Down By the River

Milky Chance

About Down By the River

"Down by the River" is a song by German folk duo Milky Chance. It was released as the second single from their debut studio album, Sadnecessary, on 28 March 2014 through Lichtdicht Records. The song has charted in France, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The song was written and produced by the duo themselves. The song also appears on the soundtrack for the association football video game published by EA Sports, FIFA 15.


Year:
2013
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Down by the river, I was drawn by your grace
Into tempest of oblivion and to the lovers-place
I was stuck in a puddle, full of tears and unwise
Dark doings now I know, that we've paid unlike

Honey I know, hey when we walked arm in arm
I felt like we can throw away the falseness of our past
And I know too it'’s been the hardest days for you
Let’'s throw them out the window
That’s what those lovers do

Down by the river, I was drawn by your grace
Into tempest of oblivion and to the lovers-place
I was stuck in a puddle, full of tears and unwise
Dark doings now I know, that we've paid unlike

Honey I know, hey when we walked arm in arm
I felt like we can throw away the falseness of our past
And I know too it'’s been the hardest days for you
Let’'s throw them out the window
That’s what those lovers do

Ooh, down by river
Ooh, down by river
Ooh, down by river
Ooh, down by river

Down by the river, I was drawn by your grace
Into tempest of oblivion and to the lovers-place
I was stuck in a puddle, full of tears and unwise
Dark doings now I know, that we've paid unlike

Honey I know, hey when we walked arm in arm
I felt like we can throw away the falseness of our past
And I know too it'’s been the hardest days for you
Let’'s throw them out the window
That’s what those lovers do

Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

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Milky Chance

Milky Chance is a German folk group originating from Kassel. It consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Clemens Rehbein, producer and percussionist Philipp Dausch, guitarist Antonio Greger and drummer Sebastian Schmidt. Their first single "Stolen Dance" was released in April 2013, peaking at No. 1 on charts in multiple countries including Austria, Belgium (Wallonia), Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Poland, and Switzerland. It also won the 1Live Krone radio awards for Best Single.Their debut album Sadnecessary was released in October 2013, with singles such as "Down by the River". The album peaked at number 14 in Germany, and in 2014 SPIN named Sadnecessary their Album of the Week. SPIN further described the leading single "Stolen Dance" as a "serenely rollic… more »

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Written by: CLEMENS REHBEIN, PHILIPP DAUSCH

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13 facts about this song

Musical Genre
"Down by the River" is a folktronica song by the German duo, Milky Chance.
Release Date
The song was released on February 24, 2014, as part of their debut studio album "Sadnecessary".
Musical Charts
"Down by the River" peaked at number 50 on the German Single Charts and number 68 in Austria.
Song Duration
The total length of "Down by the River" is 4 minutes and 2 seconds.
Song's Inspiration
The song's lyrical theme is about dealing with dishonesty in a relationship, hinted by its repeating line, "Down by the river, I was drawn by your grace into tempest of oblivion and to the lovers-place."
Sound Features
The song is characterized by its blend of folk's acoustic guitar and electronic beats, along with Clemens Rehbein's distinct raspy vocals.
Live Performances
Milky Chance has performed the song on a variety of platforms, including at famous festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza.
Lyrics Language
Even though Milky Chance are a German duo, the song's lyrics are entirely in English.
Visual Components
The song's music video features imaginations of the duo as Native American figures in a desert setting, portraying a folkloric ambiance that matches the song's genre.
International Recognition
Despite not being in the top 10 of major charts, "Down By the River" earned the band international recognition and expanded their fan base beyond Germany.
Popular Covers
Many covers of "Down by the River" by fans and musicians alike can be found on sites like YouTube, showcasing its popularity and influence.
Streaming Platforms
As of 2021, "Down by the River" has over 200 million streams on Spotify.
Album Success
"Sadnecessary", the album where "Down by the River" comes from, managed to reach the top 20 in Germany, Australia, and the United States, highlighting the song's contribution to the success of the album.

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