(12) One deep river

[Knopflerfan]

Should I find a minus in this song, which for me is one of the best in his career, is that... it ends too early. Could have gone on and leave us with that everlasting feeling... Yes, at a certain point it could start with a proper, ludicrious solo, but it's ok for me with all those licks that flow with the music.

Do you know what song makes me think of?
Forever young, Bob Dylan.
Just to say, the magnificence of this song ;-)

Good call with forever young! I love One Deep River but like you ends far too soon....another tearjerker of a track

[Dutchessy]

Hey i said that already some posts above K-Alberto that it reminded me of forever young. I am not the only one it seems.

[K-alberto]

Hey i said that already some posts above K-Alberto that it reminded me of forever young. I am not the only one it seems.

Yep!!!  I had tried not to read too much before having a listen
Thanks Dutchessy!!! 

[Jules]

You are a one deep river... that lines makes me remember that conversation about the gramatically thing using "One deep river" instead of "A deep river", which makes me think this song is not really about the Tyne but about a person which is strong or good like a river that is deep, so, a lot!

[Knopflerfan]

You are a one deep river... that lines makes me remember that conversation about the gramatically thing using "One deep river" instead of "A deep river", which makes me think this song is not really about the Tyne but about a person which is strong or good like a river that is deep, so, a lot!

MK is most definitely alluding to the Tyne in those lyrics....

[Jules]

You are a one deep river... that lines makes me remember that conversation about the gramatically thing using "One deep river" instead of "A deep river", which makes me think this song is not really about the Tyne but about a person which is strong or good like a river that is deep, so, a lot!

MK is most definitely alluding to the Tyne in those lyrics....

I don't understand the lyrics line by line but the little I got made me think he's talking about/to someone.

If anyone could transcribe the lyrics it would be great, if not, maybe the official website would release them tomorrow, hopefully.

[Knopflerfan]

You are a one deep river... that lines makes me remember that conversation about the gramatically thing using "One deep river" instead of "A deep river", which makes me think this song is not really about the Tyne but about a person which is strong or good like a river that is deep, so, a lot!

MK is most definitely alluding to the Tyne in those lyrics....

I don't understand the lyrics line by line but the little I got made me think he's talking about/to someone.

If anyone could transcribe the lyrics it would be great, if not, maybe the official website would release them tomorrow, hopefully.

I guess like with most MK songs, they go off and have a life of their own. One can interpret the words any which way but to me he is reminiscing about Newcastle and the Tyne but alternatively one could think he is singing about someone....

[TommyJ88]

Beautiful, beautiful song—musically and lyrically. In my opinion, this (along with several others on the album) happily sits on the top shelf with the rest of Mark’s very best material.

[Jules]

You are a one deep river... that lines makes me remember that conversation about the gramatically thing using "One deep river" instead of "A deep river", which makes me think this song is not really about the Tyne but about a person which is strong or good like a river that is deep, so, a lot!

MK is most definitely alluding to the Tyne in those lyrics....

After reading the lyrics, yes you're right, he seems to be describing landscapes of Newcastle...

[Knopflerfan]

You are a one deep river... that lines makes me remember that conversation about the gramatically thing using "One deep river" instead of "A deep river", which makes me think this song is not really about the Tyne but about a person which is strong or good like a river that is deep, so, a lot!

MK is most definitely alluding to the Tyne in those lyrics....

After reading the lyrics, yes you're right, he seems to be describing landscapes of Newcastle...

'Wherever you're going, wherever you are' is to me the Tyne flowing...

Truly an MK classic....

[Jules]

You are a one deep river... that lines makes me remember that conversation about the gramatically thing using "One deep river" instead of "A deep river", which makes me think this song is not really about the Tyne but about a person which is strong or good like a river that is deep, so, a lot!

MK is most definitely alluding to the Tyne in those lyrics....

After reading the lyrics, yes you're right, he seems to be describing landscapes of Newcastle...

Truly an MK classic....

Actually there is nothing that makes you think he talks about Newcastle further than the picture of the cover, LOL

[Knopflerfan]

You are a one deep river... that lines makes me remember that conversation about the gramatically thing using "One deep river" instead of "A deep river", which makes me think this song is not really about the Tyne but about a person which is strong or good like a river that is deep, so, a lot!

MK is most definitely alluding to the Tyne in those lyrics....

After reading the lyrics, yes you're right, he seems to be describing landscapes of Newcastle...

Truly an MK classic....

Actually there is nothing that makes you think he talks about Newcastle further than the picture of the cover, LOL

Very true!!

[stratmad]

For me this is the most intense song on this album, on a par with Brothers in Arms.
I couldn't help thinking that it's a funeral song, from a friend to a friend who's passed away. Chet? Brendan? Tina? It could be so many others.
But in spite of that, for me it's a happy, peaceful song, because of the gospel music and the way he sings it - full of love and a positive perspective. That's what I admire Mark for!
 

[Brunno Nunes]

For me, in my semantic universe, Mark Knopfler is the deep river of the song, listening and reading the lyrics, it's like a meaningful farewell. The day he leaves, I will listen to this song and it will take on an even deeper meaning for me. May this day take a long time to arrive! (Needless to say, this song touched me in a strong way!)

[Knopflerfan]

For me, in my semantic universe, Mark Knopfler is the deep river of the song, listening and reading the lyrics, it's like a meaningful farewell. The day he leaves, I will listen to this song and it will take on an even deeper meaning for me. May this day take a long time to arrive! (Needless to say, this song touched me in a strong way!)

Great interpretation and wholeheartedly agree. One very powerful song!