The second song that Kristian Mattson released in 2016, “Rivers”, features Mattson’s trademark abstract and obtuse lyrics and continues to show that following the arguably overproduced “Dark Bird is Home”, Mattson has focused on a subtler, more intimate sound, also evident on his previous single “Ti...
[Verse 1]
So there's longing in the shoulders now
There was a wildness in that time
Can't we now say
Oh sweet were the hours, but hours to find
There was no way to live in simple dreams
There was no straightness to our line
Gravel in hand
Darling, we're moving the mountains around
[Chorus]
This is the fire of leaving pains
When the love is gone, but the need remains
Into the shiver and cold of day
When the house is gone, but the street remain
Oh, I guess it's true
I guess these rivers never knew
[Verse 2]
And then so finally the nighttime comes
There is no light to cast a blame
No need to hide
No fear who I'd meet in some grocery lane
[Chorus]
This is the fire of leaving pains
When the love is gone, but the need remains
Into the shiver and cold of day
When the house is gone, but the street remain
Oh, I guess it's true
I guess these rivers never knew
[Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
And I'll sing of seasons 'til you turn me off
I see their way of letting go
They'll be the same
And whatever changes, these changes I know
[Chorus]
This is the fire of leaving pains
When we're not that strong and the need remains
Into the shiver and lies of day
When the house is gone, but the fields remain
Oh, I guess it's true
I guess these rivers never knew
[Instrumental]
Rivers was written by The Tallest Man On Earth.
Rivers was produced by The Tallest Man On Earth.
The Tallest Man On Earth released Rivers on Wed Aug 17 2016.