Waiter send this to the table, the party of one The only other lonely soul in this place And so you’re finishing up your coffee But then where you’re gonna run? Where’d you get that look on your face?
You should always let the sun go down on your anger Let it burn you to sleep Bring it closer to danger To surrender and retreat Sing your sad soul to sleep
I loved you the first time I saw you And you know I love you still But I am tired And I am yours
Don’t even think about your freedom Or taking that flight Or going back upon your promise after fighting for the right Because your eggshells and your right statements And your weaponized words Are paper tigers now
Oh your constant overthinking and your secretive drinking Are making you more and more alone And girl, you can slam the door behind you It ain’t ever gonna close Because when you’re home, you’re already home
I am tired I am tired I don’t wanna go home anymore I don’t wanna throw stones anymore I don’t wanna take part in the war
I loved you the first time I saw you And you know I love you still I loved you the first time I saw you And you know I love you still
I don’t wanna be right anymore Lord, I don’t wanna fight anymore I’m not taking your side anymore I am tired I am not my own And I am leaving Oh, I am tired And I’m coming home
‘Cause I am yours, I am yours, I am yours, I am yours, I am yours I am yours, I am yours, I am yours I am yours, I am yours
You know a dream is like a river Ever changin’ as it flows And a dreamer’s just a vessel That must follow where it goes Trying to learn from what’s behind you And never knowing what’s in store Makes each day a constant battle Just to stay between the shores…and
I will sail my vessel ‘Til the river runs dry Like a bird upon the wind These waters are my sky I’ll never reach my destination If I never try So I will sail my vessel ‘Til the river runs dry
Too many times we stand aside And let the waters slip away ‘Til what we put off ’til tomorrow Has now become today So don’t you sit upon the shoreline And say you’re satisfied Choose to chance the rapids And dare to dance the tide…yes
I will sail my vessel ‘Til the river runs dry Like a bird upon the wind These waters are my sky I’ll never reach my destination If I never try So I will sail my vessel ‘Til the river runs dry
There’s bound to be rough waters And I know I’ll take some falls But with the good Lord as my captain I can make it through them all…yes
I will sail my vessel ‘Til the river runs dry Like a bird upon the wind These waters are my sky I’ll never reach my destination If I never try So I will sail my vessel ‘Til the river runs dry
Yes, I will sail my vessel ‘Til the river runs dry ‘Til the river runs dry
This song was released in April 1992 as the fifth and final single from the album. It became his ninth number-one hit on the Billboard country charts in late 1992.
According to Garth Brooks, James Taylor—his childhood hero—was an inspiration for writing “The River”. Victoria Shaw recalled, “We were blank, so blank. And so finally, he said, ‘You know what? Let’s just take a break. What are you listening to on the stereo?’ And I had just bought this new James Taylor CD, so I put it on and were just listening to it, and it got us in a mood.”
Garth Brooks wrote about this song in the liner notes of his album “The Hits”, “It is a song of inspiration… a song that I will be proud of a hundred years from now. Victoria Shaw is a wonderful writer and a wonderful friend. And this is what happens when two dreamers get together and write from the heart.”
This track is also included on three albums that have sold more than ten million copies each in the US: “Ropin’ The Wind”, “The Hits” and “Double Live”.
Official Video for “Choosin’ Texas” by Ella Langley out now: https://ellalangley.lnk.to/choosintexas Pre-Save ‘Dandelion’ out April 10: https://ellalangley.lnk.to/dandelion Follow Ella Langley / ellalangleymusic1 / ellalangleymusic https://x.com/ellalangleymsic / ellalangleymusic https://ellalangley.com/ Text for updates: +1 (334) 490-9919 Follow for updates: / ellalangleyhq CREDITS: Directors: Wales Toney, Ella Langley, Caylee Robillard @walesyt @cayleerobillard Creative Director: Caylee Robillard Production Company: Whale Tale Music @whaletalemusic Producer: Lukas Lennon @lukaslennon / @turtelvis Producer: Troy Jackson @troyjacksonfilm Executive Producer: Wales Toney Executive Producer: Megan Hinde Executive Producer: Davis Danziger Production Supervisor: Madeleine L. Beck @madeleinelbeck Production Manager: Seehum Isa @seehumisa 1st AD: Anthony Milton @the_milton 2nd AD: Kais Mars Director of Photography: Dylan Rucker @dylanrucker_dop 1st AC: Matthew Bellamy @matthew.bellamy 2nd AC: Joseph Alford @joseph_alford SteadiCam: Daniel Vorlet @danielvorlet Camera B Operator: Andrew Czap @andrewczap 1st AC (B Unit): Sean Anderson @seanpanderson VTR: Evan Cudd @atomicvideodfw Audio Mixer: Codi Putnam Boom Operator: Aaron Payton Gaffer: Ryan Serr @rserr18 Best Boy Electric: Chris Gonzales Electric: Joe Bannister Key Grip: Matt Shanahan Best Boy Grip: Kevin Whitlow Grip: Khary Means Craft Services: Nina Estrada @ninaestradamusic Craft Services Asst: Macie Anderson @macievictoria Talent Coordinator: Megan Koym Talent PA: Brianna Brasher Trucking PA: Kyle McCoy Set PA’S: Kaylee Janowski , Eve Kroh, Grace Maddox, Lisandra Montes, Adi Sankaramanchi, Ayron Walker, Claudio Torres, Amanda Villatoro, James Rodriguez EL HMU: Chris Bear @chrisbearmakeup ML Hair: Davy Newkirk ML Makeup: Moani Lee LG Groomer: Tim Muir AP Hair: Anna Sullivan @annasullivanhair AP Makeup: Alex French KB HMU: Nashaira Vega EL Stylist: Stefani Colvin EL Stylist Asst: Atlantis Ray Roberts EL Personal Asst: Ainsley Barousse @ainsleybarousse ML Stylist: Alexandra Karalash LG Stylist: Evan Simonitsch AP Stylist: Carolina Hernandez Production Designer: Lauren Lamb @itslauralamb Leadman: Nathan Dalton @59nathaniel Set Decorator: Sami Sloane @samantharoseslone Set Dresser: Tony Gomez @stonygomez Graphic Designer: Rocío Ramirez Head Carpenter: David Jeter Carpenter Assist: Joshua Jeter Medic: Abbie Gallas Motorhomes: Sheryl Dugan, Michael Manzo, Blake Windham, Chris Bennett, Ray Courtin, Kayley Bennet Security: Trinity Protection / Cristi Nash Location: Stagecoach Ballroom / Julia Paur CAST: Self: Ella Langley Saloon Singer: Miranda Lambert Boyfriend: Luke Grimes Boyfriend’s Ex: Ava Phillippe Old Friend: Kaitlin Butts Cowboys: JB Mauney, Tyson Durfey, Shad Mayfield, Leighton Berry, Dale Brisby Cowgirl: Shea Fisher Durfey Bar Patrons: Tanner Ursey, Mike Ryan, Casey Donahew Pool Shark: Wade Bowen Bartender: Melinda Donahew Band: Ben Flanders, Alex Kidd, Rye Jackson, Howard Nunnelly, Jeff Adamcyzk Young Luke: Maximilan McCoy Young Ava: Ella Reese Milks Honkytonkers: Aggie Wranglers @aggiewranglers Bar Extras: Morgan Rabren, Austin Rabren, Madeline Maxwell, Katie Langley, Heather Langley, Clayton Crum, Hunter Baker, Wyatt Neisemier, Travis Webb, Ethen Andrews, Seth Greiner, Dixon Ponce, David Roberts, Austin Olysovsky, Connor Mahlstedt, Michael McCord, Jack Gray, Nick Trevino, Austin Comte, Ashlyn Galzay, Riley Tomasino, Harper Wolf, Haley Ponce, Courtney Miller, Madison Hudson, Scout Skaggs, Alexis Ostigin, Sydney Martin, Erica Mehlberger, Kayla West, Melbourn Roberts, Browen Shroeder, Caroline Clawson, Bridget Lopez, Jenna Hanson, Antony Mathew, Atzenhofer Grayson, Benjamin Bunkley, Isabella Cainas, Stuart Crow, John Daniel, Lacy Dewitt, Caroline Eads, Annie Garder, Cody Garrett, Brian Goetze, Susan Gray, Elena Guilbeau, Lauren Guthrie, Wesley Hearn, Giovanna Hnath, Jaden Holbrook, Robin Kidd, Alisha Lafave, Samuel Laird, Grant Lewis, Brandon Lopez, Stephanie Lynch, Carrie Lyssy, Naomi McDowell, Lindsay Menz, Emma Morris, Amanda Nivens, Alanna Page, Leonardo Perez, Luis Salas, Travis Seago, Megan Smillie, Annie Vaughan, Delilah Watson, Michelle Winters, Jeremy Wright, Isabella Breedlove, Rachael Owens, Caden Pachla, McKinley Mouton, Zach Glover, Jacob Barnett Columbia Creative Commissioner: Jill Kaplan Dialogue Written By Marc Cotter, Joe Billela @marccotter @bilellaphone Editor: Wales Toney Colorist: Brian Charles @brianchrls Color Producer: Chelsea Eisen Sound Design: Ayoudouson @ayodouson Sound Producer: Sean Carroll Special Thanks: Fort Worth Film Commission, The City of Fort Worth, Stagecoach Ballroom, Shea Durfey, Melinda Donahew, Julia Paur, Jean Czajkowski-Desai & all the locals that made us feel so welcomed. #EllaLangley#ChoosinTexas#Dandelion
Best of the Night: Billie EilishActually Looks Happier Than Ever
Did Billie Eilish even know she was performing at the Grammys? The way she rocked out while singing “Happier Than Ever,” jumping up and down and smiling at her brother, guitarist-producer Finneas, she seemed like she was owning a moment all her own. Not even pouring rain — or the fact that she would walk away with zero trophies among the seven she was nominated for, an egregious shutout given the year she had — could ruin the good time she was having on top of a prop mobile home as she belted “Just leave me aloooo-ho-ho-hone.” But she didn’t lose herself completely; she still remembered to hold up her T-shirt, repping late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, sharing in her triumph.
Lyrics
When I’m away from you, I’m happier than ever Wish I could explain it better I wish it wasn’t true, hm Give me a day or two to think of something clever To write myself a letter To tell me what to do, mm-mmm
Do you read my interviews? Or do you skip my avenue? (My avenue) When you (when you) said you were passing through Was I even on your way? I knew when I asked you to (when I asked you to) Be cool about what I was telling you You’d do the opposite of what you said you’d do (what you said you’d do) And I’d end up more afraid
Don’t say it isn’t fair You clearly weren’t aware that you made me miserable So if you really wanna know
When I’m away from you (when I’m away from you) I’m happier than ever (happier than ever) Wish I could explain it better (wish I could explain it better) I wish it wasn’t true (wish it wasn’t true), mmm-hmm
You call me again, drunk in your Benz Driving home under the influence You scared me to death, but I’m wasting my breath ‘Cause you only listen to your fucking friends I don’t relate to you I don’t relate to you, no ‘Cause I’d never treat me this shitty You made me hate this city
And I don’t talk shit about you on the internet Never told anyone anything bad ‘Cause that shit’s embarrassing, you were my everything And all that you did was make me fucking sad
So don’t waste the time I don’t have And don’t try to make me feel bad I could talk about every time that you showed up on time But I’d have an empty line ’cause you never did Never paid any mind to my mother or friends So I shut ’em all out for you ’cause I was a kid
You ruined everything good Always said you were misunderstood Made all my moments your own Just fucking leave me alone
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