🎵 River // by Eminem

332 ContributorsTranslationsTürkçeРусский (Russian)PortuguêsفارسیDeutsch River Lyrics “River” details the struggles of a failing relationship that culminates in an abortion. The story initially depicts a man who has been cheating on his girlfriend. The girl finds out about his infidelity… Read More  [Chorus: Ed Sheeran] I've been a liar, been a thief Been a lover, been a cheat All my sins need holy water, feel it washin' over me Well, little one, I don't want to admit to something If all it's gonna cause is pain Truth and my lies right now are fallin' like the rain So let the river run [Verse 1: Eminem] He's comin' home with his neck scratched, to catch flack Sweat jackets and dress slacks, mismatched On his breath's Jack, he's a sex addict And she just wants to exact revenge and get back It's a chess match, she's on his back like a jet-pack She's kept track of all his Internet chats And guess who just happens to be movin' on to the next Actually, just shit on my last chick and she has what my ex lacks 'Cause she loves danger, psychopath And you don't fuck with no man's girl, even I know that But she's devised some plan to stab him in the back Knife in hand, says their relationship's hangin' by a strand So she's been on the web lately Says maybe she'll be my Gwen Stacy, to spite her man And I know she's using me to try to play him, I don't care Hi, Suzanne, but I shoulda said, "Bye, Suzanne" After the first night, but tonight I am [Chorus: Ed Sheeran] I've been a liar, been a thief Been a lover, been a cheat All my sins need holy water, feel it washin' over me Well, little one, I don't want to admit to something If all it's gonna cause is pain The truth and my lies now are fallin' like the rain So let the river run [Verse 2: Eminem] A one-night stand turned a two-night stand It was "come sunlight, scram," now we hug tight, and... He found out, now she feels deserted and used 'Cause he left, so what? He did it first to her too Now how am I supposed to tell this girl that we're through? It's hard to find the words, I'm aloof, nervous, and Sue Don't want this to hurt, but what you deserve is the truth Don't take it personal, I just can't say this in person to you So I revert to the studio, like hole-in-the-wall diners Don't have to be reserved in a booth I just feel like the person who I'm turnin' into's Irreversible, I preyed on you like it's church at the pew And now that I got you I don't want you Took advantage in my thirst to pursue Why do I do this dirt that I do? Get on my soapbox and preach, my sermon and speech Detergent and bleach is burnin' the wound 'Cause now with her in the womb We can't bring her in this world, shoulda knew To use protection 'fore I bit into your forbidden fruit Fuck! [Chorus: Ed Sheeran] I've been a liar, been a thief Been a lover, been a cheat All my sins need holy water, feel it washin' over me Well, little one, I don't want to admit to something If all it's gonna cause is pain The truth and my lies now are fallin' like the rain So let the river run [Bridge: Eminem & Ed Sheeran] My name's (Ooh), my name's (Ooh) River (Ooh), river run Call me (Ooh), call me (Ooh) River (Ooh), we'll let the river run [Verse 3: Eminem] Always the bridesmaid, never "The bride, hey!" Fuck can I say? If life was a highway And deceit was an enclave, I'd be swervin' in five lanes Speeds at a high rate, like I'm slidin' on ice, maybe That's why I may have came at you sideways I can't keep my lies straight But I made you terminate my baby This love triangle left us in a wreck, tangled What else can I say? It was fun for a while Bet I really woulda loved your smile Didn't really wanna abort, but fuck it What's one more lie, to tell our unborn child? [Chorus: Ed Sheeran & Eminem] I've been a liar, been a thief Been a lover, been a cheat All my sins need holy water, feel it washin' over me Well, little one (I'm sorry) I don't want to admit to something (I fucked up) If all it's gonna cause is pain The truth and my lies now are fallin' like the rain So let the river run