She's a River
Simple Minds
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Shadow let go there's something you should know I Just found my new direction and I hope you like the key Like the air that led me to it she's the wind that sucked me through it Ahe's a river and she's turning there in front of me Stand back get back She'll paint your blue skies black she gives bullet proof protection She's got a resurrection feel when I'm scared, and bout to lose She gives me travelling shoes She's a river and she's turning there in front of me And I go blind wasting my time the river is front of me That's where I'm goin' to be Shine on, get on twilight from dusk to dawn She's the sprit of creation, she's the last chance guarantee Got a myriad of poses, sweet miracles and roses She's a river and she's turning there in front of me Shine on, move on 'cause when I find my state of mind The river's front of me Move on let it go They say that every heaven's got a thousand rooms So take me to the freedom ride My heart is like a hunter's in the silent moon My nerves feel electrified meet me on the staircase by a darker moon Light me like a naked flame, the voice of mother nature states All things must pass Nothing here can remain They say that every heaven's got a thousand rooms So take me on that freedom ride You raise me like a building to the very top, rush me to the end of time You fill me full of danger, you give me future shock Then you leave me wasted dying Stand back, get back, move on She's a river, she's a river
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Written by: CHARLES BURCHILL, JAMES KERR
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release and Album"She's a River" is the first single released by Scottish rock band Simple Minds from their 1995 album, "Good News from the Next World."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, it reached No. 9 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's 13th top 10 hit in their home country.
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International SuccessThe song also managed to find success in the US, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Unique SoundSimple Minds were noted for their ability to consistently update their sound, and "She's a River" showcases this with its mix of rock and electronic influences.
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Band LineupAt the time of recording, Simple Minds consisted of long-time members Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill, along with a host of other musicians who contributed to the album.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for "She's a River." It was shot in black and white and was noted for its innovative use of special effects.
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Promotional TourTo promote the album, "Good News from the Next World" and its singles, including "She's a River," Simple Minds embarked on a world tour in 1995.
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Critical ReactionSince its release, "She's a River" has often been highlighted by critics as one of the standout tracks on an album that received generally positive reviews.
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Inspirational SourceThe song was inspired by a passage in the novel "Requiem for a Dream" by Hubert Selby Jr.
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Later PerformancesAlthough the song is now over 25 years old, it remains a stalwart of Simple Minds' live performances, with audiences responding positively to its unique mix of rock energy and electronic ambiance.
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Record Label"She's a River" was released under the Virgin Records label, which is one of the biggest and internationally recognized labels worldwide.
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