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"River Man" is the second listed song from Nick Drake 's 1969 album Five Leaves Left. According to Drake's manager, Joe Boyd, Drake thought of the song as the centrepiece of the album. In 2004 the song was remastered and released as a 7" vinyl and as enhanced CD single including a video to the song by Tim Pope . Musical structure and lyrics.
- "Day is Done"
- 13 September 2004
- 1969
River Man Lyrics. [Verse 1] Betty came by on her way. Said she had a word to say. 'Bout things today. And fallen leaves. [Verse 2] Said she hadn't heard the news. Hadn't had the time to choose....
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Jan 4, 2024 · The lyrics of “River Man” are poetic and introspective, evoking a sense of melancholy and longing. Betty, a character in the song, appears to be searching for solace and meaning in her life. Drake sings, “Betty came by on her way, said she had a word to say, ‘Bout things today and fallen leaves.”.
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Learn about the song "River Man" by Nick Drake, a 1969 track from his album Five Leaves Left. Find out the meaning, interpretation, and background of the lyrics, as well as the unusual time signature and string arrangement.