River Lea
River Lea

Adele - River Lea Lyrics

In this evocative piece, the artist explores the profound influence of her childhood environment on her adult persona. The "River Lea" is a metaphor for her past and its indelible mark on her life. She acknowledges that she carries the essence of her past… Read more

Nov 20, 2015
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River Lea Lyrics

Everybody tells me it's 'bout time that I moved on
And I need to learn to lighten up and learn how to be young
But my heart is a valley, it's so shallow and man made
I'm scared to death if I let you in that you'll see I'm just a fake
Sometimes I feel lonely in the arms of your touch
But I know that's just me, 'cause nothing ever is enough
When I was a child I grew up by the River Lea
There was something in the water, now that something's in me
Oh I can't go back, but the reeds are growing out of my fingertips
I can't go back to the river

But it's in my roots, in my veins
In my blood and I stain every heart that I use to heal the pain

Oh, it's in my roots, in my veins
In my blood and I stain every heart that I use to heal the pain

So I blame it on the River Lea, the River Lea, the River Lea
Yeah, I blame it on the River Lea, the River Lea, the River Lea

I should probably tell you now before it's way too late
That I never meant to hurt you or to lie straight to your face
Consider this my apology, I know it's years in advance
But I'd rather say it now in case I never get the chance
No, I can't go back, but the reeds are growing out of my fingertips
I can't go back to the river

But it's in my roots, in my veins
In my blood and I stain every heart that I use to heal the pain

Oh, it's in my roots, in my veins
In my blood and I stain every heart that I use to heal the pain

So I blame it on the River Lea, the River Lea, the River Lea
Yeah, I blame it on the River Lea, the River Lea, the River Lea

So I blame it on the River Lea, the River Lea, the River Lea
Yeah, I blame it on the River Lea, the River Lea, the River Lea, oh

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Writer(s): Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Brian Joseph Burton
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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What is the Meaning of River Lea?

In this evocative piece, the artist explores the profound influence of her childhood environment on her adult persona. The "River Lea" is a metaphor for her past and its indelible mark on her life. She acknowledges that she carries the essence of her past within her, as it's "in my roots, in my veins." The song reflects a sense of regret and self-blame for hurting others, which she attributes to the impact of her past experiences symbolized by the river. Yet, there's an acceptance that she can't return or change what's been done. This lyrical journey encapsulates a universal human experience - our past shaping our present 🍃🌊.

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