River by Eminem (Ft. Ed Sheeran)
River by Eminem (Ft. Ed Sheeran)

River

Eminem & Ed Sheeran * Track #5 On Revival

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River by Eminem (Ft. Ed Sheeran)

Release Date
Fri Dec 15 2017
Performed by
EminemEd Sheeran
Produced by
Emile Haynie
Writed by
Eminem & Ed Sheeran & Doveman & Emile Haynie
About

“River” details the struggles of a failing relationship that culminates in an abortion. The story initially depicts a man who has been cheating on his girlfriend. The girl finds out about his infidelity, and, she seeks revenge by cheating on him with Eminem. Em knows he is getting used, yet he persi...

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River Lyrics

[Chorus: Ed Sheeran]
I've been a liar, been a thief
Been a lover, been a cheat
All my sins need holy water, feel it washing over me
Well, little one, I don't want to admit to something
If all it's gonna cause is pain
Truth and my lies right now are falling like the rain
So let the river run

[Verse 1: Eminem]
He's comin' home with his neck scratched, to catch flack
Sweat jackets and dress slacks, mismatched
On his breath's Jack, he's a sex addict
And she just wants to exact revenge and get back
It's a chess match, she's on his back like a jet-pack
She's kept track of all his Internet chats
And guess who just happens to be movin' on to the next
Actually, just shit on my last chick and she has what my ex lacks
'Cause she loves danger, psychopath
And you don't fuck with no man's girl, even I know that
But she's devised some plan to stab him in the back
Knife in hand, says their relationship's hangin' by a strand
So she's been on the web lately
Says maybe she'll be my Gwen Stacy, to spite her man
And I know she's using me to try to play him, I don't care
Hi Suzanne, but I shoulda said "Bye Suzanne"
After the first night, but tonight I am

[Chorus: Ed Sheeran]
I've been a liar, been a thief
Been a lover, been a cheat
All my sins need holy water, feel it washing over me
Well, little one, I don't want to admit to something
If all it's gonna cause is pain
The truth and my lies now are falling like the rain
So let the river run

[Verse 2: Eminem]
A one-night stand turned a two-night stand
It was "come sunlight, scram," now we hug tight, and...
He found out, now she feels deserted and used
'Cause he left, so what? He did it first to her too
Now how am I supposed to tell this girl that we're through?
It's hard to find the words, I'm aloof, nervous, and Sue
Don't want this to hurt, but what you deserve is the truth
Don't take it personal, I just can't say this in person to you
So I revert to the studio, like hole-in-the-wall diners
Don't have to be reserved in a booth
I just feel like the person who I'm turning into's
Irreversible, I preyed on you like it's church at the pew
And now that I got you I don't want you
Took advantage in my thirst to pursue
Why do I do this dirt that I do?
Get on my soapbox and preach, my sermon and speech
Detergent and bleach is burnin' the wound
'Cause now with her in the womb
We can't bring her in this world, shoulda knew
To use protection 'fore I bit into your forbidden fruit
Fuck!

[Chorus: Ed Sheeran]
I've been a liar, been a thief
Been a lover, been a cheat
All my sins need holy water, feel it washing over me
Well, little one, I don't want to admit to something
If all it's gonna cause is pain
The truth and my lies now are falling like the rain
So let the river run

[Bridge: Eminem & Ed Sheeran]
My name's (Ooh), my name's (Ooh)
River (Ooh), river run
Call me (Ooh), call me (Ooh)
River (Ooh), we'll let the river run

[Verse 3: Eminem]
Always the bridesmaid, never "The bride, hey!"
Fuck can I say? If life was a highway
And deceit was an enclave, I'd be swerving in five lanes
Speeds at a high rate, like I'm slidin' on ice, maybe
That's why I may have came at you sideways
I can't keep my lies straight
But I made you terminate my baby
This love triangle left us in a wreck, tangled
What else can I say? It was fun for a while
Bet I really woulda loved your smile
Didn't really wanna abort, but fuck it
What's one more lie, to tell our unborn child?

[Chorus: Ed Sheeran & Eminem]
I've been a liar, been a thief
Been a lover, been a cheat
All my sins need holy water, feel it washing over me
Well, little one (I'm sorry)
I don't want to admit to something (I fucked up)
If all it's gonna cause is pain
The truth and my lies now are falling like the rain
So let the river run

River Q&A

Who wrote River's ?

River was written by Eminem & Ed Sheeran & Doveman & Emile Haynie.

Who produced River's ?

River was produced by Emile Haynie.

When did Eminem release River?

Eminem released River on Fri Dec 15 2017.

Have Eminem and Ed Sheeran worked together before?

While the two have never worked together prior to “River,” Ed Sheeran stated that Eminem’s music (specifically, The Marshall Mathers LP) is the reason he got over his stutter in an interview with Rolling Stone.

What did Eminem say about "River"?

I sound like such a c[unt] name-dropping, but I was traveling Australia and Russell Crowe has a house, this big farm. I get an email from Paul Rosenberg, Eminem’s manager, and he said, ‘We’re gonna start putting the album together, send any ideas'. So I used the studio at Russell’s house… played the...

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What have the artist said about the song?

Ed Sheeran took to Instagram to share his excitement about working with the rapper.

I’ve had to hold onto this secret for a long time, but since it’s just been announced I can now tell you all. I did a song with Eminem for his new album Revival, which is out on the 15th of December,“ he wrote. "He...

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Is this based on a true story?

It’s a fictional story of a tangled relationship, similar to “Desperation” on the Marshall Mathers LP2 album.

What has Eminem said about the song?

In an interview with “Shade 45” Eminem said:

The Ed Sheeran thing, one of the producers I work with, Emile [Haynie] did the beat, and he sent it to Ed, and they worked together in the studio and they came up with that hook, and I just heard what the hook was talking about and I wrote the song.

Isn't it about Eminem's ex-wife Kim?

According to songfacts, this track is about a woman who is cheating on her significant other with Eminem. Ed Sheeran speaks from the perspective of her partner.

What has the actress in the music video said about working with Em?

I loved every minute of it. Em is so amazing (…) There was a point where they had called me to set and I was waiting to perform my part in the room that is destroyed. Em was shooting his part and I was watching the monitor. I thought to myself “you were sitting at home twiddling your thumbs yesterda...

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Was the music video teased?

February 9th, World Star Hip-hop exclusively released a video of Eminem and a girl at an unknown location. The video quickly went viral, the girl was identified as the actress Sarati, and after many pointed out how the video looked staged and scripted, it was thought to be a promo for the music vide...

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Is there footage behind the scenes of the music video?

Yes. Eminem released it on March 14th, 2018.

What is the song about?

“River” details the struggles of a failing relationship that culminates in an abortion. The story initially depicts a man who has been cheating on his girlfriend. The girl finds out about his infidelity, and, she seeks revenge by cheating on him with Eminem. Em knows he is getting used, yet he persi...

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