This song has such a cool vibe. I love the way KM story tells in his lyrics. In the context of the album it seems to me in this song, the main character is experiencing inner turmoil from a relationship (fell in love with a married woman). They both "took a walk on the wild side" only to find that no matter how much they tried to give each other, it could never be enough due to the timing of their relationship. In Harlem River I think the man/main character is searching for an escape from the emptiness he feels after the relationship came to an end and reality set in.
He's looking to the river as a new, exciting adventure. This could be personal to me, but the song has a sense of arrogance/pride to it. The man knows that despite heartbreak, he's come a long way to be where he is and he wants to put his focus on what he's accomplished. I think when he repeats "all because of you" it could be referring to the reflection of himself he sees in the river. He is trying to build himself back up. He talks about his pearl and diamond shoes, climbing clouds and stealing the moon...asking the river to give him wings. He's ready to start being selfish in his life and taking what he wants from it.
This song has such a cool vibe. I love the way KM story tells in his lyrics. In the context of the album it seems to me in this song, the main character is experiencing inner turmoil from a relationship (fell in love with a married woman). They both "took a walk on the wild side" only to find that no matter how much they tried to give each other, it could never be enough due to the timing of their relationship. In Harlem River I think the man/main character is searching for an escape from the emptiness he feels after the relationship came to an end and reality set in.
He's looking to the river as a new, exciting adventure. This could be personal to me, but the song has a sense of arrogance/pride to it. The man knows that despite heartbreak, he's come a long way to be where he is and he wants to put his focus on what he's accomplished. I think when he repeats "all because of you" it could be referring to the reflection of himself he sees in the river. He is trying to build himself back up. He talks about his pearl and diamond shoes, climbing clouds and stealing the moon...asking the river to give him wings. He's ready to start being selfish in his life and taking what he wants from it.