“Harlem River” is about the river located in uptown Manhattan which Kevin Morby discovered before writing the song.
In an interview, Morby has said, ““Harlem River” is about the Harlem River in uptown Manhattan. I don’t know much to say about it. I came upon that river a couple of years ago. I was...
[Verse 1]
Harlem River, talk to me
Tell me what you think about
Harlem River I'm in love, love, love, love
[Verse 2]
Harlem River, talk to me
Where we headed now?
Harlem River I'm in love, love, love, love
All because of you
[Verse 3]
In my pearl and my diamond shoes
I've climbed the cloud, now I stole the moon
Harlem River, all because of you
[Verse 4]
And Harlem River, swallow me
Put your hands around my neck
And Harlem River, I can't breathe
They've got the lights down now
[Verse 5]
And Harlem River, give me wings
Put my head up in the clouds
And Harlem River, all because
Oh, I'm nowhere now
[Verse 6]
Harlem River, tell me, is it true?
That in my pearl and my diamond shoes
I've climbed the clouds, now I stole the moon
Harlem River, all because of you
[Bridge]
And I don't know, I don't know
Just where I'm going
'Cause I've never been
And I don't know, I don't know
Just where I'm going
Or where I've been
Oh, Harlem River, like a diamond
[Outro]
And ride on that easy rider
Flow like that Harlem River
Ride on that easy rider
Flow like that Harlem River
I ride for you, I ride for you
I ride for you, I ride for you
Harlem River was written by Kevin Morby.
Harlem River was produced by Rob Barbato.
Kevin Morby released Harlem River on Tue Nov 26 2013.