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It could mean: I see two riverboats ( parts of yourself )...is where the river runs red (you’re just hurting yourself if you keep on separate these parts of yourself). “Anyway for all the things you know tell me why does the river not flow Anyway for all the things you said tell me why does the river run red Anyway for all the things you've seen tell me when will the river run green” You should understand/tell me why does the river not flow/runs red before you can make that river run green. If you don’t try to cope the reason why you’re doing this to yourself (I see double) you’ll found out to be what you promised yourself you’ll never be (that’s my trouble). It reminds me of J.S.Mill “..Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign."

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This song became famous when used as the theme song for Chris evan's TFI Friday. Its a superb song but i always feel a bit sick when i hear it as i remember this was their opening song when i saw them live at a festival, i got so badly crushed by all the crazy fans that i was in tears. It was great fun though!!!

Why is no one posting about this song?!! Its AMAZING!! havent got a clue wot it means tho, only bad thing is most people associate with chris evans now! GIIINNNNNGGGEEEERRRR!!!!

I'm with scouseluke, awesome band and a great riff.

I reckon this band singer thinks he's Lennon, fair bit of similarity in voice and singing styles. Pretty cool band.

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I see double up ahead Where the riverboat Swayed beneath the sun Is where the river runs red Like a king who stalks The wings and shoots a dove And frees an eagle instead It's more or less the same As the things that you said I see trouble up the road Like the things you found In love are by the way And like to cheat on your soul Like the best and worst Of thoughts that lose control Before you lie on your bed It's more or less the same As the things you said Anyway for all the things you know Tell me why does the river not flow Anyway for all the things you said Tell me why does the river run red Anyway for all the things you've seen Tell me when will the river run green And anyway for all the things you know Tell me why does the river not flow It's more or less the things You fail to say in your way that's your trouble Like a king who stalks the wings And shoots the moon and the stars And his double It's more or less the same As the things that you said Anyway for all the things you know Tell me why does the river not flow Anyway for all the things you said Tell me why does the river run red Anyway for all the things you've seen Tell me when will the river run green And anyway for all the things you know Tell me why does the river not flow I see double up ahead Where the riverboat swayed beneath the sun Is where the river runs red I see double, that's my trouble

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I see double up ahead Where the riverboat swayed beneath the sun Is where the river runs red Like a King who stalks the wings and shoots a dove And frees an eagle instead It's more or less the same as the things that you said

I see trouble up the road Like the things you found in love are by the way And like to cheat on your soul Like the best and worst of thoughts that lose control Before you lie on your bed

It's more or less the same as the things that you said Anyway for all the things you know tell me why does the river not flow Anyway for all the things you said tell me why does the river run red Anyway for all the things you've seen tell me when will the river run green And anyway for all the things you know tell me why does the river not flow

It's more or less the things you fail to say in your way that's your trouble Like a King who stalks the wings and shoots the moon and the stars And his double It's more or less the same as the things that you said Anyway for all the things you know tell me why does the river not flow Anyway for all the things you said tell me why does the river run red Anyway for all the things you've seen tell me when will the river run green And anyway for all the things you know tell me why does the river not flow

I see trouble up ahead Where the river boat swayed beneath the sun Is where the river runs red I see double, that's my trouble

Writer(s): DAMON MINCHELLA, OSCAR LLOYD HARRISON, SIMON FOWLER, STEPHEN CRADOCK Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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"The Riverboat Song" is a song by British band Ocean Colour Scene. The song is heavily influenced by Led Zeppelin's "Four Sticks", from which it takes its main riff and a number of lyrics. The song is notable in that it is in 6/8 swing time, and not the more common 4/4 time normally used in rock music. The song was popularised by Radio 1 DJ Chris Evans, who played it frequently on his radio shows and to introduce guests on his television programme TFI Friday. As a result, having been released in February 1996, it reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart, paving the way for the success of the next two singles, "You've Got It Bad" (7) and "The Day We Caught the Train" (4) and the album Moseley Shoals.   more »

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Written by: DAMON MINCHELLA, OSCAR LLOYD HARRISON, SIMON FOWLER, STEPHEN CRADOCK

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