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Discover the story of the song > River – Leon Bridges

Who sang River?

Leon Bridges released the song River. Date of release: 2015.

Release date: 2015

Duration: 04:0

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The meaning of the song 'River ', based on the lyrics

What is River about?

🎶 River song analysis

- The lyrics speak of a man who has sinned and asks for forgiveness.

- He knows he is far from perfect and wants to change.

- He refers to his mother who tells him to "surrender to God".

- In the chorus of the song, he begs to be taken to someone's river so he can start fresh and get his hands clean.

- In the bridge, Brittni Jessie sings about how much the protagonist wants to be forgiven.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘River’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

The meaning of the song lyrics, in a few words...

The lyrics are about a man who has sinned and asks for forgiveness, referring to his mother telling him to “surrender to the good Lord” in the chorus while begging to be taken to someone’s river so he can start fresh and get his hands clean. In the bridge, Brittni Jessie sings about how much the protagonist wants to be forgiven.

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Leon Bridges - Short Biography

- Todd Michael "Leon" Bridges was born on July 13, 1989.

- He is an American soul singer, songwriter and record producer.

- Bridges is best known for his 2015 song "Coming Home."

- The song has received regular airplay and has also been a top 10 most viral track on Spotify.
-Bridges' debut album, also titled Coming Home, was released on June 23, 2015.

- The album was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

- Bridges has won several awards for his music, including an American Music Award, a BET Award and a Grammy Award.