The River
The River

Manchester Orchestra - The River Lyrics

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Apr 17, 2009
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The River Lyrics

I will fight the spirit
With a sword in my side
And she found a way out
Crack my rib
Wait to die
I think I know you best when I sleep
I think I know everything

Me and my brothers
We have tongues sharp as knives
And I found a way out
Make a noise, close your eyes
I think I talk to you best when I sing
I sing about almost everything

Oh God I need it
So let me see again
Take me to the river
And let me see again
Oh my God
Let me see again
Oh my God
Let me see again
Let me see again

Grace taught her daughter
Daily I'm strained to be
God how I feel it
Fetter pride to your feet

I'm gonna leave you the first chance I get
I'm gonna leave you the first chance I get
I'm gonna leave you the first chance I get
I'm gonna leave you the first chance I, get

And oh God I need it
Well I was wrong again
Take me to the river
And make me clean again

Oh my God
Make me clean again
And oh my God
Let me see again

Writer(s): John Andrew Hull
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'The River' by Manchester Orchestra released?

    'The River' is a track from Manchester Orchestra's second studio album, 'Mean Everything to Nothing,' which was released on April 21, 2009.

  2. Who wrote the lyrics for 'The River' by Manchester Orchestra?

    The lyrics for 'The River' were written by John Andrew Hull, the lead vocalist of Manchester Orchestra.

  3. What record label released 'The River' by Manchester Orchestra?

    'The River' was released under the independent record label Favorite Gentlemen Recordings.

  4. Who produced 'The River' by Manchester Orchestra?

    'The River,' along with the rest of the 'Mean Everything to Nothing' album, was produced by Joe Chiccarelli and Dan Hannon.

  5. Did 'The River' by Manchester Orchestra receive any critical acclaim?

    While individual songs weren't always singled out, the album 'Mean Everything to Nothing' received favorable reviews from critics, earning a score of 70 on Metacritic based on 14 professional reviews.

  6. What is a notable lyrical theme in 'The River' by Manchester Orchestra?

    'The River' features introspective and spiritual themes, as seen in lines like 'Take me to the river / And let me see again,' suggesting a desire for renewal and clarity.

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