The river's songs gonna pull me through, the river she can save. Preacher, take me down Take me down to the river, river I couldn't help myself When I saw him with her, with her I took that loaded gun Forgive what I have done So preacher, take me down Take me down to the river, river (Take me down) (Take me down) (Take me down) (River, river) (Take me down) Preacher, take me down Take me down to the river, river The songwriting team Leiber and Stoller wrote "Hound Dog" for a blues singer named Big Mama Thronton, who first recorded the song in 1953. Lyricapsule: The Surfaris Drop ‘Wipe Out’; June 22, 1963: RIFF’d: Nas’ ‘Nasir’ Lyricapsule: The Byrds Drop ‘Mr. The song has many lyrical variations, though usually each stanza follows a standard form, with one sentence that differs from one stanza to the next. Down by the river by the boats Where everybody goes to be alone Where you won't see any rising sun Down to the river we will run. Down by the River I was drawn by your grace Into tempest of oblivion and to the lovers-place I was stucked in a puddle full of tears and unwise Dark doings, now I know that we've paid unlike The song was written based on a "Experiences I (Clemens) had down by the river." It's about blowing your thing with a chick." Leon Bridges told about the meaning of this song by saying the following to Genius.com, "It's basically the turning point, really just surrendering to God. However, in this song, reality sets in - Mary gets pregnant, they have a shotgun wedding, and he takes construction job. I think that he most likely intended to juxtapose the love with the hate, it makes it all the more prominent. In time, the river banks 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. Creedence Clearwater Revival – Down On The Corner Lyrics. I really do feel, as Jon112384 said, that it has an 'if I can't have you, nobody should" feeling about it. Exploring the meaning of songs from every genre of music. "Down by the River" is a song composed by Neil Young. Also and admittedly a bit literal 'shot my baby' could mean ejaculate, have sex. In time, the river banks 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. Lyrics. Down by the river by the boats Where everybody goes to be alone Where you won't see any rising sun Down to the river we will run. Oh my Lord here my woe there's blood upon the valley. ", More songs with bodies of water in the title, More songs thought to be too long to get radio play, Director Nick Morris ("The Final Countdown"). The explanation goes on the describe the murder, the killer's arrest and, finally, the guilt he feels as he realized what he's done. Don’t have an account? So, in an interview she explained that this song is about not backing down, in her words "tension and release. I will lay my troubles down by the water where the river will never run dry where the river will never run dry this river will never run dry. Whatever dreams they had for their young lives are gone, and years later those memories haunt him like a curse. Irish Song Lyrics; Collection of Irish Song Lyrics Weila Waile. It was popularised in the 1960s by Irish folk bands The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers. Log in now to tell us what you think this song means. It’s super easy, we promise! You take my hand, I'll take your hand Together we may get away This much madness is too much sorrow It's impossible to make it today. Mike is lead guitarist with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, and co-writer of classic songs like "Boys Of Summer," "Refugee" and "The Heart Of The Matter.". Down by the river I shot my baby Down by the river, Dead, oh, shot her dead. !. Take this sword to kill i've done, deliver me from worry. Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. "He let the dark side side come thru a little too bright." It is centred on the idea of abandoning pessimism and aggression, and putting on new spiritual clothing, at the side of a river before crossing it. 5 Comments ; 0 Tags; Be on my side, I'll be on your side, baby There is no reason for you to hide It's so hard for me staying here all alone When you could be taking me for a ride. I 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 green We'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 However, if the love is seen as a metaphor for some addictive drug, (or anything someone might obsess about), then the song is about banishing this addiction. Eminem released his ninth studio album Friday (Dec. 15) with 'Revival.' Down by the River Lyrics Milky Chance – Down by the River . According to Spin, "River" was inspired by … (Redirected from The River Saile) " Weile Weile Waile ", also called " Weile Waile ", " Wella Wallia " or " The River Saile ", is an Irish schoolyard song that tells the story of an infanticide in a comedic way. The Four Seasons' "Walk Like a Man" was the first Hot 100 #1 hit to feature a simile in its title. Down by the river Down by the river Why do willows weep, said he Down by the river. When by the water we drink to the dregs Look at the stones on the riverbed I can tell from your eyes You've never been by the riverside. Down by the river Down by the river Why do willows weep, said he Down by the river. The lines We'd ride out of this valley down to where the fields were green We'd go down to the river And into the river we'd dive Oh down to the river we'd ride", make me think of our early dates, how exciting, new and fresh it was. The three ended up blending into each other, … ", A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, With the refrain of "I shot my baby - down by the river," this song gets your attention. He does not like to explain the story behind it because when he's writing a song, he prefers to "draw a picture" of it, so that everybody can make their own story for it. Elvis covered it in 1956, and it became his biggest hit. Down By The River chords Neil Young 1969 (Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere) Em Em7* A Em Em7* A Em Em7* A Em Em7* A Be on my side, I'll be on your side, baby, there is no reason for you to hi Lyrics. Anti war and non violence is the theme of many of neils songs. Down by the water the riverbed Somebody calls you, somebody says On the surface this song appears to be about a mad psychopath who shot his love and suffers regrets. I 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 green We'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 At a show in Pittsburgh on September 22, 1984, he dedicated the song to union steelworkers in Pennsylvania who were fighting for better wages and working conditions. "The needle and the damage done." ”Down to the River” is a song about Baptism. I totally agree with you here. The meaning behind the song, as explained by Clemens in a track by track commentary, is literally about a river; the Fulda, to be exact. Lyrics to Down by the River by Morgan Heritage from the Reggae Gold 2000 album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more! The meaning behind the song, as explained by Clemens in a track by track commentary, is literally about a river; the Fulda, to be exact. The river represents being baptized, and really just turning everything to God." No, I disagree, I think Young is writing from a character's point of view, and the grief of this character is brought through with the extreme of murder. Lyrics to 'Down Down the Deep River' by Okkervil River. Down On The Corner, out in the street, Willy and the Poorboys are playin'; Bring a nickel; tap your feet. Doesn't have to be about H, but I think this too. Irish Song Lyrics; Collection of Irish Song Lyrics Weila Waile. The song was released on the 29th of April 2015. "River" is the first single of his first album. Down by the River may refer to: "Down by the River", a Bing Crosby song, 1935 "Down by the River" (Albert Hammond song), a 1972 folk song, re-released in 1975 "Down by the River" (Bliss n Eso song), 2010 "Down by the River" (Milky Chance song), 2014 "Down by the River" (Neil Young song), 1969; Down by the River, a 1997 novel by Edna O'Brien; See also. The song has many lyrical variations, though usually each stanza follows a standard form, with one sentence that differs from one stanza to the next. Down by the Riverside is another Negro spiritual song which dates back to before the American Civil War. Down by the river I shot my baby Down by the river, Dead, oh, shot her dead. In tonights the night, Bruce Berry "died out on the main line", He OD'd. Yeah, she could drag me over the rainbow, send me away Down by the river I shot my baby Down by the river, Dead, oh, shot her dead. It is centred on the idea of abandoning pessimism and aggression, and putting on new spiritual clothing, at the side of a river before crossing it. I think the same. General Comment His baby is Heroin, which he is comparing to a lost love. Here's how he helped turn this unknown choreographer into a star. Early in the evenin' just about supper time, Over by the courthouse they're starting to unwind. Raw emotion and just like "here I am, shut your mouth and do something or fuck off." The Winger frontman reveals the Led Zeppelin song he cribbed for "Seventeen," and explains how his passion for orchestra music informs his songwriting. When the narrator was young it never mattered how bad things in life got because he (and Mary) could go down to the river and somehow that would make everything alright - at least for a little while. Leon Bridges told about the meaning of this song by saying the following to Genius.com, "It's basically the turning point, really just surrendering to God. Submit lyrics correction → 55k Like. Find out which Spinal Tap-moments were true for Black Sabbath. Young explained the context of the story in the liner notes of his 1977 anthology album Decade, stating that he wrote "Down by the River," "Cinnamon Girl" and "Cowgirl in the Sand" while delirious in bed in Topanga Canyon with a 103 °F (39 °C) fever. I used to listen to this song after I broke up with my first girlfriend and fantasize about killing her down by the river.luckily i was sane enough to realize she wasn't worth spending the rest of my life in prison for! It's about blowing your thing with a chick." Staring someone down and not backing down.. In many cities the junkies would hang out by the river and shoot up. The song was released on the 29th of April 2015. Long before she was judging contestants on American Idol, Oliver was producing Paula Abdul. (Redirected from The River Saile) " Weile Weile Waile ", also called " Weile Waile ", " Wella Wallia " or " The River Saile ", is an Irish schoolyard song that tells the story of an infanticide in a comedic way. This is why the symbolism towards the end of the song is so damn heartbreaking. on Amazon Music Unlimited (ad) In a 1970 interview with Fusion, Neil Young explained the line "I shot my baby down by the river" by saying, "There's no real murder in it. Said Springsteen: "There's something really dangerous happening to us out there. I can't beleive that anyone could think that Neil would write a song about murder or killing a girlfriend. Yeah, she could drag me over the rainbow, send me away Down by the river I shot my baby Down by the river, Dead, oh, shot her dead. Here's one we got from Dean in Alabama: In the liner notes to Young's 1977 Greatest Hits album, Neil elaborated the song during a lengthy introduction before a September 27th life performance in New Orleans: "I'd like to sing you a song about a guy who had a lot of trouble controlling himself," Young began. Artist: Milky Chance Muisc: Down By The River I hope you liked it, and if you did you can give a thumbs up :) Thanks for watching! Down by the Riverside is another Negro spiritual song which dates back to before the American Civil War. The river offers a baptismal soul-cleansing. We're slowly getting split up … Fans have come up with many interpretations of the song, including the inevitable suggestions of drug references. In a 1970 interview with. 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