river of sorrow

Singer:antony and the johnsons

there is a black river

it passes by my window

and late at night

all dolled up like christ

i walk the water

between the piers

singing

oh

river of sorrow

river of time

river

river of sorrow

don't swallow this time

for we all know the baby has expired

long ago she was pulled from the mire

and no precious liar or well-wisher

can return the love that was stolen

so oh

river of sorrow

river of time

river

river of sorrow

don't swallow this time

can you see the light

at the end of the dark passageway?

take me with you towards the light

into the darkness passing over the faces in the river

hear me

i'm whispering in your ear

oh

river of sorrow

oh

river of time

river of sorrow

don't swallow this time

oh

river of sorrow

oh

river of time

river of sorrow

don't swallow this time

Lyric Context: river of sorrow - antony and the johnsons