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This song is a statement about the struggles of individuals and families facing economical hardships during these times.
I was thinking of the old catch phrases "drowning in debt" "up the river without a paddle" which made me to think metaphorically about water references for the lyrics. This can also be attributed to floods and hurricanes.
I really hope things can turn around so people can back on their feet.
I was thinking of the old catch phrases "drowning in debt" "up the river without a paddle" which made me to think metaphorically about water references for the lyrics. This can also be attributed to floods and hurricanes.
I really hope things can turn around so people can back on their feet.
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Lyrics
River To The East
uncertain future
in these unpredictable times
families are drowning
trying to keep their heads above water
ch:
and I'm paddling against the waves
on the river to the east
and I'm struggling against the waves
on the river to the east
throw out a life line
too many lives are going under
brother and sister
we really need to pull together
ch:
and I'm paddling against the waves
on the river to the east
and I'm struggling against the waves
on the river to the east
drifting and floating
until there is the site of land
guessing I'm wondering
where is the island in this world
ch:
and I'm paddling against the waves
on the river to the east
and I'm struggling against the waves
on the river to the east
somewhere over the rainbow
the dream will go on forever
somewhere it's forever
we will remember the better days
ch:
and I'm paddling against the waves
on the river to the east
and I'm struggling against the waves
on the river to the east
uncertain future
in these unpredictable times
families are drowning
trying to keep their heads above water
ch:
and I'm paddling against the waves
on the river to the east
and I'm struggling against the waves
on the river to the east
throw out a life line
too many lives are going under
brother and sister
we really need to pull together
ch:
and I'm paddling against the waves
on the river to the east
and I'm struggling against the waves
on the river to the east
drifting and floating
until there is the site of land
guessing I'm wondering
where is the island in this world
ch:
and I'm paddling against the waves
on the river to the east
and I'm struggling against the waves
on the river to the east
somewhere over the rainbow
the dream will go on forever
somewhere it's forever
we will remember the better days
ch:
and I'm paddling against the waves
on the river to the east
and I'm struggling against the waves
on the river to the east
sloparts
The lyrics say it all, and the music just backs it up. These are hard times for a lot of folks, but by working together in a positive way, we can make a difference.
The metaphor works by the way.
Be well and be cool,
Ed