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The River

by Jailbirds

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Although the lyrics are metaphorical, on the surface the track touches upon letting go of hardships dealt within our past. It’s about the ability to learn and evolve without ever forgetting what has happened before in order to never repeat. ‘The river’ being a metaphor for some sort of safe haven where that weight exists no more.

The song also has a strong emphasis on the idea to always power through what comes at us, to keep moving on and keep moving forward no matter what.

lyrics

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER MAN
AT MY EXPENSE I HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND
I’M DOWN ON LUCK AND OUTTA GOLD
DON’T GIVE ME UP
CAUSE NOW I’M GETTIN’ OLD

I GOT THE FEELING THAT I’M RUNNIN’ OUT OF TIME
OF TIME…
SOMETIMES WHEN YOU KNOW THE WAY
YOUR VISION MIGHT BE WRONG
SO CUT TIES AT THE RIVER MAN
AND KEEP ON MOVIN’ ON

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER
SHAKE ME TILL YOU SHIVER
ALTHOUGH YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE GONE
THE REST IS NOT FORGIVEN

DOWN BY THE RIVER
YOU HEARD ME WRONG
AND I JUST THOUGHT THAT YOU WERE RIDING OUT THE STORM

I GOT THE FEELING THAT I’M RUNNIN’ OUT OF TIME
OF TIME…
SOMETIMES WHEN YOU KNOW THE WAY
YOUR VISION MIGHT BE WRONG
SO CUT TIES AT THE RIVER MAN
AND KEEP ON MOVIN’ ON

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER
SHAKE ME TILL YOU SHIVER
ALTHOUGH YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE GONE
THE REST IS NOT FORGIVEN

DOWN BY THE RIVER..
DOWN BY THE RIVER..
SOMETIMES WHEN YOU KNOW THE WAY
YOUR VISION MIGHT BE WRONG
SO CUT TIES AT THE RIVER MAN AND KEEP ON MOVIN’ ON

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER..
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER..
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER..
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER..

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER
SHAKE ME TILL YOU SHIVER
ALTHOUGH YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE GONE…

credits

released June 3, 2022
Recorded in Tsunami Studios, Dublin.
Recording engineers: Sean Byrne, Adam Wilson.
Mixing & Mastering: Danny Bochkov

Vocals/Guitar - Axel McDonald
Backing Vocals/ Guitar - Ed Orr
Bass - Cian O'Malley
Drums - Jay McDonald

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Jailbirds Dublin, Ireland

The Australian born brothers, Axel and Jay McDonald, both moved to Ireland in search of forming a rock n roll band with local Irish musicians.
Ed Orr and Jamie Trimble were quickly picked up to be the perfect match for this fiery, no bullshit, hardworking outfit.
Since their formation they have toured Ireland, opening up for Y&T, The Answer, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown and other local acts.
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