lyrics of the river by garth brooks |
Ever changin’ as it flows
And a dreamer’s just a vessel
That must follow where it goes
Trying to learn from what’s behind you
And never knowing what’s in store
Makes each day a constant battle
Just to stay between the shores…andI will sail my vessel
‘Til the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I’ll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel
‘Til the river runs dry
Too many times we stand aside
And let the waters slip away
‘Til what we put off ’til tomorrow
Has now become today
So don’t you sit upon the shoreline
And say you’re satisfied
Choose to chance the rapids
And dare to dance the tide…yes
I will sail my vessel
‘Til the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I’ll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel
‘Til the river runs dry
There’s bound to be rough waters
And I know I’ll take some falls
But with the good Lord as my captain
I can make it through them all…yes
I will sail my vessel
‘Til the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I’ll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel
‘Til the river runs dry
Yes, I will sail my vessel
‘Til the river runs dry
‘Til the river runs dry
interstng fact about this song |
| Ropin’ The Wind carved its place in history as the inaugural album by a country artist to debut at #1 in America. Additionally, it soared to the summit of the Country albums chart, positioning Brooks as the first vocalist to conquer both charts simultaneously since Kenny Rogers achieved this feat in 1980 with his Greatest Hits album. |
| The album title had been in Brooks’ subconscious for years without his awareness. His college roommate, Ty England, also contributed acoustic guitar and backing vocals to the album before leaving school to work at a paint store back home, temporarily setting aside his music aspirations. A friend of England’s father once remarked that he’d “have better luck ropin’ the wind than making a living in music.” This phrase resurfaced in Brooks’ mind while England was onstage with him at a bustling honky-tonk in Dallas, supporting the wildly successful No Fences album. Reflecting on the moment, Brooks pondered, “Perhaps we’re all just out here, ropin’ the wind |
| Throughout the 1990s, Brooks dominated the charts with record-breaking albums such as “No Fences,” “Ropin’ the Wind,” and “The Chase.” He experimented with various styles, incorporating elements of rock and pop into his music while staying true to his country roots |
| In 2000, Brooks shocked the world by announcing his retirement from recording and touring to focus on his family. However, he returned to the spotlight in 2009 with a Las Vegas residency, followed by sporadic tours and occasional album releases |
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