Down By the River
Milky Chance
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Down by the river, I was drawn by your grace Into tempest of oblivion and to the lovers-place I was stuck in a puddle, full of tears and unwise Dark doings now I know, that we've paid unlike Honey I know, hey when we walked arm in arm I felt like we can throw away the falseness of our past And I know too it's been the hardest days for you Let's throw them out the window Thats what those lovers do Down by the river, I was drawn by your grace Into tempest of oblivion and to the lovers-place I was stuck in a puddle, full of tears and unwise Dark doings now I know, that we've paid unlike Honey I know, hey when we walked arm in arm I felt like we can throw away the falseness of our past And I know too it's been the hardest days for you Let's throw them out the window Thats what those lovers do Ooh, down by river Ooh, down by river Ooh, down by river Ooh, down by river Down by the river, I was drawn by your grace Into tempest of oblivion and to the lovers-place I was stuck in a puddle, full of tears and unwise Dark doings now I know, that we've paid unlike Honey I know, hey when we walked arm in arm I felt like we can throw away the falseness of our past And I know too it's been the hardest days for you Let's throw them out the window Thats what those lovers do Ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh
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Written by: CLEMENS REHBEIN, PHILIPP DAUSCH
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13 facts about this song
Musical Genre"Down by the River" is a folktronica song by the German duo, Milky Chance.
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Release DateThe song was released on February 24, 2014, as part of their debut studio album "Sadnecessary".
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Musical Charts"Down by the River" peaked at number 50 on the German Single Charts and number 68 in Austria.
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Song DurationThe total length of "Down by the River" is 4 minutes and 2 seconds.
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Song's InspirationThe song's lyrical theme is about dealing with dishonesty in a relationship, hinted by its repeating line, "Down by the river, I was drawn by your grace into tempest of oblivion and to the lovers-place."
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Sound FeaturesThe song is characterized by its blend of folk's acoustic guitar and electronic beats, along with Clemens Rehbein's distinct raspy vocals.
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Live PerformancesMilky Chance has performed the song on a variety of platforms, including at famous festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza.
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Lyrics LanguageEven though Milky Chance are a German duo, the song's lyrics are entirely in English.
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Visual ComponentsThe song's music video features imaginations of the duo as Native American figures in a desert setting, portraying a folkloric ambiance that matches the song's genre.
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International RecognitionDespite not being in the top 10 of major charts, "Down By the River" earned the band international recognition and expanded their fan base beyond Germany.
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Popular CoversMany covers of "Down by the River" by fans and musicians alike can be found on sites like YouTube, showcasing its popularity and influence.
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Streaming PlatformsAs of 2021, "Down by the River" has over 200 million streams on Spotify.
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Album Success"Sadnecessary", the album where "Down by the River" comes from, managed to reach the top 20 in Germany, Australia, and the United States, highlighting the song's contribution to the success of the album.
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