The River

Noel Gourdin

About The River

The River is the debut single from Noel Gourdin from his debut album After My Time. Its intro features a sample from Millie Jackson's 1974 single "How Do You Feel The Morning After". The two songs share the same chord progression and have melodical similarities. Consequently, its two writers, Luther Lynch and Raeford Gerald, received songwriting credits on this song. The single spent 15 weeks on the Hot Adult R&B Airplay and peaked at #7. It spent 22 weeks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and peaked at #23. The song appears in the film Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins. 


Year:
2008
3:32
750 
#6

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Growin' up, it was tough
We were glad for what little we had
I saw my share of old fair, Mississippi
Dirt roads and Confederate flags
Everyday my father would tell me
"Son, run and don't never come back"
That's where I left my girl
That's where my heart is at, and oh...

I held my breath when they dipped my head
Then I came up shiny and new
Found out about love in the back of my Impala
Where they laid my grandfather too
Down by the river
Where black folks gather
After Sunday service is through
How the river runs to the ocean
I'll be runnin' right back to you

I got along, I'm movin' on
I bandaged the scars of, well
I think of her, then I seem to wait
For a card or a letter in the mail
I walk the beach with the sand in my feet
Place my ear to a shell
I wonder if you miss me too
Cause I been longin' to get to you
I'm sick of starin' out my window sill
I'm tired of hopin' she remembers me still
I'm packin' my bags, I said I'm goin' back home
To the place where I belong
The river
And if she's there when I get there
I'm never gonna leave her again
You see, she stole my heart
Down by the river

I held my breath when they dipped my head
Then I came up shiny and new
Found out about love in the back of my Impala
Where they laid my grandfather too
Down by the river
Where black folks gather
After Sunday service is through
How the river runs to the ocean
I'll be runnin' right back to you

So I'm packin' up my suitcase
Bought me a one-way fare
I'm leavin' everything behind me
But in my heart I always care
And I'll still be right there
Thank you baby
Cause nothin' can replace that part in my life, and...

I held my breath when they dipped my head
Then I came up shiny and new
Found out about love in the back of my Impala
Where they laid my grandfather too
Down by the river
Where black folks gather
After Sunday service is through
How the river runs to the ocean
I'll be runnin' right back to you

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Noel Gourdin

Noel Gourdin is an R&B artist from Boston, Massachusetts. He is most known for his song called "The River", which appeared on the Billboard charts. more »

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Written by: Terence N Abney, Aramah N Brown, Eric N Daniels, Marcellus N Dawson, Raeford Godfrey Gerald, Kier N Gist, Noel N Gourdin, Jonathan N Lafayette, Luther Lynch, Bale'wa M N Muhammad, Frank Tremayne N Oliphant, A Brown, Bale'wa Muhammed, Eric Daniels, Frank Oliphant, G Raeford, Jonathan Lafayette, Keir Gist, L Lynch, Marcellus Dawson, Noel Gourdin, Terence Abney, Thomas Oliveira

Lyrics © Songs United Publishing, NEXT DECADE ENTERTAINMENT,INC.

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
Noel Gourdin is an American singer who specializes in Soul, R&B and Pop genres.
Song Title
"The River" is one of the most popular singles by Noel Gourdin.
Album
"The River" is part of Noel Gourdin’s debut album "After My Time", released in 2008.
Song Type
"The River" is classified under the R&B or Soul genre.
Success on Charts
"The River" peaked at No. 1 on the Adult R&B Songs (Billboard) in 2008.
Song Duration
The run-time of "The River" is approximately 3:51 minutes.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "The River" reflect the dynamics of love and longing for a partner.
Music Video
The music video for "The River" embodies a mixture of classic and modern visuals, showing Gourdin’s life in Mississippi, the state where he spent a large part of his formative years.
Songwriting
Though definitive information isn't widely available, it's likely that Gourdin had a strong hand in writing "The River," as he's written many of his own songs in the past.
Critical Reception
The song received from critics for its soulful vocals, emotive lyrics and beautifully executed instrumentals.
Song Influence
"The River" has been said to harken back to the golden age of R&B, while also incorporating more modern lyrical themes and production elements.

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