Male Vocal · 3:00
The River — Male Vocal — Organ-And-Twin-Guitar Roots Rock
Organ-And-Twin-Guitar Roots Rock
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The River
Words by Douglas Heyes Jr. Listen to the recorded versions and follow the lyric below.
Original Doug Heyes lyrics · AI-generated music & vocals
A sequence of questions asks a traveler to account for love, battle, loss and the journey toward death. The river gathers those experiences into an image of spiritual passage and surrender. At its far side, the speaker offers open arms, placing companionship beside the uncertainty of the final crossing.
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Recorded versions
3 recordings. Different voices and arrangements bring another side of the song into the light.
Female Vocal · 2:58
The River — Female Vocal — Cello-And-Fiddle World-Folk Reinterpretation
Cello-And-Fiddle World-Folk Reinterpretation
Lyrics
The River
Words by Douglas Heyes Jr
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THE RIVER Did you dive into The River Did the Water take You down Were you drowning in Forever As the Sun was going down? Did you listen to the Word? Do you remember what you heard? Did you take up the Sword Before the Coming of the Lord? Did you walk into Battle Did you sit tall in the saddle Did you Sing her a Lullaby Before you said goodbye? Were you a Merchant for the King Before you lost most everything? Buried underneath the Stone Did you make your way Home alone? Have you prepared for His Arrival As it is Written in the Bible Feel the Rapture on the Judgment Day Don't fade away or take away If they capture you, Surrender Your Soul’s Return to Sender Infinity eternally At the Bottom of the River Everything that you Believe Is right around the bend You will find Tranquility Right at the Bitter End The Secrets are unspoken In the coming days of Winter I'll wait for you with arms wide open When it's Time to cross the River *********
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