“River” is the first single from The Changing of the Trees, and Dom McLennon’s first official release since BROCKHAMPTON’s breakup. The song was released alongside a lyric video by McLennon’s creative agency COURTVISION on August 15th, 2023.
In a statement prior to the tracks release, the song was...
[Verse 1]
I was raised by the players in the game
That they didn't want to win so they never treated the same
From the rougher side of the terrain
Renovating broken links in the generational chain
Bigger than the curses and the claims
That I watched em try to put on my family's last names
Running to the truth could look like runnin from the lights and the fame
When you ain't forget the nights of the pain
Splitting dice by the flame
Bеtting on the fights in my brain
Led to wronging all the rights in my lanе
From the heights I obtained
I got extra ice in my veins
If you thinking you could try and come again
I know time wasn't tame
I'm refined and I'm wise in the ways
That I find Serendipity aligned and arranged
Strive in the middle of the grind
I'm lettin it fall in line
To the rhythm of the river when I pray now
[Verse 2]
Another flight through the valley in the shadow of death
Tryna keep my head from out of the depths
That's where the hazard is left
Cause this depression been as quiet as kept
Tried to sacrifice it for the success
Internal burdens while externally blessed
It's been a world i accept
My therapist said that's too much to compress
Put my soul to the test
Identity could be the infinite jest
Along with time robbing all of the stress
It's work to stop the descent
It's different when the listener ventin', I understand
Commitment and fulfillment I balance on either hand
I still get co-dependent and worry about the plan
Adjusting to a space where I'm callin out the commands
Appreciate the patience while I been learning to land
It's still a couple lines we been drawin over the sand
But I'm standing my ground with durability
Committed to delivering my essence of humility
For real
River was written by Alex Goose & Blest Jones & Dom McLennon & Phil Chang & V.C.R (USA) & BLEEKG1.
River was produced by BLEEKG1 & Alex Goose.
Dom McLennon released River on Tue Aug 15 2023.