Lyric discussion by azkm 

Cover art for Down By The River lyrics by Neil Young

Yeah, clearly about the end of a relationship. I think heroin is overthinking it, but obviously there are metaphors of murder (and perhaps euthenasia) used. The song i prefer to associate with it is <i>Running Dry</i>, rather than <i>Cinnamon Girl</i> or <i>Losing End</i>

This is possibly the best rock song ever written. I :ballsack: NY & Crazy Horse.