River and the Highway
Pam Tillis
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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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Written by: GERRY HOUSE, DON SCHLITZ
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release DetailsThe song "River and the Highway" was released in February 1996 as both a CD single and a 7" vinyl single by Arista Records.
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Album Appearance"The River and the Highway" is part of Pam Tillis's album, "All of This Love", which was her seventh studio album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Singles chart in the United States.
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Songwriters"The River and the Highway" was penned by Gerry House and Don Schlitz. Schlitz is a notable songwriter, having written classics like "The Gambler" for Kenny Rogers.
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Meaning of the songThe song tells the story of a wandering man and a patient woman, serving as metaphors represented by the river and the highway.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Gerry Wenner and features Pam Tillis portraying both characters, the river (woman) and the highway (man).
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Country Music Association AwardsIn 1996, "The River and the Highway" was nominated for the Song of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards.
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Unique SoundTillis's version of "The River and the Highway" is appreciated for its bluegrass-infused country sound, which was somewhat different from mainstream country music at the time.
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Notable CoverCountry music artist Keith Harling covered "The River and the Highway" for his 1999 album "Bring It On".
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Album Success"All of This Love", the album featuring "The River and the Highway", was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, indicating over 500,000 copies sold.
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