I think, like many of the songs on the album, this is about Ryan coming back to form both musically and personally. I'm curious about what the symbolism of the "river" is. Whatever/whoever it is, there's many references to a "river" on Ashes and Fire.
I really liked this interpretation from a friend of mine. My friend and I were chilling one night listening to a bunch of RA's old stuff and then this new one when we asked ourselves the same question about the river.
I really liked this interpretation from a friend of mine. My friend and I were chilling one night listening to a bunch of RA's old stuff and then this new one when we asked ourselves the same question about the river.
I think, like many of the songs on the album, this is about Ryan coming back to form both musically and personally. I'm curious about what the symbolism of the "river" is. Whatever/whoever it is, there's many references to a "river" on Ashes and Fire.
The most basic metaphorical function of The River is change. Seems fitting.
The most basic metaphorical function of The River is change. Seems fitting.
I really liked this interpretation from a friend of mine. My friend and I were chilling one night listening to a bunch of RA's old stuff and then this new one when we asked ourselves the same question about the river.
I really liked this interpretation from a friend of mine. My friend and I were chilling one night listening to a bunch of RA's old stuff and then this new one when we asked ourselves the same question about the river.
http://rainischange.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/a-river-she-cried-left-her-with-a-heart-made-of-ashes-and-fire-ryan-adams/
http://rainischange.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/a-river-she-cried-left-her-with-a-heart-made-of-ashes-and-fire-ryan-adams/