Drops In River
Fleet Foxes · Fleet Foxes [2008]
Crown of leaves, high in the window on a cold morning
Young today, old as a railroad tomorrow
Days are just drops in the river to be lost always
Only you, only you, you know
Years ago, birds of a feather would arrive nightly
Gone you know, held to another like clutched ivy
On the shore, speak to the ocean and receive silence
Only you, only you, you know
You hesitate so my memory fade, I'll hold to the first one
I wouldn't turn to another you say, on the long night we've made
Let it go
Only you, only you, you know
Only you, only you, you know
You hesitate so my memory fade, I'll hold to the first one
I wouldn't turn to another you say, on the long night we've made
Let it go
Speak to me slow my dear
No ghost of course in here
Pleased to be lonesome quiet and clear
All is alone in here
Young today, old as a railroad tomorrow
Days are just drops in the river to be lost always
Only you, only you, you know
Years ago, birds of a feather would arrive nightly
Gone you know, held to another like clutched ivy
On the shore, speak to the ocean and receive silence
Only you, only you, you know
You hesitate so my memory fade, I'll hold to the first one
I wouldn't turn to another you say, on the long night we've made
Let it go
Only you, only you, you know
Only you, only you, you know
You hesitate so my memory fade, I'll hold to the first one
I wouldn't turn to another you say, on the long night we've made
Let it go
Speak to me slow my dear
No ghost of course in here
Pleased to be lonesome quiet and clear
All is alone in here
Drops In River
Released on Fleet Foxes' 2008 self-titled debut album, "Drops In River" exemplifies the band's signature blend of folk-rock and indie-pop. The track features the group's characteristic layered harmonies, acoustic instrumentation, and introspective lyrics that explore themes of nature and emotional vulnerability. As a cornerstone of their early discography, the recording helped establish the band's reputation for atmospheric soundscapes and communal vocal textures. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of quiet contemplation while maintaining a rhythmic drive that defines the indie-folk genre of the late 2000s.