"Hold back the river, let me look in your eyesHold back the river so ICan stop for a minute and be by your sideHold back the river, hold back"
Bay explained that the "river" represents the rush of life and time. He wrote the song after a busy period of touring when he felt a desperate need to reconnect with his friends and family properly. James Bay - Hold Back The River
"" is a hit single by English singer-songwriter James Bay, released in 2014 as part of his album Chaos and the Calm . Key Lyrics "Hold back the river, let me look in
The song's rhythmic style and pacing were inspired by the Kings of Leon track "The Bucket". Key Lyrics The song's rhythmic style and pacing
The song focuses on the struggle to maintain personal connections while life and a blossoming career move at an overwhelming pace.
Hold Back The River - song and lyrics by James Bay - Spotify
It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and was certified multi-platinum in several countries.