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Albert Hammond Down By The River Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 6.80/10 [5 votes]Album: It Never Rains In Southern California / Original Release Date: 1972Genre: RockSong Duration: 3 min 06 sec
ALBERT HAMMOND
- Down By The River LyricsCity life was getting us down so we spent a weekend out town
Pitched our tent on a patch of ground down by the river
Lit a fire and drank some wine you put your jeans on top of mine
I said: Come in
the water's fine.
Down by the river
down by the river
down by the river
Said: Come in the water's fine down by the river.
Didn't feel too good all night
So we took a walk in the morning light
And came across the strangest sight down by the river
Silver fish lay on its side it was washed up by the early tide
I wonder how it died?
Down by the river
down by the river
down by the river
. . .
The doctor put us both to bed
He doesed us up and he shook his head
Only foolish people go
he said
down by the river.
The mighty willows weep
said he
Because they're dying gradually.
From the waste from the factories.
Down by the river
down by the river
down by the river
. . .
And in time the riverbanks will die
The reeds will wilt and the ducks won't fly
There'll be a tear in the otter's eye down by the river
The banks will soon be black and dead
And where the otter raised his head
Will be a clean
white skuill instead.
Down by the river
down by the river
down by the river . . .
Pitched our tent on a patch of ground down by the river
Lit a fire and drank some wine you put your jeans on top of mine
I said: Come in
the water's fine.
Down by the river
down by the river
down by the river
Said: Come in the water's fine down by the river.
Didn't feel too good all night
So we took a walk in the morning light
And came across the strangest sight down by the river
Silver fish lay on its side it was washed up by the early tide
I wonder how it died?
Down by the river
down by the river
down by the river
. . .
The doctor put us both to bed
Only foolish people go
he said
down by the river.
The mighty willows weep
said he
Because they're dying gradually.
From the waste from the factories.
Down by the river
down by the river
down by the river
. . .
And in time the riverbanks will die
The reeds will wilt and the ducks won't fly
There'll be a tear in the otter's eye down by the river
The banks will soon be black and dead
And where the otter raised his head
Will be a clean
white skuill instead.
Down by the river
down by the river
down by the river . . .
Facts about Down By The River
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Down By The River is written by Albert Louis Hammond, Mike Hazlewood.
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It is first released in 1972 as part of Albert Hammond's album "It Never Rains In Southern California" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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When we try to understand the message behind it, the ballad 'Down by the River' portrayed a City couple who ran off to the riverside, finding a environmental degradation and pollution through dying fish. The song, as the couple, portrays human impact on nature through the riverbanks' erosion and the killing of animals, thus, being a warning of the consequences of industry and pollution on the ecosystem. Down by the river lyrics mainly spotlight nature, contemplation, social commentary, jubilation, and sorrow. Simultaneously, the song highlights the significance of nature and the process of environmental deterioration and retreat and escape. The lyrics broached some adult topics which are nature and environmental concerns, as well as references to drinking wine and a doctor’s commentary, thus, might not be suitable for very little kids. Nonetheless, the absence of explicit language, violence, or sexual content makes it appropriate for the older kids with parental guidance.
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Down By The River falls under the genre Rock.
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Down By The River song length is 3 minutes and 06 seconds.
Who wrote Down By The River lyrics?
Down By The River is written by Albert Louis Hammond, Mike Hazlewood.
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When was Down By The River released?
It is first released in 1972 as part of Albert Hammond's album "It Never Rains In Southern California" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind Down By The River lyrics?
When we try to understand the message behind it, the ballad 'Down by the River' portrayed a City couple who ran off to the riverside, finding a environmental degradation and pollution through dying fish. The song, as the couple, portrays human impact on nature through the riverbanks' erosion and the killing of animals, thus, being a warning of the consequences of industry and pollution on the ecosystem. Down by the river lyrics mainly spotlight nature, contemplation, social commentary, jubilation, and sorrow. Simultaneously, the song highlights the significance of nature and the process of environmental deterioration and retreat and escape. The lyrics broached some adult topics which are nature and environmental concerns, as well as references to drinking wine and a doctor’s commentary, thus, might not be suitable for very little kids. Nonetheless, the absence of explicit language, violence, or sexual content makes it appropriate for the older kids with parental guidance.
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Which genre is Down By The River?
Down By The River falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Down By The River?
Down By The River song length is 3 minutes and 06 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Albert Louis Hammond, Mike Hazlewood
Record Label(s): 1972 Sony Music Entertainment
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