By and Down the River
By and Down the River

A Perfect Circle - By and Down the River Lyrics

A mesmerizing journey through the human psyche, this masterpiece delves into the struggle of perception versus reality. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and searching for authenticity in a world often masked by pretense. The repeated phrase "searching your… Read more

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By and Down the River Lyrics

Moving in and out of the shadow
It's no easy mission, holding on to how I picture you

Showing only bits and pieces
'Til the light betray you and your empty elocution

Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace of humility
Searching your eyes for the saint is an act of futility

Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace
I've been searching your eyes for humility
Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace
I'm still searching, searching

Showing only bits and pieces
'Til the tide betrays you and your empty elocution
Float the Piper by and down the river
Carcass crippled underneath the pounding waves of adoration

Pied Piper, float on down the river
Bloated carcass crippled 'neath the weight of adoration
Moving in and out of the shadow
It's no easy mission, holding on to how I picture you

Writer(s): Billy Howerdel, Maynard James Keenan
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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What is the Meaning of By and Down the River?

A mesmerizing journey through the human psyche, this masterpiece delves into the struggle of perception versus reality. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and searching for authenticity in a world often masked by pretense. The repeated phrase "searching your eyes" symbolizes the desperate quest for sincerity and humility in others. The 'Pied Piper' reference could represent an influential figure whose true nature is hidden beneath society's adoration, further emphasizing the theme of deception. The song also explores the difficulty of holding onto personal perceptions amidst ever-changing realities, represented by moving 'in and out of shadows'. Ultimately, it's a poignant commentary on our relentless search for truth in an often illusory world.

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