We humans are slaves to time; eventually we will die. Whether you live every moment to count or not, the next day comes until your time has come. The "gun" is preparing for how cruel the world can be and protecting yourself from the devil's schemes.
"The Lord's gonna come for your first born son
His hair's on fire and his heart is burning
So go to the river where the water runs
Wash him deep where the tides are turning" --> God seeks for your heart and wants a relationship with you. His "hair" and "heart" is burning; God's love is passionate and it's showing. When it talks about the river it means "conversion" referring to "baptism". It is the parent's responsibility to teach their children the ways of God and how they can receive redemption and be saved. "Wash him deep where the tides are turning" means prepare his/her faith so when reality really starts coming for them, they are prepared. Aka: the Gospel.
"And if you fall
If you fall" --> Once you've received God completely, life doesn't get any easier. You WILL fall whether or not you let God into your heart (mention later with the "wolf").
"Hold my hand
Ooh, baby, it's a long way down to the bottom of the river" --> Means, "I've been through tough times and it's hard from the start of diving in to the bottom." Even if you reach the "bottom" you're still under; Satin is trying to make everything easier for you just if you follow his ways so you won't have to deal with doing the right thing. And the right thing is staying under the "water" and staying strong, God is with you.
"The wolves will chase you by the pale moonlight
Drunk and driven by a devil's hunger" --> Even if you weren't taught the Gospel ("Good News"), you will be chased in darkness by wolves (Satin and reality) on an endless run trying to seek truth aka, the moon's light. Sad thing is though, there is a Heaven and Hell; there is none in between. So if you've chose the wolf's path, after years of them nipping at your heels, they will devour you once you cannot run any further (aka: you died).
"Drive your son like a railroad spike" --> So if you don't want your child to get on the wolf's game, you better tell them the Gospel and make sure they understand it. Whether they choose to believe or not, make sure they know.
"Into the water, let it pull him under
Don't you lift him, let him drown alive" --> Let reality pull him under, he/she has to face the decision him/her self. You can hold their hand, but it is their responsibility to where their soul ends up.
"The good Lord speaks like a rolling thunder
Let that fever make the water rise
And let the river run dry" --> Once you have let God enter your heart, the Holy Spirit is in you in every second of your life; you now know better and have no excuse. So "let that fever make the water rise". Aka, through your obstacles and deeper "water" attitude should be "bring it on! I am God's child and NOTHING can separate Him from me." So "let that river run dry"!
"And I said
Hold my hand
Ooh, baby, it's a long way down to the bottom of the river" --> God's got you through all of this and that their are other Christians praying for you so they and God are, "holding your hand".
The Gospel is "Good News". The only way to be saved is through Jesus Christ alone. Jesus died for our sins so that we could have a relationship with God and enter Heaven. Sin is anything we say, do, or think that displeases God. Anything from gossiping, lying, cheating, etc. Romans 3:23 (NIV) says, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Meaning we cannot save ourselves. That's where Jesus comes in. Jesus is God's Son so part human, part God. Jesus lived a sinless life, but was tempted by even Satin himself! Because Jesus didn't sin, we have a connection with God. If you confess that you are a sinner and that Jesus died for your sins, you are saved (John 3:16). It doesn't matter if you did "good things" and are considered a "good person", you are going to hell. Jesus took your sin to the cross so that He took your punishment. All you have to do is accept His gift. A gift of mercy, forgiveness, and love.">
Bottom Of the River Meanings & Lyrics Discussion by meekliniz | SongMeanings
We humans are slaves to time; eventually we will die. Whether you live every moment to count or not, the next day comes until your time has come. The "gun" is preparing for how cruel the world can be and protecting yourself from the devil's schemes.
"The Lord's gonna come for your first born son
His hair's on fire and his heart is burning
So go to the river where the water runs
Wash him deep where the tides are turning" --> God seeks for your heart and wants a relationship with you. His "hair" and "heart" is burning; God's love is passionate and it's showing. When it talks about the river it means "conversion" referring to "baptism". It is the parent's responsibility to teach their children the ways of God and how they can receive redemption and be saved. "Wash him deep where the tides are turning" means prepare his/her faith so when reality really starts coming for them, they are prepared. Aka: the Gospel.
"And if you fall
If you fall" --> Once you've received God completely, life doesn't get any easier. You WILL fall whether or not you let God into your heart (mention later with the "wolf").
"Hold my hand
Ooh, baby, it's a long way down to the bottom of the river" --> Means, "I've been through tough times and it's hard from the start of diving in to the bottom." Even if you reach the "bottom" you're still under; Satin is trying to make everything easier for you just if you follow his ways so you won't have to deal with doing the right thing. And the right thing is staying under the "water" and staying strong, God is with you.
"The wolves will chase you by the pale moonlight
Drunk and driven by a devil's hunger" --> Even if you weren't taught the Gospel ("Good News"), you will be chased in darkness by wolves (Satin and reality) on an endless run trying to seek truth aka, the moon's light. Sad thing is though, there is a Heaven and Hell; there is none in between. So if you've chose the wolf's path, after years of them nipping at your heels, they will devour you once you cannot run any further (aka: you died).
"Drive your son like a railroad spike" --> So if you don't want your child to get on the wolf's game, you better tell them the Gospel and make sure they understand it. Whether they choose to believe or not, make sure they know.
"Into the water, let it pull him under
Don't you lift him, let him drown alive" --> Let reality pull him under, he/she has to face the decision him/her self. You can hold their hand, but it is their responsibility to where their soul ends up.
"The good Lord speaks like a rolling thunder
Let that fever make the water rise
And let the river run dry" --> Once you have let God enter your heart, the Holy Spirit is in you in every second of your life; you now know better and have no excuse. So "let that fever make the water rise". Aka, through your obstacles and deeper "water" attitude should be "bring it on! I am God's child and NOTHING can separate Him from me." So "let that river run dry"!
"And I said
Hold my hand
Ooh, baby, it's a long way down to the bottom of the river" --> God's got you through all of this and that their are other Christians praying for you so they and God are, "holding your hand".
The Gospel is "Good News". The only way to be saved is through Jesus Christ alone. Jesus died for our sins so that we could have a relationship with God and enter Heaven. Sin is anything we say, do, or think that displeases God. Anything from gossiping, lying, cheating, etc. Romans 3:23 (NIV) says, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Meaning we cannot save ourselves. That's where Jesus comes in. Jesus is God's Son so part human, part God. Jesus lived a sinless life, but was tempted by even Satin himself! Because Jesus didn't sin, we have a connection with God. If you confess that you are a sinner and that Jesus died for your sins, you are saved (John 3:16). It doesn't matter if you did "good things" and are considered a "good person", you are going to hell. Jesus took your sin to the cross so that He took your punishment. All you have to do is accept His gift. A gift of mercy, forgiveness, and love." />
My Christian interpretation of "Bottom of The River" By: Delta Rae:
The song itself is dark and sounds like an old soldier's beat. Aka: everything in this song is serious. Reminds me personally of reality.
"If you get sleep or if you get none
The cock's gonna call in the morning, baby
Check the cupboard for your daddy's gun
Red sun rises like an early warning" --> We humans are slaves to time; eventually we will die. Whether you live every moment to count or not, the next day comes until your time has come. The "gun" is preparing for how cruel the world can be and protecting yourself from the devil's schemes.
"The Lord's gonna come for your first born son
His hair's on fire and his heart is burning
So go to the river where the water runs
Wash him deep where the tides are turning" --> God seeks for your heart and wants a relationship with you. His "hair" and "heart" is burning; God's love is passionate and it's showing. When it talks about the river it means "conversion" referring to "baptism". It is the parent's responsibility to teach their children the ways of God and how they can receive redemption and be saved. "Wash him deep where the tides are turning" means prepare his/her faith so when reality really starts coming for them, they are prepared. Aka: the Gospel.
"And if you fall
If you fall" --> Once you've received God completely, life doesn't get any easier. You WILL fall whether or not you let God into your heart (mention later with the "wolf").
"Hold my hand
Ooh, baby, it's a long way down to the bottom of the river" --> Means, "I've been through tough times and it's hard from the start of diving in to the bottom." Even if you reach the "bottom" you're still under; Satin is trying to make everything easier for you just if you follow his ways so you won't have to deal with doing the right thing. And the right thing is staying under the "water" and staying strong, God is with you.
"The wolves will chase you by the pale moonlight
Drunk and driven by a devil's hunger" --> Even if you weren't taught the Gospel ("Good News"), you will be chased in darkness by wolves (Satin and reality) on an endless run trying to seek truth aka, the moon's light. Sad thing is though, there is a Heaven and Hell; there is none in between. So if you've chose the wolf's path, after years of them nipping at your heels, they will devour you once you cannot run any further (aka: you died).
"Drive your son like a railroad spike" --> So if you don't want your child to get on the wolf's game, you better tell them the Gospel and make sure they understand it. Whether they choose to believe or not, make sure they know.
"Into the water, let it pull him under
Don't you lift him, let him drown alive" --> Let reality pull him under, he/she has to face the decision him/her self. You can hold their hand, but it is their responsibility to where their soul ends up.
"The good Lord speaks like a rolling thunder
Let that fever make the water rise
And let the river run dry" --> Once you have let God enter your heart, the Holy Spirit is in you in every second of your life; you now know better and have no excuse. So "let that fever make the water rise". Aka, through your obstacles and deeper "water" attitude should be "bring it on! I am God's child and NOTHING can separate Him from me." So "let that river run dry"!
"And I said
Hold my hand
Ooh, baby, it's a long way down to the bottom of the river" --> God's got you through all of this and that their are other Christians praying for you so they and God are, "holding your hand".
The Gospel is "Good News". The only way to be saved is through Jesus Christ alone. Jesus died for our sins so that we could have a relationship with God and enter Heaven. Sin is anything we say, do, or think that displeases God. Anything from gossiping, lying, cheating, etc. Romans 3:23 (NIV) says, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Meaning we cannot save ourselves. That's where Jesus comes in. Jesus is God's Son so part human, part God. Jesus lived a sinless life, but was tempted by even Satin himself! Because Jesus didn't sin, we have a connection with God. If you confess that you are a sinner and that Jesus died for your sins, you are saved (John 3:16). It doesn't matter if you did "good things" and are considered a "good person", you are going to hell. Jesus took your sin to the cross so that He took your punishment. All you have to do is accept His gift. A gift of mercy, forgiveness, and love.
If you'd like people to take your interpretation more seriously, you might want to spell Satan correctly! After all, he is the primary antagonist of the book you're citing.
If you'd like people to take your interpretation more seriously, you might want to spell Satan correctly! After all, he is the primary antagonist of the book you're citing.
Good point about the spelling. There is a world of different between the so-called Prince of Darkness and those sheets that are so nice and cool in the summer, tempting as they might be.
Good point about the spelling. There is a world of different between the so-called Prince of Darkness and those sheets that are so nice and cool in the summer, tempting as they might be.
But Satan isn't the primary antagonist, he only makes a handful of appearances. The two most notable being as a talking snake with legs, and later when God allows Satan to kill 10 of Job's family members as part of a bet God makes with Satan.
But Satan isn't the primary antagonist, he only makes a handful of appearances. The two most notable being as a talking snake with legs, and later when God allows Satan to kill 10 of Job's family members as part of a bet God makes with Satan.
Guess which Biblical character kills millions, if not billions, of people, and untold numbers of kittens and koala bears, and...
Guess which Biblical character kills millions, if not billions, of people, and untold numbers of kittens and koala bears, and elephants and...
@meekliniz I agree with you. This song speaks to me because recently my 22 year old first born son was diagnosed with cancer. We are both christians but that doesn't take away the trials. Even if the writers meant something different, I feel your explanation fits perfect.
@meekliniz I agree with you. This song speaks to me because recently my 22 year old first born son was diagnosed with cancer. We are both christians but that doesn't take away the trials. Even if the writers meant something different, I feel your explanation fits perfect.
My Christian interpretation of "Bottom of The River" By: Delta Rae: The song itself is dark and sounds like an old soldier's beat. Aka: everything in this song is serious. Reminds me personally of reality.
"If you get sleep or if you get none The cock's gonna call in the morning, baby Check the cupboard for your daddy's gun Red sun rises like an early warning" --> We humans are slaves to time; eventually we will die. Whether you live every moment to count or not, the next day comes until your time has come. The "gun" is preparing for how cruel the world can be and protecting yourself from the devil's schemes.
"The Lord's gonna come for your first born son His hair's on fire and his heart is burning So go to the river where the water runs Wash him deep where the tides are turning" --> God seeks for your heart and wants a relationship with you. His "hair" and "heart" is burning; God's love is passionate and it's showing. When it talks about the river it means "conversion" referring to "baptism". It is the parent's responsibility to teach their children the ways of God and how they can receive redemption and be saved. "Wash him deep where the tides are turning" means prepare his/her faith so when reality really starts coming for them, they are prepared. Aka: the Gospel.
"And if you fall If you fall" --> Once you've received God completely, life doesn't get any easier. You WILL fall whether or not you let God into your heart (mention later with the "wolf").
"Hold my hand Ooh, baby, it's a long way down to the bottom of the river" --> Means, "I've been through tough times and it's hard from the start of diving in to the bottom." Even if you reach the "bottom" you're still under; Satin is trying to make everything easier for you just if you follow his ways so you won't have to deal with doing the right thing. And the right thing is staying under the "water" and staying strong, God is with you.
"The wolves will chase you by the pale moonlight Drunk and driven by a devil's hunger" --> Even if you weren't taught the Gospel ("Good News"), you will be chased in darkness by wolves (Satin and reality) on an endless run trying to seek truth aka, the moon's light. Sad thing is though, there is a Heaven and Hell; there is none in between. So if you've chose the wolf's path, after years of them nipping at your heels, they will devour you once you cannot run any further (aka: you died).
"Drive your son like a railroad spike" --> So if you don't want your child to get on the wolf's game, you better tell them the Gospel and make sure they understand it. Whether they choose to believe or not, make sure they know.
"Into the water, let it pull him under Don't you lift him, let him drown alive" --> Let reality pull him under, he/she has to face the decision him/her self. You can hold their hand, but it is their responsibility to where their soul ends up.
"The good Lord speaks like a rolling thunder Let that fever make the water rise And let the river run dry" --> Once you have let God enter your heart, the Holy Spirit is in you in every second of your life; you now know better and have no excuse. So "let that fever make the water rise". Aka, through your obstacles and deeper "water" attitude should be "bring it on! I am God's child and NOTHING can separate Him from me." So "let that river run dry"!
"And I said
Hold my hand Ooh, baby, it's a long way down to the bottom of the river" --> God's got you through all of this and that their are other Christians praying for you so they and God are, "holding your hand".
The Gospel is "Good News". The only way to be saved is through Jesus Christ alone. Jesus died for our sins so that we could have a relationship with God and enter Heaven. Sin is anything we say, do, or think that displeases God. Anything from gossiping, lying, cheating, etc. Romans 3:23 (NIV) says, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Meaning we cannot save ourselves. That's where Jesus comes in. Jesus is God's Son so part human, part God. Jesus lived a sinless life, but was tempted by even Satin himself! Because Jesus didn't sin, we have a connection with God. If you confess that you are a sinner and that Jesus died for your sins, you are saved (John 3:16). It doesn't matter if you did "good things" and are considered a "good person", you are going to hell. Jesus took your sin to the cross so that He took your punishment. All you have to do is accept His gift. A gift of mercy, forgiveness, and love.
If you'd like people to take your interpretation more seriously, you might want to spell Satan correctly! After all, he is the primary antagonist of the book you're citing.
If you'd like people to take your interpretation more seriously, you might want to spell Satan correctly! After all, he is the primary antagonist of the book you're citing.
@Aj204832
@Aj204832
Good point about the spelling. There is a world of different between the so-called Prince of Darkness and those sheets that are so nice and cool in the summer, tempting as they might be.
Good point about the spelling. There is a world of different between the so-called Prince of Darkness and those sheets that are so nice and cool in the summer, tempting as they might be.
But Satan isn't the primary antagonist, he only makes a handful of appearances. The two most notable being as a talking snake with legs, and later when God allows Satan to kill 10 of Job's family members as part of a bet God makes with Satan.
But Satan isn't the primary antagonist, he only makes a handful of appearances. The two most notable being as a talking snake with legs, and later when God allows Satan to kill 10 of Job's family members as part of a bet God makes with Satan.
Guess which Biblical character kills millions, if not billions, of people, and untold numbers of kittens and koala bears, and...
Guess which Biblical character kills millions, if not billions, of people, and untold numbers of kittens and koala bears, and elephants and...
@meekliniz I agree with you. This song speaks to me because recently my 22 year old first born son was diagnosed with cancer. We are both christians but that doesn't take away the trials. Even if the writers meant something different, I feel your explanation fits perfect.
@meekliniz I agree with you. This song speaks to me because recently my 22 year old first born son was diagnosed with cancer. We are both christians but that doesn't take away the trials. Even if the writers meant something different, I feel your explanation fits perfect.
@meekliniz @Mattapult I don't know maybe Satin is a creation of Satan ... the feelings of sin between the sheets??
@meekliniz @Mattapult I don't know maybe Satin is a creation of Satan ... the feelings of sin between the sheets??