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I Am The River

by Cora Rose

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"I Am The River" is a song about identity, growth, and gratitude. It is a love letter to the land where I was born and raised.

I grew up in rural Southwest Wisconsin, among deeply rooted forests, bubbling springs, and gently flowing rivers. I feel a resounding connection to each element of this landscape.

But when I look deep, and touch upon the honesty of who I truly am, I know to which element I most reflect. I am the river.

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I grew up in a valley by a river
Grass-stained knees, leaves and mud all in my hair
I grew free, feet like wings, oh I’d spend hours
In a world my mind, the trees and me all shared

Now I am taller, my mind and body fuller
But the dreamer etched within me still the same
But I’m not solid, like the valley there forever
I’ve no roots like the trees that still remain

I am the river and I keep changing
I can’t tell you where I’ll roam
But I am stronger for what you give me
And you are on my way home

Now I am sorry that I can’t give you answers
I’ve not built a boat beneath me that won’t break
I’m still hanging in limbo and beneath me
Is the whole world and every future I could make

And the dreamer, she is with me
And she loves the view from here
And she’s not ready to jump yet
That’s everything that she fears

Now I am stronger for what you give me
And I love you deeper than you know
I have no doubt you’ll be my family forever
But in what way, at this point I still don’t know

‘Cause I am the river and I keep changing
I can’t tell you where I’ll roam
But I am stronger for what you give me
And you are on my way
I am the river and I keep changing
I can’t tell you where I roam
But I am stronger for what you gave me
And you are on my way home

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released October 28, 2022
Special Guest: Wyatt Sutherland (Cello)
Written by: Cora Rose
Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by: Cora Rose
String Arrangement by: Cora Rose

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Cora Rose

Cora Rose is a singer-songwriter and record producer originally from the USA. She began songwriting at 7, performing at 12, and released her first album at 15.

Her work has been used in film, theater, and television, including NBC’s Parks and Recreation and the acclaimed documentary, Taming Wild.
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