Discover the story of the song > Across the River – Bruce Hornsby

The song is about a man who is talking about his ex-girlfriend who left town but has now returned. People are gossiping about her and saying that she came back with her tail between her legs. The protagonist believes that she will find her way and cross the river to start a new life. He acknowledges that it might be hard, but it's still better than staying stuck in one place.