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Down To The River Lyrics
I've got nowhere to go
I've got some rocks to throw today
A child so lost in time
A kid whose mind's been blown away
He's heard all he can hear
And seen more than he wants to see
This town's all dead end streets
Signs saying what young men should be
He will take it down to the river
Face down on the ground
The day is pounding on your head
Lonely in a crowd
'Cause she's in someone else's bed
These halls are paved with gold
A combination lock on every door
The things he's learned today
Are stuck in books thrown on the floor
He will take it down to the river
Another daily grind
At sixteen you ain't got time to waste
Make some future plans
A blueprint of someone else's fate
Be yourself they say
As long as you do it like we say
What's wrong with kids today
They need a place to get away
They just take it down
Take it away
Take it all away
Down to the river
I've got some rocks to throw today
A child so lost in time
A kid whose mind's been blown away
And seen more than he wants to see
This town's all dead end streets
Signs saying what young men should be
The day is pounding on your head
Lonely in a crowd
'Cause she's in someone else's bed
A combination lock on every door
The things he's learned today
Are stuck in books thrown on the floor
At sixteen you ain't got time to waste
Make some future plans
A blueprint of someone else's fate
As long as you do it like we say
What's wrong with kids today
They need a place to get away
Take it away
Take it all away
Down to the river
Song Info
Submitted by
ruben On Jul 21, 2002
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The song talks about the struggles and frustrations faced by a young individual who is trying to navigate the hardships and challenges of life. They've reached a point where they feel trapped and directionless, with nowhere to go, and with anger building up inside them, they seek an output. He lives in a stagnant town, full of dead-end streets and signs telling young men how they should behave, making him feel trapped in an environment that offers no opportunities for growth or self-expression. The protagonist's desire to find solace and release from their current situation is fulfilled by the river, which symbolizes a place of catharsis and renewal, where he can freely express his frustrations and seek a fresh start. He can calm his mind and relax without anyone to tell him off or judge his actions; There he can be himself.