The River

The River

Nomeansno
(album: Why Do They Call Me Mr. Happy?)

When i speak the words i repeat
Are lost within this roaring
And when i call your eyes turn to me
But what are they exploring ?
Hidden shapes that pass fast away
Apon the waters streaming
And what i see i just cannot say
There is no one to heed me

I could say that i am sorry
But what forgiveness lies before me ?
In the river

Those who know me know all too well
All my sins and failings
But brother dear, how could i tell ?
The course that i was sailing

In the flood, before my eyes
I see the face that i despise
In the river

It´s mine, it´s mine
Drifting far away

I can see you´rte not very strong
As the current sweeps you past me
And i can see your head going down
As helpless your cries find me
"Help me! Save me! Lend me a hand!
Pull me out! Pull me out!
Save me! Save me! Give me your hand!
Pull me out! Pull me out!"

I would save you, give my life
But it´s already sacrificed
To the river

It´s gone, it´s gone
Drifitng far away

Mothers tell your children the truth
Don´t hide the fate that´s waiting
When you´re born you start to drown
There´s no help, no safety

First a gift of love is given
Then the winds rise, the sails are riven
On the river