River of Deceit
River of Deceit

Mad Season - River of Deceit Lyrics

This haunting track seems to delve into the depths of personal struggle and self-deception. The lyrics suggest a battle with inner demons, where pain is not inflicted by others but self-imposed. It's a reflection on how we sometimes choose to wallow in our… Read more

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Mar 14, 1995
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River of Deceit Lyrics

My pain is self-chosen
At least, so the prophet says
I could either burn
Or cut off my pride and buy some time
A head full of lies is the weight, tied to my waist

The river of deceit pulls down, oh oh
The only direction we flow is down
Down, oh down
Down, oh down
Down, oh down
Down, oh down

My pain is self-chosen
At least I believe it to be
I could either drown
Or pull off my skin and swim to shore
Now I can grow a beautiful shell for all to see

The River of Deceit pulls down, yeah
The only direction we flow is down
Down, oh down
Down, oh down
Down, oh down
Down, oh down

The pain is self-chosen, yeah
Our pain is self-chosen
Down, oh down
Down, oh down
Down, oh down
Down, oh down

Writer(s): Barrett Martin, John Saunders, Layne Staley, Mike McCready
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
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What is the Meaning of River of Deceit?

This haunting track seems to delve into the depths of personal struggle and self-deception. The lyrics suggest a battle with inner demons, where pain is not inflicted by others but self-imposed. It's a reflection on how we sometimes choose to wallow in our misery rather than take action to overcome it. The repeated reference to going "down" may symbolize the downward spiral often associated with such internal conflicts. However, there's also an element of hope - the ability to shed old skin and grow, beautifully resilient. It's a poignant reminder that we are often our own worst enemies, but also hold the power to save ourselves. #SelfReflection #InnerDemons #Resilience #PersonalStruggle

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