Name: As the River Runs
Duration: 4 min 32 s
Channel: Frederick Serafim
Description: "As the River Runs" is a song by Frederick Serafim. Melodic birth to death chronicle with some pretty lead guitar work. I recorded this in 2009, when I was very sick and not sure whether I'd live or die or ever sing again. Lyrics below.

As the River Runs

Frederick Serafim

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Melodic birth to death chronicle with some pretty lead guitar work. I recorded this in 2009, when I was very sick and not sure whether I'd live or die or ever sing again. Lyrics below.

alternative pop rock lead guitar

Frederick Serafim

Primary Site for Frederick's Rock Fusion Music & Philosophy

Primary site for Frederick's rock fusion incorporating elements of rock, electronic, folk, symphonic, world, blues, jazz, latin, and country influences, with lyrics based upon personal experience, informed spiritual humanitarianism, and political/religious independence. F. J. Serafim - Vocals, Electric/Acoustic/Synth Guitars, Synthesizers, Pianos, Bass & Production Hi Frederick, I liked the lyrical concept, the musical arrangements, musicianship and vocals... ....you are on the right track with your songwriting. Wishing you success with your music, Mike (Moody Blues co-founder Mike Pinder, 2018 R&R Hall of Famers) Song order is based upon technical considerations such as recency of track upload and not any intended sonic or creative merit. Playlists and albums are the more efficient method of exploring this site. Licensing only upon direct contact with artist.

Song Info

Genre

Pop • Pop Rock

Charts

Peak #142

Peak in subgenre #4

Author

Frederick Serafim

Rights

Frederick Serafim 2009

Uploaded

February 08, 2025

Track Files

MP3

MP3 10.4 MB • 320 kbps • 4:32

Lossless

WAV 45.8 MB

Character

Positivity

dark, sad, angry

happy

Appeal

unique

radio-friendly

Story behind the song

The title came from the fact I attended what I thought might be the  very last concert of my life, in a neighbouring city at the River Run Theatre.  Of course, all went well and I lived to tell the tale and record the song.

Lyrics

Born into a loving home beside a sparkling stream,
Playing with the other kids, life was as a dream,
Learning how to deal with life and how to use one's head,
Swimming in deep waters now, you have to learn to tread,
As the river runs...
You meet a girl and get a job and life becomes complex,
You shoot the rapids like a pro, but guess what's coming next,
Up ahead that water fall roars with all it's might,
No matter how you steer the boat you can't deny the fright,
As the river runs...
The mist and fog begin to clear, you start to settle down,
Maybe even dive right in, now you'll never drown,
Then the channel widens out, the ocean comes in view,
That great abyss inspires awe as it swallows you...
As the river runs...

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