Story Behind The Song
Doug got the idea while running one morning, and it went through a bunch of different story lines.
Song Description
A stressed-out workaholic gets a life lesson while fishing with his best friend. The friend has learned to live his life more like the river they are fishing -- going with the flow and so on.
| Song Length |
3:26 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Amiable |
Subject |
Relationship, Rivers |
| Similar Artists |
Alabama, Diamond Rio |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
ROLL (Like a River Rolls)
I was fishing on the Cumberland with my best friend
I had something on my line
Didn't know if I should reel it in or let it go
I had too much on my mind
He said, I used to carry my job with me everywhere
I got to feeling out of control
I learned that you can save money but you can't save time
Now I just roll like a river rolls
CHORUS
Gotta roll like a river
Go with the flow
Troubles only stay if you don?t let ?em go
Roll like a river
Peaceful and strong
Live a life that's wide and not just long
If you wanna be living not just getting old
You gotta roll like a river rolls
As we floated around a bend in the river
I thought about my life
While my friend just went back to his fishing
I took my phone and called my wife
I said, honey I haven't been there for you
Even when I've been home
And no, I didn't catch any fish today
But I learned how a river rolls
CHORUS
Instrumental
CHORUS
Words & Music by Bruce Irving & Doug Irving © 2003