Jon Landau, Little Steven, Bruce Springsteen.
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The River song length is 5 minutes and 00 seconds.
Who wrote The River lyrics?
The River is written and performed by Bruce Springsteen.
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When was The River released?
It is first released on October 10, 1980 as part of Bruce Springsteen's album "The River" which includes 20 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The River lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, 'The River', has been composed by Bruce Springsteen, and narrates the lives of a young couple who, through the unexpected pregnancy, are confronted with life's harsh realities, thus portraying the loss of their innocence and dreams. The river becomes a symbol of the couple's desire to find comfort and a place for reminiscing their old days, it also leads them to question the nature of their unfulfilled dreams and to contemplate the haunting effect of lost chances. The river lyrics bring out most prominently the themes of reflection, heartbreak, nostalgia, love and anguish. At the same time, the song brings to light the roles of nostalgia and lost love, responsibility and regret, and economic struggle. The lyrics touch upon issues of teenage pregnancy and adult responsibilities which may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. The relationships and the emotional burden of the story imply a level of sophistication that requires parental supervision.
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Which genre is The River?
The River falls under the genre Rock.
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Who produced The River?
The River is produced by Jon Landau, Little Steven, Bruce Springsteen.
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How long is the song The River?
The River song length is 5 minutes and 00 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Bruce Springsteen
Record Label(s): 1980 Bruce Springsteen
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