The River

When I speak, the words I repeat
 Are lost within this roaring
 And when I call, your eyes turn to me
 But what are they exploring?
 Hidden shapes that pass fast away
 Upon the waters streaming
 And what I see, I just cannot say
 There is no one to heed me
 I could say that I am sorry
 But what forgiveness lies before me?
 In the river
 Those who know me, know all too well
 All my sins and failings
 But brother dear, how could I tell?
 The course that I was sailing
 In the flood, before my eyes
 I see the face that I despise
 In the river
 It's mine, it's mine
 Drifting far away
 I can see you're not very strong
 As the current sweeps you by me
 And I can see your head going down
 As helpless your cries find me
 "Help me! Save me! Lend me a hand!
 Pull me out! Pull me out!
 Save me! Save me! Give me your hand!
 Pull me out! Pull me out!"
 I would save you, give my life
 But it's already sacrificed
 To the river
 It's gone, it's gone
 Drifitng far away
 Mothers tell your children the truth
 Don't hide the fate that's waiting
 When you're born you start to drown
 There is no help, no safety
 First a gift of love is given
 Then the winds rise, the sails are riven
 On the river