River (Paradise Is There Version) Natalie Merchant
"River (Paradise Is There Version)" by Natalie Merchant, released in 2015, is a #Folk song exploring themes of longing, nostalgia, and the search for peace. The lyrics convey a yearning for a tranquil escape, symbolized by a river. Unique elements include Merchant's haunting vocals and evocative imagery, reflecting deep emotional resonance. The song connects with listeners seeking solace in nature.
[Verse 1]
Young and strong, Hollywood son
In the early morning light
This star, fell down
On Sunset Boulevard
Young and strong, beautiful one
One that we embraced so closely is gone
Was torn, torn away
[Pre-Chorus]
So let the youth of America mourn
Include him in their prayers
Let his image linger on
Repeated ev'rywhere
[Chorus]
With candles, with flowers
He was
One of ours
He was one of ours
[Verse 2]
Why don't you let him be
He's gone, we know
Give his mother and his father peace
Vulture's candor, casual slander
You murder his memory
He's gone, we know
And it's nothin' but a tragedy
Young and strong, Hollywood son
In the early morning light
This star, fell down
On Sunset Boulevard
Young and strong, beautiful one
One that we embraced so closely is gone
Was torn, torn away
[Pre-Chorus]
So let the youth of America mourn
Include him in their prayers
Let his image linger on
Repeated ev'rywhere
[Chorus]
With candles, with flowers
He was
One of ours
He was one of ours
[Verse 2]
Why don't you let him be
He's gone, we know
Give his mother and his father peace
Vulture's candor, casual slander
You murder his memory
He's gone, we know
And it's nothin' but a tragedy
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