This River Is Wild by The Killers - Lyrics and Translation

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This River Is Wild

The Killers

This River Is Wild

Song byThe Killers

in AlbumSam's Town

I went to the river, thinkin' 'bout jumpin' in

Thinkin' 'bout your ways baby

Trying to forget how to swim

As I stood there, watching the train go by

Oh what a message - that's when I realized

Oh baby, is it gonna last very long

Look at the river and how it keeps movin' on

Oh baby, what we have is almost gone

Look at the river and how it keeps movin' on

Movin' on

My emotions move with the current and the wind

No direction and no definite end

That's when I realized how the ripples

In the water seemed to shine

Reminds me of you and I baby, at one point in time

And just like a river - like a river flowin' - into a waterfall

After falling are we moving on - I can feel the flow

Under the train bridge - it keeps movin' on

Goes down to the whirlpool - it keeps movin' on

No still waters baby, gonna hold me down

All I wanna know is - are you comin' with me

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

This River Is Wild by The Killers reflects on the struggles and the feeling of being lost while trying to navigate life's unpredictable journey. The song addresses themes of freedom, escape, and self-discovery, exploring the tension between youthful ambitions and harsh realities. Poignant moments in the song include the vivid imagery of escape and the bittersweet recollections of the past, which emphasize the universal quest for meaning and fulfillment despite life's challenges.