Like a River Runs
Bleachers
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I woke up thinking you were still here My hands shaking with regret I've held this dream for such a long long time And I wanna get up To the rhythm of a wild, to the rhythm of a wild heart That beats, that beats like a rolling drum I saw you standing on the corner I saw you standing on your own And I get the feeling that it's, it's all a dream And I wanna get up To the rhythm of a wild, to the rhythm of a wild heart That beats, that beats like a drum When I fall asleep I can see your face What I lost in you I will not replace And I could run away, I could let them down But I will remember your light Your light it follows me in darkness I'm trying hard but I can't win And I've played the victim for a long long time And I wanna grow up From the rhythm a young, from the rhythm of a younger heart It leads just like a river runs That night I sent over the parkway The summer's gone and I'm alone And I get the feeling that you're somewhere close And I wanna get up To the rhythm of your wild, to the rhythm of your wild heart It beats, been beating since you've gone When I fall asleep I can see your face What I lost in you I will not replace And I could run away, I could let them down But I will remember When I fall asleep I can see your face What I lost in you I will not replace And I could run away, I could let them down And I know you're gone but still I will remember your light I will remember I will remember I will remember I will remember And if you see me in the darkness I hope you know I'm not alone I carry you with every breath I take I won't let up, I won't let up Until the wind is gone
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Written by: JACK ANTONOFF, JOHN HILL
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10 facts about this song
Song Formation"Like a River Runs" is a song from American indie pop act Bleachers, which is essentially a solo project for artist Jack Antonoff.
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Album AppearanceThe song appears on Bleachers' debut studio album, "Strange Desire", which released on July 10, 2014.
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Special InspirationAntonoff wrote this song as a tribute to his younger sister, who passed away due to brain cancer when Antonoff was 18 years old. The lyrics of the song are about how he faced grief and learned to live with it.
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Album Theme"Like a River Runs" is an important part of the album's theme, which focuses on dealing with loss, anxiety, and find solace in music.
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Unique AnalogyThe novel metaphor used in the song "Like a River runs" compares the natural flow of a river to the constant, unending sense of loss Antonoff feels, implying that his grief is a natural and never-ending process, just like a river that always flows.
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Other Artists InterpretationsSia, an Australian pop singer, created a cover of "Like a River Runs," which featured on an EP released by Bleachers in 2015. Sia reinterpreted the song to fit her powerful vocal range, and this version received positive reviews from critics.
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Film InfluenceThe music video of "Like a River Runs" was directed by Declan Whitebloom, who is known for his music videos that feel like mini-films, and this one is no exception.
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Deep ConnectionAntonoff shared in interviews that "Like a River Runs" is so personal to him, to the point that he sometimes feels like he's playing a therapy session rather than playing a song.
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Complex Musical CompositionThe song is known for its complex layers of synth-pop, creating rich, deep, and uplifting soundscapes, reflecting Antonoff's experience as a multi-instrument musician.
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Critical Success"Like a River Runs” is considered one of the standout tracks on the album, which made the song an immediate favorite both for fans and critics. This song helped solidify Bleachers' distinctive sound mixing intimate lyrics with grandiose, synth-heavy music.
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