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River by Miley Cyrus

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Miley Cyrus

River

Release date: 10th March 2023

From Endless Summer Vacation
Track 8
2:43
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About This Track

'River' finds Miley Cyrus caught between desire and devotion, the song built on a central metaphor that stretches across its length. She casts her subject as a force of nature, constant and flowing, something that sustains her after a period of emotional drought. The lyrics move between intimate domestic moments and larger declarations of need, each verse layering fresh detail onto the image of abundance and care. The track settles into a hypnotic groove, the repeated refrain anchoring itself as both description and surrender. Cyrus sings with directness, letting the simplicity of the conceit do its work; there is no strain in the delivery, just a voice moving through confession and longing with equal ease. The production gives her space to breathe, the arrangement patient enough to let the metaphor breathe too.

"River" is a single by Miley Cyrus, from the album Endless Summer Vacation, released 10th March 2023. The track is 2:43 long. It's filed under Pop. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 20 articles about Miley Cyrus.

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Miley Cyrus

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Lyrics

River

I got a new dress just to meet you downtown
Can you walk me through the park just to show it off?
I can pull my hair back in that tight way that you like
If you wrap me in your arms and never stop

Heart beats so loud that it's drownin' me out
Livin' in an April shower
You're pourin' down, baby, drown me out (ooh-ooh, ooh)

You're just like a river (ooh-ooh, ooh)
You're just like a river (ooh-ooh, ooh)
You go on forever
You're just like a river

Blowin' bubbles in the bath, I can't stop from thinkin' lately
You could be the one, have the honor of my babies
Hope they have your eyes and that crooked smile
Was a desert 'fore I met you, I was in a drought

Heart beats so loud that it's drownin' me out
Livin' in an April shower
You're pourin' down, baby, drown me out (ooh-ooh, ooh)

You're just like a river (ooh-ooh, ooh)
You're just like a river (ooh-ooh, ooh)
You go on forever
You're just like a river

You're never runnin' dry
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)

I feel you everywhere
Your face is all in my hair (hair)
Covered up in your sweat
It turns me on that you care, baby
Your love, it flows just like a river

You're just like a river (that's what you are)
You're just like a river (that's what you are)
You're just like a river (that's what you are)
You're just like a river
You're just like a river (heart beats so loud that it's drownin' me out)
You're just like a river (livin' in an April shower)
You go on forever (you're pourin' down, baby, drown me out)
You're just like a river

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Track details

From Endless Summer Vacation

2:432023Single
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Album
Endless Summer Vacation
Endless Summer Vacation
Miley Cyrus
10th March 2023
Track number
8
Release year
2023
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    3:11

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    • Credits

    Production & Engineering

    Writer
    Justin Tranter, Kid Harpoon, Miley Cyrus, Tyler Johnson
    Producer
    Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson
    Engineer
    Brian Rajaratnam
    Bass
    Kid Harpoon
    Drums
    Kid Harpoon
    Guitar
    Kid Harpoon
    Additional Vocals
    Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson
    Assistant Mixing Engineer
    Matt Wolach
    Bass Synthesizer
    Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson
    Drum Programmer
    Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson
    Engineered At
    Ridgemont High (Los Angeles, CA)
    Horns
    Ivan Jackson
    Mastering Engineer
    Joe LaPorta, Randy Merrill
    Mixing Engineer
    Mark “Spike” Stent
    Synthesizer
    Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson
    Video Director
    Jacob Bixenman
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