I See a Boat on the River
Boney M.
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He left on a boat Just to follow a dream He had to find You can't hold a man When he follows a dream That's on his mind I see a boat on the river It's sailing away Down to the ocean Where to I can't say Boat on the river It's sailing away Down to the ocean Where to I can't say I waited for him Such a very long time Don't know what for 'Cause I should have known When he left on the boat We'll meet no more I see a boat on the river It's sailing away Down to the ocean Where to I can't say Boat on the river It's sailing away Down to the ocean Where to I can't say Boat on the river It's sailing away Down to the ocean Where to I can't say Boat on the river You're bound for the sea If you should find him Please greet him from me There were people who came And said it's really a shame Why did he take off To follow just a dream But I guess they were wrong In life you're sailing along And things don't turn out As simple as they seem Boat on the river It's sailing away Down to the ocean Where to I can't say I see a boat on the river It's sailing away Down to the ocean Where to I can't say I see a boat on the river You're bound for the sea If you should find him Please greet him from me Boat on the river It's sailing away Down to...
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Written by: FRANK FARIAN, FRED JAY, G WINGER, HELMUT RULOFS
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"I See a Boat on the River" is a popular song by the band Boney M. It was released in the year 1980, making it one of the group's later creations.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a big hit in many European countries. In Germany, it reached the top of the Singles Chart, while in the United Kingdom, it failed to reach the Top 40.
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Song GenreThe song falls into the genres of Euro-Disco and Reggae, illustrating Boney M.'s signature blend of styles.
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Band CompositionBoney M. at the time of this song's release featured four members - Liz Mitchell, Maizie Williams, Bobby Farrell, and Marcia Barrett.
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Song Composition"I See a Boat on the River" was written by Frank Farian, Fred Jay, and George Reyam, with a catchy melody and danceable rhythm.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I See a Boat on the River" is quite theatrical, showcasing the members of Boney M. acting out the lyrics in a tropical setting.
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Album InclusionThis song is included in the album "The Magic of Boney M.", released in 2006, even though the song was originally released in 1980.
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Song ThemesThe song's lyrics deal with topics of longing and unrequited love, continuing with the band's well-established narrative style.
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High SalesDespite not being as successful in the UK, the song was hugely successful elsewhere, selling well over a million copies worldwide.
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ImpactThe song "I See a Boat on the River" helped seal Boney M.'s status as one of the biggest disco groups of the late '70s and early '80s.
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