This Side of the River

On this side of the river The forest is clear Trees disappear The bank is half green grass and muddy If you wanna get your feet wet You gotta watch your step The current is swift and ever-changing Swimming can be cold So bring a long cane pole Even the catfish say the chicken liver Is a better bite On this side of the river But I've never seen This overflowing stream From the other side Over there it could be nice I thought about it twice The first time was on a stormy Monday By Tuesday, the blues flooded through my mind I knew where I'd reside On this side of the river It's warm and cozy Neighbors ain't nosy It's where I grew up And the rest of my family I can't help it if I know no better than this Besides I like it here So I guess God damn me Where the risk is low, the water is high On this side of the river But I've never seen This overflowing stream From the other side Over there it could be nice I thought about it twice The first time was on a stormy Monday By Tuesday, the blues flooded through my mind I knew where I'd reside But I've never seen This overflowing stream From the other side Over there it could be nice I thought about it twice The first time was on a stormy Monday By Tuesday, the blues flooded through my mind I knew where I'd reside On this side of the river The forest is clear Trees disappear Even the catfish say the chicken liver Is a bloodier bite On this side of the river