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 Well, little one, I don't want to admit to something If all it's gonna cause is pain Truth and my lies right now are falling like the rain So let the river run He's comin' home with his neck scratched, to catch flack Sweat jackets and dress slacks, mismatched On his breath's Jack, he's a sex addict And she just wants to exact revenge and get back It's a chess match, she's on his back like a jetpack She's kept track of all his Internet chats And guess who just happens to be movin' 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's devised some plan to stab him in the back Knife in hand, says their relationship's hangin' by a strand So she's been on the web lately Says maybe she'll be my Gwen Stacy, to spite her man 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 Well, little one, I don't want to admit to something If all it's gonna cause is pain The truth and my lies now are falling like the rain So let the river run A one-night stand turned a two-night stand It was "come sunlight, scram," now we hug tight, and He found out, now she feels deserted and used 'Cause he left, so what? He did it first 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 Sue Don't want this to hurt, but what you deserve is the truth Don't take it personal, I just can't say this in person 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 feel like the person who I'm turning into's Irreversible, I preyed on you like it's church at the pew And now that I got you I don't want you Took advantage in my thirst to pursue Why do I do this dirt that I do? Get on my soapbox and preach, my sermon and speech Detergent and bleach is burnin' the wound 'Cause now with her in the womb We can't bring her in this world, shoulda knew To use protection 'fore I bit into your forbidden fruit (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 Well, little one, I don't want to admit to something If all it's gonna cause is pain The truth and my lies now are falling like the rain So let the river run My name's (ooh), my name's (ooh) River (ooh), river run Call me (ooh), call me (ooh) River (ooh), we'll let the river run Always the bridesmaid, never "The bride, hey!" F*ck can I say? If life was a highway And deceit was an enclave, I'd be swerving in five lanes Speeds at a high rate, like I'm slidin' on ice, maybe That's why I may have came at you sideways I can't keep my lies straight But I made you terminate my baby This love triangle left us in a wreck, tangled What else can I say? It was fun for a while Bet I really woulda loved your smile Didn't really wanna abort, but f*ck it What's one more lie, to tell our 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 Well, little one (I'm sorry) I don't want to admit to something (I fucked up) If all it's gonna cause is pain The truth and 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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