Story Behind The Song
About a year before my father died, he drove my apartment and I looked out of the window. He was waiving to me with the biggest smile. It was my wedding day and he was just brimming with happiness for me. About six months after he died, I tried to look
Song Description
A person thinks that they have failed in life: money, marriage, job, etc. and tries to commit suicide by drowing. However, she sees flames from under the water and jumps out and runs to the fire only to see a man lying there. She pulls him out and he a
| Song Length |
4:27 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Folk - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Content |
Subject |
Spirituality, Recovery |
| Similar Artists |
Joan Baez, Linda Ronstadt |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
On The River Bank of Cocochee
By: Catherine Carney-Richman
Copyright @ 2006
(Intro)
On the river bank of Cocochee
I found the love I lost inside of me
(Verse 1)
I looked out at the sea
Tired and worn
and feeling old and beat
In a state of defeat
The darkness soon came
Washing away my heartache and shame,
But then suddenly I saw a big flame
(Verse 2)
I ran over to the blazing dunes
And there lied a man in burning ruins
I pulled him out and said help would come soon
He opened his eyes and said to me
?you looked like you lost your way?
I didn?t answer . . . then he said:
(Chorus)
All that really matters . . .
All that really matters . . .
All that really matters . . . is the love you give
(Intro2)
Then I looked at him at Cocochee
I saw his soulful eyes reach out to me
(Verse 3)
In a struggle I said it?s too late
My fear and panic have taken over my fate
I ?m in checkmate
He just said ?its time to be free?
Then I felt his presence take over me
Then he went on with his plea, saying:
(Chorus)
All that really matters . . .
All that really matters . . .
All that really matters . . . is the love you give
(Bridge)
So I give my love to you
It?s the very best that I can do
It?s all that really matters
In the end.
(Intro3)
Then he closed his eyes on Cocochee
Then the help arrived and stared at me
(Verse 4)
They said what?s wrong with you?
I pointed to the dying man
Yet there was nothing but sand
I tried to explain but made no sense
I?d been saved in his defense
As a consequence
Now I know I can give love again.
And I know I have a friend always and at the end
And now I live by these words:
(Chorus)
All that really matters . . .
All that really matters . . .
All that really matters . . . is the love you give
. . . . is the love you give . . . is the love you give
. . . is the love you give.