AL GREEN
- Take Me To The River Lyrics / with translationsI don't know why I love you like I do
After all these changes that you put me through
You stole my money and my cigarettes
And I haven't seen hide nor hair of you yet
I wanna know
Won't you tell me
Am I in love to stay?
Take me to the river
And wash me down
Won't you cleanse my soul
Put my feet on the ground
I don't know why she treated me so bad
Look at all those things that we could have had
Love is a notion that I can't forget
My sweet sixteen I will never regret
I wanna know
Won't you tell me
Am I in love to stay?
Hold me, love me, please me, tease me
Till I can't, till I can't take no more
Take me to the river
I don't know why I love you like I do
After all the things that you put me through
The sixteen candles burning on my wall
Turning me into the biggest fool of them all
I wanna know
Oh won't you tell me
Am I in love to stay?
I wanna know
Take me to the river
I wanna know
I want you to dip me in the water
I wanna know
Won't you wash me in the water
Wash me in the water
Wash me in the water
Won't you wash me in the water
Feeling good
After all these changes that you put me through
You stole my money and my cigarettes
And I haven't seen hide nor hair of you yet
I wanna know
Won't you tell me
Am I in love to stay?
Take me to the river
And wash me down
Won't you cleanse my soul
Put my feet on the ground
I don't know why she treated me so bad
Look at all those things that we could have had
Love is a notion that I can't forget
My sweet sixteen I will never regret
I wanna know
Won't you tell me
Am I in love to stay?
Hold me, love me, please me, tease me
Take me to the river
I don't know why I love you like I do
After all the things that you put me through
The sixteen candles burning on my wall
Turning me into the biggest fool of them all
I wanna know
Oh won't you tell me
Am I in love to stay?
I wanna know
Take me to the river
I wanna know
I want you to dip me in the water
I wanna know
Won't you wash me in the water
Wash me in the water
Wash me in the water
Won't you wash me in the water
Feeling good
Facts about Take Me To The River
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Take Me To The River is written by Mabon Hodges, Al L. Green.
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It is first released in 2009 as part of Al Green's album "Al Green Explores Your Mind" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Al Green’s 'Take Me to the River' vocalizes the singer's perplexity and pain connected with a prior love where he was wronged and lied to. The river is a metaphor for the desire of purification and rebirth, a new beginning far from the hurt and deception suffered in the past. Take me to the river lyrics mainly point out love, contemplation, heartbreak, angst, and nostalgia. Not only that, the song simultaneously portrays the significance of love and longing, heartbreak, and betrayal and redemption and cleansing. The lyrics present some adult themes regarding love and relationships, such as emotional suffering and personal hardships. Even though the song doesn't have any explicit content, the themes might call for parental guidance for younger listeners.
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Take Me To The River falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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Take Me To The River song length is 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
Who wrote Take Me To The River lyrics?
Take Me To The River is written by Mabon Hodges, Al L. Green.
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When was Take Me To The River released?
It is first released in 2009 as part of Al Green's album "Al Green Explores Your Mind" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Take Me To The River lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Al Green’s 'Take Me to the River' vocalizes the singer's perplexity and pain connected with a prior love where he was wronged and lied to. The river is a metaphor for the desire of purification and rebirth, a new beginning far from the hurt and deception suffered in the past. Take me to the river lyrics mainly point out love, contemplation, heartbreak, angst, and nostalgia. Not only that, the song simultaneously portrays the significance of love and longing, heartbreak, and betrayal and redemption and cleansing. The lyrics present some adult themes regarding love and relationships, such as emotional suffering and personal hardships. Even though the song doesn't have any explicit content, the themes might call for parental guidance for younger listeners.
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Which genre is Take Me To The River?
Take Me To The River falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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How long is the song Take Me To The River?
Take Me To The River song length is 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Mabon Hodges, Al L. GreenRecord Label(s): 2009 Hi Records Under Exclusive License to Fat Possum Records
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