The Cool, Cool River Lyrics

Lyric discussion by mycology101 

Cover art for The Cool, Cool River lyrics by Paul Simon

...and I almost forgot... The lines "sometimes even music cannot substitute for tears", in my opinion, means that the more viseral, expressive lifestyle this person desires can no longer be satisfied by alternative outlets. With just a touch of sadness added to his rage he is ready to live his life the way he desires and not just emulate reality.