Take Me To The River
Annie Lennox · Medusa
(with) all the changes, you put me through,
Take my money, my cigarretes,
I haven't seen the worst of it yet,
I wanna know, can you tell me?
Id really love to stay...
Take me to the river,
Drop me in the water,
Take me to the river,
Dip me in the water,
(Washing me down, washing me down, washing me down, washing me down)
I don't know why you treat me so bad,
Think of all the things, that we could have had,
Love is a notion, and I cant forget, (aahhh)
My sweet sixteen, I'll never regret
I wanna know, can you tell me?
Id really love to stay...
Take me to the river,
Drop me in the water,
Take me to the river,
Dip me in the water,
Love me, squeeze me,
Love me, tease me,
till i can't, till i can't, till i can't, till i can't.....
I don't know why, I love ya like I do,
All the trouble, you put me through,
sixteen candles, blowing on the wall,
And here I am, the biggest fool of all
I wanna know, can you tell me?
Id really love to stay...
Take me to the river,
Drop me in the water, (come on, come on, come on)
Dip me in the water, (oh yeah, you got to take me)
Drop me in the river, (in the river, come on)
Dip me in the water, (now take me in the water, yeah)
Drop me in the river, (you got to drop me in the river, come on, come on)
Push me in the water, (push me in the water now, come on)
Drop me in the river,
Take Me To The River
Annie Lennox's rendition of 'Take Me To The River' stands as a defining moment on her 2009 album, Medusa. Originally a soul classic by Al Green, Lennox reimagines the track with her signature ethereal vocal delivery, transforming the upbeat original into a haunting, atmospheric piece. This recording highlights her ability to reinterpret established material while maintaining the emotional core of the source material. The song fits seamlessly within the album's exploration of timeless standards and personal expression, showcasing her versatility beyond her own songwriting. As part of a broader discography that spans pop, soul, and art-rock, this cover demonstrates Lennox's enduring influence and her capacity to breathe new life into legendary compositions. The track remains a testament to her skill as an interpreter of classic songs.

