The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Let's restore you
A good thing rushing these emotions
Just a big commotion that could leave us both alone
And words meant to circle
We can stay in laughter love is ever after
So all that we need is a peaceful meditation
For the perfect situation
It's so hard to take it slow
[Chorus]
(Oh)
Don't push the river let it flow
Don't let the one who loves you go
Love will deliver let it go
Don't push the river let it flow
All this strongness
Confession,I just want to runaway
I just want to getaway for the every one we know
To a place out of the city
Where we could get a taste off
Where it might been a waste off
I know it could be so close to perfection
A different direction
No
Am weak at the point of letting go
[Chorus]
You gotta remind yourself
To give it time
Even the sun can't make you blind
Why don't you close your eyes
And ease your mind
Let it all go.
[Chorus: x2]
A good thing rushing these emotions
Just a big commotion that could leave us both alone
And words meant to circle
We can stay in laughter love is ever after
So all that we need is a peaceful meditation
For the perfect situation
It's so hard to take it slow
[Chorus]
(Oh)
Don't push the river let it flow
Don't let the one who loves you go
Love will deliver let it go
Don't push the river let it flow
All this strongness
Confession,I just want to runaway
I just want to getaway for the every one we know
To a place out of the city
Where we could get a taste off
Where it might been a waste off
I know it could be so close to perfection
A different direction
No
Am weak at the point of letting go
[Chorus]
You gotta remind yourself
To give it time
Even the sun can't make you blind
Why don't you close your eyes
And ease your mind
Let it all go.
[Chorus: x2]
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Don't Push the River Lyrics as written by Wayne Cohen Billy Mann
Lyrics © Raleigh Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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