The River and the Highway

Pam Tillis

About The River and the Highway

"The River and the Highway" is a song written by Gerry House and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music artist Pam Tillis. It was released in January 1996 as the second single from the album All of This Love. The song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


Year:
1995
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She follows the path of least resistance
She doesn't care to see the mountain top
She twists and turns with no regard to distance
She never comes to a stop

And she rolls, she's a river
Where she goes, time will tell
Heaven knows, he can't go with her
And she rolls, all by herself
All by herself

He's headed for a single destination
He doesn't care what's standing in his path
He's a line between two points of separation
He ends just where it says to on the map

And he rolls, he's a highway
Where he goes, time will tell
Heaven knows, she can't go with him
And he rolls, all by himself
All by himself

And every now and then, he offers her a shoulder
And every now and then, she overflows
And every now and then, a bridge crosses over
It's a moment that every lover knows

And she rolls (and he rolls), she's a river (he's a highway)
Where she goes (where he goes), time will tell (time will tell)
Heaven knows, she can't go with him (he can't go with her
And she rolls, all by herself
And he rolls, all by himself

Fare thee well

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Pam Tillis

Pamela Yvonne "Pam" Tillis (born July 24, 1957 in Plant City, Florida) is an American country music singer-songwriter and actress. She is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis, and ex-wife of songwriter Bob DiPiero. more »

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Written by: GERRY HOUSE, DON SCHLITZ

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8 facts about this song

Release Insights
"The River And The Highway" is a single by American country music artist Pam Tillis. - The song was released in March 1996 as the fourth single from the album "All of This Love."
Song Details
This song was written by Gerry House and Don Schlitz. - The song runs for over four minutes, having a total duration of 4:21 minutes.
Lyrics Interpretations
The lyrics are about a woman who compares herself (the river) and her lover (the highway). - The song speaks of the separate yet intertwined paths of a river and a highway as an analogy to loving relationships.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 8 on both the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. - It marked Tillis' eleventh Top Ten entry on the Billboard country charts.
Reviews and Reception
Critics lauded the song for its lyrical depth and Tillis' emotive performance. - The music video for the song had a good reception and was aired frequently on CMT (Country Music Television).
Album Information
"All of This Love" is Pam Tillis' sixth studio album. - It is also the first album where she co-wrote more than two of its songs, demonstrating the singer's growth as a songwriter.
Artist's Profile
Pamela Yvonne Tillis, known as Pam Tillis, is an American country music singer and actress. - She is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis and Doris Tillis. - Pam has had several top-ten hits on the country charts and won a Grammy Award in 1999.
Other
The song has been covered by other artists, demonstrating its popularity and impact on country music. - "The River And The Highway" continues to be a fan favorite at Pam Tillis concerts.

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