Griffin, Patty - River Lyrics






Isn't she a river?
Doesn't need a diamond to shine
You can't really have her
But you can hold her for a time
Takes an army just to bend her
Be careful where you send her
Cause you can't hold her back for long
A river is just too strong
And she's a river
Arms made out of silver
Moving in a crooked line
Carrying some dreamers
Off into the end of time
You don't need to save her
Or teach her to behave
Just let her arms unwind
Ever changing and undefined
She's a river
You can ride her easy when she's slow
Walk across her when she's low
Follow wherever she goes
She's a river
Run for cover when she's mad
Drown in her tears when things are bad
Don't you ever forget it that
She's a river
Isn't she a river?
Doesn't need a diamond to shine
So people call you clever
But she's been here a long, long time
And she's seen so many faces
And places down the line
Been left for dead a million times
Keeps coming home
Arms open wide
Ever changing and undefined
She's a river





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  1. A.... G....

    This may be the most beautiful song I have ever heard.

  2. M.... F....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_1i8q9WYpc

  3. D.... P....

    Such a grand lady of the art of music...simple lyrics that melt into your mind...never to leave your better thoughts..."I wish I loved Jesus the way my wife does..."...She IS "On Top of the World"!! She has the poet laureate's gift of language...every song a portrait of thought, a vision to take to your dreams....

  4. T.... B....

    I found Patty about 2 years ago and she has become one of my absolute favourite singers. It's the songs and the singing, the whole lot!

  5. D.... S....

    What an amazingly beautiful voice this lady has....perfection.

  6. C.... R....

    The only thing that bugs me about your singing, Patty is the nasal-affected slurring together of some words...no idea what is being said/song in some of the lyrics. What I do like is your choice of melodies and your writing (esp. the melancholy songs). So...all said I enjoy your music...just wish you would practice consistent clarity.


    *Note* I'm very much aware that Ms Griffin likely doesn't go through her youtube platform to see who is 'critiquing' her, but I'm addressing my comment as if she were doing just that. She's done well enough over the years to not really give a shit if she's a bit 'smudgy' in her singing ...maybe she likes it that way! Thus...just an opinion :)

  7. J.... N....

    what a set of pipes!

  8. E.... S....

    Absolutely stunning vocal.

  9. B.... J....

    ❤👣 goin with the flow ...isn't she a river

  10. m.... ....

    Beautiful song. Great for floating down a river while listening......

  11. L.... ....

    Absolutely lovely

  12. T.... C....

    Amazingly beautiful!

  13. F.... F....

    Patty,...........I must have seen you about 10 times live.......and each time I think you cant impress me any more you always do. You have brought so much joy into me and my wifes life......will thank God that you are here on earth, when I am here. God Bless you

    F.... F....

    I've seen her 10 times myself. Met her once at a show in PA. She's the only artist I can think of that, if she died, I would attend her funeral services. She, and her music are a gift to the world.

    F.... F....

    That is a beautiful compliment to her that she touched your life in such a great magnitude that if she passed you would attend her funeral service. Let’s hope to God that she sings for years to come as Dolly Parton, as well as Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, and Stevie Nicks. Women in their seventies who are still with us and still singing.

  14. o.... ....

    This sounds like something my mom would really enjoy. Not that I don't appreciate it. She is very talented. It's just not my thing.

    o.... ....

    No accounting for lack of taste

  15. T.... H....

    Jigonsaseh is a river who brought along with the Peacemaker the Great Law of Peace - the only form of governance that flows with the current of the river not against it - matriarchal not patriarchal like capitalism socialism or communism where leaders are clan mothers who live in tiny homes not mansions on the hill who walk on trails of earth not gold. Miriam Moses Mary of Magdala Jesus Khadijah Muhammad all taught matriarchal values and family - see how the powers of the world desecrated and transformed their vision into priesthoods serving the kings and queens of the world.

  16. C.... R....

    Amazing 💓💚🖤

  17. W.... F....

    This is absolutely wonderful. I really look forward to your first concert on Danish ground this August at Tønder Festival. The motto for this great roots music festival is "Hand Made Music". Noting would apply better to this heartfelt music of yours. Not only made by hand, it also takes me by the hand in a time of big trouble. Thank's a lot.

  18. K.... G....

    She is back.

  19. j.... f....

    Patty you've saved me so many times. Thank you.

  20. K.... R....

    The high notes are so beautiful.

  21. L.... G....

    Achingly beautiful

  22. K.... E....

    love her music, and this is like her older stuff...made me cry and I love it! can't wait to hear the new album

  23. C.... N....

    for a woman who is 54 years old, she still holds such a beautiful amazing voice. so glad i found her somehow.

    C.... N....

    She does very well vocally at her age due to pure talent, a positive attitude with using her craft of being a good songwriter as a healthy outlet. I believe that in her case self care also enters the equation.

  24. T.... L....

    YAY! So wonderful to hear your words, and voice again!!!

  25. L.... D....

    Beautiful.❤

  26. T.... K....

    beautiful

  27. C.... R....

    💜💚🇧🇷

  28. C.... R....

    Thank you Patty 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏻🙌🏽🙌🏻🙌🏼

  29. J.... C....

    100 % LOVE IT ❣❣❣
    GOOSEBUMPS ALL THE WAY ...
    I think the song should been titled " SHE'S A RIVER "
    I'm counting the days for the NEW self titled album to be released on March 8th ....
    ~♡~

  30. I.... I....

    I hear an Emmylou Harris influence in this song.

    I.... I....

    Me too 🙌🏻🙌🏼🙌🏽

  31. D.... T....

    Wonderful. She is a unique and lovely gem. My favourite.

  32. J.... A....

    Totally entrancing and lovely. And as always, beautifully and emotionally delivered. Patty is simply amazing!!!

  33. S.... N....

    Thank you God for letting Patty survie breast cancer and live to tell.

  34. D.... T....

    Weird... I was just thinking to myself (completely out of the blue), "I wonder if Patty has anything new coming out," and then this showed up on my feed about an hour later.... good timing!

  35. D.... ....

    Beautiful

  36. A.... G....

    Reminds me of old school Patty!!! Love love love. Touched me deeply

  37. K.... ....

    Patty has gotten me through some of my darkest days. She’s absolutely amazing ♥️

  38. C.... L....

    My all time favorite artist. She’s simply wonderful

  39. D.... M....

    Perfection, as always.

  40. C.... H....

    Ive got goosebumps

  41. P.... L....

    Easy to love Patty Griffin's Music. Wrote a tribute to her music here: https://www.durhamcool.com/patty-griffin-living-with-ghosts/

  42. O.... ....

    Wow. What a phenomenal song. This song sounds like a lost song from her Impossible Dream album ... which is a great thing!

  43. _.... ....

    Amazing ! i love it ^^

  44. M.... Y....

    Beautiful

  45. K.... K....

    Just listened to this song for the first time and it brought tears to my eyes. Can't wait for the entire album to come out. All the best to you Patty~K

  46. F.... ....

    In love with this song! Can't wait for the album <3