Natalie Merchant - River Lyrics
Young and strong hollywood sonIn the early morning lightThis star fell downOn sunset boulevardYoung and strong beautiful oneWe embraced so closeIs goneWas torn awayLet the youth of america mournInclude him in their prayersLet his image linger onRepeat it everywhereWith candles, with flowersHe was one of oursOne of oursWhy dont you let him be?Hes goneWe knowGive his mother and his father peaceYour vultures candorYour casual slanderYou murder his memoryHes goneWe knowIts nothing but a tragedyLay to rest your soul and bodyLay beside your nameLay to rest your rageYour hunger and amazing graceWith candles, with flowersYou were one of oursOne of oursI saw cameras expose your lifeI heard rumors explode with liesI saw children in tearsCry and crowd around the sightOf where you had collapsed that dayWhere your last breath and wordHad been sighedWhere your heart had burstWhere you had diedI saw how they were lost in grievingAll half believing you were goneThe loss and pain of itCrime and shame of itYou were goneIt was such a nightmare raving,How could we save him from himself?
