River
Ed Sheeran, Eminem
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I've been a liar, been a thief Been a lover, been a cheat All my sins need holy water, feel it washing over me A little one, I don't want to admit to something If all it's gonna cause is pain Truth in my lies right now are falling like the rain So let the river run He's coming home with his next grasp to catch flack Sweat jackets and dress less, mismatch On his breast jackets is sex addict And cheaters want to egg sack it for being checked, get back It's a chest match, she's on his back like a jetpack She's kept track of all his internet chats And guess who just so happens to be moving on to the next Actually, just shit on my last chick and she has what my ex lacks 'Cause she loves danger, psychopath And you don't f*ck with no man's girl, even I know that But she devised some plan to stab him in the back Knifing hands, says the relationship hanging by a strip So she's been on the web lately Says maybe she'll be my Gwen Stacy, to Spiderman And I know she's using me to try to play him, I don't care Hi Suzanne, but I shoulda' said "Bye Suzanne" after the first night, but tonight I am I've been a liar, been a thief Been a lover, been a cheat All my sins need holy water, feel it washing over me A little one, I don't want to admit to something If all it's gonna cause is pain Truth in my lies right now are falling like the rain So let the river run One night stand turned into night stayin' It was cold, some lights gram Y'all be hung tight and He found out, now she feels deserted and used 'Cause he left, so what? He did adverse to her too Now how am I supposed to tell this girl that we're through? It's hard to find the words, I'm aloof, nervous and suited When it's too hurt but what you deserve is the truth Don't take it personal, I just can't say this in cursin' to you So I revert to the studio like Hole In The Wall diners Don't have to be reserved in a booth I just still like the person who I'm turnin' into Irreversible, I pray for you like a church at the pew And now that I got you I don't want you Took advantage of my thirst to pursue Why do I do this dirt that I do? Get on my soap box and breach, my sermon in speech Detergent and bleach is burned in the womb 'Cause now with her in the womb We can't bring her in this bullshit in new To use protection 'fore I pity to your forbidden crew, f*ck I've been a liar, been a thief Been a lover, been a cheat All my sins need holy water, feel it washing over me A little one, I don't want to admit to something If all it's gonna cause is pain Truth in my lies now are falling like the rain So let the river run My name's (ooh) My name's (ooh) Denver, never run Call me (ooh) Call me (ooh) River (ooh) We'll let the river run Always the bride's maid, never "The bride, hey!" What can I say? If life was a highway The sequels are non-clay But be swerving in side lanes Speeds at a high rate, like I'm sliding on ice maybe That's why I'm made, that came at you sideways I can't keep my lies straight, what I made you Terminate my baby This love triangle, left us in a rectangle What else can I say? It was fun for a while That I really woulda' loved your smile Didn't really want to abort But f*ck it, what's one more lie to tell an unborn child? I've been a liar, been a thief Been a lover, been a cheat All my sins need holy water, feel it washing over me A little one, I don't want to admit to something (I'm sorry, I fucked up) If all it's gonna cause is pain Truth in my lies now are falling like the rain So let the river run
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Written by: Marshall Mathers, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Emile Haynie, Thomas Bartlett
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release"River" was released as the second single from Eminem's ninth studio album, "Revival" on January 5, 2018.
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CollaborationThe song features guest vocals from English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran.
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GenreThe song is generally classified within the genres of hip-hop and rap, with strong elements of pop and soul due to Sheeran's vocals and the emotional and introspective lyrics.
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Chart Performance"River" peaked at number one in the United Kingdom, marking Eminem's eighth number-one single in the country. It also reached the top of the charts in Norway, Scotland, and Sweden.
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Subject MatterThe track features Eminem rapping about a relationship that's spiraled out of control, resulting in an unwanted pregnancy and abortion.
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Music VideoIts music video was released on Valentines Day, February 14, 2018, and features glimpses of Eminem and Sheeran, plus an actress portraying the woman Eminem is rapping about.
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Rap StyleThe song showcases Eminem's signature style of rapping with complex lyrics, fast flows, and varied rhythms, while also incorporating Sheeran's sensitive vocal style in the chorus.
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CertificationIt has been certified multi-platinum in several countries, including 2x Platinum in the United States, signifying over 2 million units sold.
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ReceptionWhile some critics praised Eminem's storytelling and Sheeran's chorus, others felt the song's subject matter was too dark or controversial.
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Live PerformancesEminem and Sheeran performed the song live on stage together at Coachella 2018.
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ImpactFrom a broader perspective, "River" created conversations about the matter of relationships, mistakes, regret, and responsibility, serving as a reflection of Eminem's personal struggles.
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