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Johnny Cash Big River Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.50/10 [2 votes]Album: The Essential Johnny Cash / Original Release Date: 1959Genre: VocalSong Duration: 2 min 30 sec
Big River
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
JOHNNY CASH
- Big River LyricsNow I taught the weeping willow how to cry,
And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear blue sky.
And the tears that I cried for that woman are gonna flood you Big River.
Then I'm gonna sit right here until I die.
I met her accidentally in St. Paul (Minnesota).
And it tore me up every time I heard her drawl, Southern drawl.
Then I heard my dream was back Downstream cavortin' in Davenport,
And I followed you, Big River, when you called.
Then you took me to St. Louis later on (down the river).
A freighter said she's been here but she's gone, boy, she's gone.
I found her trail in Memphis, but she just walked up the bluff.
She raised a few eyebrows and then she went on down alone.
Now, won't you bat it down by Baton Rouge, River Queen, roll it on.
Take that woman on down to New Orleans, New Orleans.
Go on, I've had enough; dump my blues down in the gulf.
She loves you, Big River, more than me.
Now I taught the weeping willow how to cry, cry, cry
And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear blue sky.
And the tears that I cried for that woman are gonna flood you Big River.
Then I'm gonna sit right here until I die.
And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear blue sky.
And the tears that I cried for that woman are gonna flood you Big River.
Then I'm gonna sit right here until I die.
I met her accidentally in St. Paul (Minnesota).
And it tore me up every time I heard her drawl, Southern drawl.
Then I heard my dream was back Downstream cavortin' in Davenport,
And I followed you, Big River, when you called.
Then you took me to St. Louis later on (down the river).
A freighter said she's been here but she's gone, boy, she's gone.
I found her trail in Memphis, but she just walked up the bluff.
Now, won't you bat it down by Baton Rouge, River Queen, roll it on.
Take that woman on down to New Orleans, New Orleans.
Go on, I've had enough; dump my blues down in the gulf.
She loves you, Big River, more than me.
Now I taught the weeping willow how to cry, cry, cry
And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear blue sky.
And the tears that I cried for that woman are gonna flood you Big River.
Then I'm gonna sit right here until I die.
Facts about Big River
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Big River is written by Johnny R. Cash.
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It is first released in 1959 as part of Johnny Cash's album "The Essential Johnny Cash" which includes 75 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, Johnny Cash's song 'Big River' narrates a tale of pain and desire, with the river metaphorically representing a rocky relationship's ups and downs. The protagonist tells of moving along the river to riverbanks of different towns, which is the metaphorical representation of the process of love lost, found, and lost again, regardless of hindrances and even the bitter realization that their love may be overwhelmed by the river's. Big river lyrics predominantly convey heartache, despair, angst, introspection, and solitude. However, they also highlight the very aspects of love that are often perceived as negative- heartbreak and loss, longing and searching, and resignation and acceptance. There are no profanities, adult subjects, or anything associated with violence, nudity, or drug usage in the lyrics. Therefore, the content can be enjoyed by everyone.
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Big River falls under the genre Vocal.
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Big River song length is 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
Who wrote Big River lyrics?
Big River is written by Johnny R. Cash.
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When was Big River released?
It is first released in 1959 as part of Johnny Cash's album "The Essential Johnny Cash" which includes 75 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Big River lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, Johnny Cash's song 'Big River' narrates a tale of pain and desire, with the river metaphorically representing a rocky relationship's ups and downs. The protagonist tells of moving along the river to riverbanks of different towns, which is the metaphorical representation of the process of love lost, found, and lost again, regardless of hindrances and even the bitter realization that their love may be overwhelmed by the river's. Big river lyrics predominantly convey heartache, despair, angst, introspection, and solitude. However, they also highlight the very aspects of love that are often perceived as negative- heartbreak and loss, longing and searching, and resignation and acceptance. There are no profanities, adult subjects, or anything associated with violence, nudity, or drug usage in the lyrics. Therefore, the content can be enjoyed by everyone.
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Which genre is Big River?
Big River falls under the genre Vocal.
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How long is the song Big River?
Big River song length is 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Johnny R. Cash
Record Label(s): Originally Released 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 Sun Entertainment Corp , Originally Released 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 19
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Meaning to "Big River" song lyrics
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Dusty D. October 29, 2011-0:20
I believe it's paddle, not batter or batten. Make more sense when it's a river boat, don't you think?
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I believe it's paddle, not batter or batten. Make more sense when it's a river boat, don't you think?
batten is an old sea expression meaning to tighten down anything that might come loose in a storm and is therefore appropriate for this song