That Was a River
Collin Raye
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I've seen that look before Here comes that doubt again You think that girl we saw Was more then just a fling Yes, there was a time I thought she had it all She meant the world to me Back when the world was small [Chorus:] That was a river This is the ocean That never carried This much emotion Nothing compares to This deep emotion That was a river This is the ocean The love we had before Can never change this one We're not imprisoned by The past we've brought along It's just you and me One ship in the night There are no boundaries There is no end in sight [Chorus] Nothing compares to This deep emotion That was a river This is the ocean That was a river This is the ocean
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Written by: Susan Longacre, Richard Giles
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MIKE CURB MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"That Was a River" is a song by Collin Raye, a popular American country music singer. Raye originally made a name for himself in the 1990s with a string of successful country hits.
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Song Background"That Was a River" was released in August 1995 as the fourth single from his album "I Think About You."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard Country Songs chart and number 6 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
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Song Creators"That Was a River" was written by Susan Longacre and Rick Giles. Longacre has written for several country artists, while Giles is known for his songs recorded by Tim McGraw and Tanya Tucker, among others.
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Song LyricsThe song uses the metaphor of a river to contrast a past love with a current, more powerful love. Raye sings, "That was a river, this is the ocean," to emphasize the magnitude of his present feelings.
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RecognitionsThough the song did not win any awards, it contributed to Raye's recognition as a prominent country artist.
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Music VideoThe music video for "That Was a River" was directed by Jon Small and premiered in 1995. Small is known for directing country music videos and live concert films.
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Album SuccessThe album "I Think About You," which contains "That Was a River," reached number 1 on the Country Albums chart in the United States and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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StyleLike many of Collin Raye's songs, "That Was a River" is characterized by its heartfelt lyrics and Raye's strong, emotive vocals.
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ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics, often noting its catchy, memorable refrains and relatable lyrics.
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