Discover the story of the song > By And Down The River – A Perfect Circle

The singer is talking about how it's hard for him to hold on to his image of his partner. He can only see parts of her, and sometimes even the light betrays him and he can't see her at all. He's searching her eyes for any sign of humility, but it's been futile so far. He's still searching for that hint, still looking at her eyes. He compares himself to a Pied Piper, someone who leads others, and says that he's floating down a river with her. He feels weighed down by all the love and admiration he has for her. It's really hard for him to keep seeing her clearly, but he can't let go of how he pictures her in his mind.