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The River
album cover
The River was released on July 10, 2026 by All Heart Publishing, LLC as a part of the album We Held On
July 10, 2026
LabelAll Heart Publishing, LLC
LanguageEnglish
BPM102
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Music Video

Music Video

Lyrics

I met the river first, cold morning on the ridge
It whispered, "Lay your burdens down like stones beneath this bridge"
I'd carried years of weight, old anger, quiet fear
But something in that water said, "You're safe to swim in here"
So I love with open hands
Like breath that isn't mine, a heart grows where it stands
In borrowed light and time, and who I am is weight
Returning to the shore, oh God, teach me to love the way I knew before
I walked a dusty road where winter kissed the pines
A stranger shared a crust of bread and stories from his lines
He said, "Love breaks you down, but breaking lets you see
The cracks will show the hidden truth that binds you and me"
So I love with open hands
Like breath that isn't mine, a heart grows where it stands
In borrowed light and time, and who I am is weight
Returning to the shore, oh God, teach me to love the way I knew before
At dusk, the sky turned gold, a lamp on every hill
I felt the ache of letting go the part that fought me still
But love is not a fence, it's wind across the land
A prayer that moves through broken things and asks to take your hand
So I love with open hands
Like breath that isn't mine, a heart grows where it stands
In borrowed light and time, and who I am is weight
Returning to the shore
Oh God, teach me to love like open hands once more
Written by: Paul Cardall
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