The River
Delta Goodrem
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Preacher, take me down Take me down the river, river It's not what I had planned when I was walking in I didn't know what I'd see Stepping through the door, their clothes were on the floor Was something like a bad dream And then in just a blink, before I could think I didn't know what happened All I knew was this How could he commit a crime against our passion Oh, the moment that I saw them kiss Oh, I knew it had to end like this Preacher, take me down Take me down the river, river I couldn't help myself When I saw him with her, with her I took that loaded gun Forgive what I have done So preacher, take me down Take me down the river, river Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh-oh-oh (river, river) Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh-oh-oh (river, river) The writing's on the wall, but it was his fault How could anybody blame me I swear to tell the truth, and if you only knew I swear you'd do the same thing Oh, if you give me one more chance Oh, I'll never shoot him down again Preacher, take me down Take me down the river, river I couldn't help myself When I saw him with her, with her I took that loaded gun Forgive what I have done So preacher, take me down Take me down the river, river Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh-oh-oh (take me down) Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh-oh-oh (take me down) Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh-oh-oh (take me down) Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh-oh-oh (take me down) Preacher, take me down Take me down the river, river I couldn't help myself When I saw him with her, with her I took that loaded gun Forgive what I have done So preacher, take me down Take me down the river, river Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh-oh-oh (river, river) Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh-oh-oh (river, river) I took that loaded gun (oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh-oh-oh) Forgive what I have done (oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh-oh-oh) So preacher, take me down (oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh-oh-oh) Take me down the river, river (oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh-oh-oh)
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Written by: DELTA GOODREM, MICHAEL BUSBEE, STEVEN SOLOMON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"The River" is one of the tracks on Delta Goodrem's fifth studio album called "Wings of the Wild," which was released in 2016.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The River" was released on Goodrem's Vevo account in September 2016, directed by her then-manager, Cecelia Irwin, and produced by The Squared Division, a celebrated production company in Australia.
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CompositionThis song has been classified under the pop genre specifical pop rock, reflecting Goodrem's transition from soft pop and power ballads to more vibrant, upbeat styles.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being officially released as a single, "The River" managed to enter the Australian iTunes Chart at number 167 due to the power of Delta Goodrem's widespread popularity.
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Album SuccessThe song contributed to the overall success of the album, "Wings of the Wild," which debuted at number 1 on the Australian Albums (ARIA) Chart, making it her fourth number-one album.
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Popularity"The River" became particularly popular live performances song owing to its upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics. It was consistently performed during Goodrem's tour to promote "Wings of the Wild."
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Song AnalysisThe song is thought to be symbolic of an emotional journey. The "river" possibly representing the ebb and flow of life, and the challenging situations one navigates.
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CollaborationsThe album "Wings of the Wild" saw Delta Goodrem collaborating with a variety of artists, including Vince Pizzinga and DNA Songs; however, Goodrem maintained her primary role as the songwriter for majority tracks including "The River."
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Critical reception"The River" garnered moderate reviews from music critics, with many praising its bright and exuberant sound. Some critics, however, found the song to be a departure from Goodrem's usual soulful ballads.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "The River," specifically "Dive on in," are understood to mean embracing fate or accepting one's journey and the challenges that come with it. These lyrics often resonate deeply with fans who interpret it as a motivational message.
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