Lyrics

[Verse 1] I've loved a river like you before I'm the one to blame He washed away my cleverness And hallowed out my name I've loved a river like you before The deep and thundering kind He rushed into my belly and Clouded over my eyes [Chorus] If you wanted to be happy, which I somehow doubt I could swallow your river if you opened your mouth [Verse 2] I've loved a river like you before You can't scare me away I've tamed the moss up on the rocks And molded the red clay [Chorus] If you wanted to be happy, which would be a surprise I could swallow your sorrow if you opened your eyes [Verse 3] I've loved a river like you before I'm a river too So you can run into me And I'll run into you [Chorus] If you wanted to be happy, which I somehow doubt I could swallow your river if you opened your mouth [Outro] I've loved a river like you before If only I were wise I never learned to turn and run When I saw the water rise