River of Souls
Dan Fogelberg · Portrait: Music Of Dan Fogelberg From 1972-1997 [1997]
And I wait for the tide
It seems I've passed this way before
In an earlier time
I hear a voice like mystery
Blowing warm through the night
The silent moon embraces me
And I'm drawn to her light
I follow footprints in the sand
To a circle of stone
Find a fire burning bright
Though I came here alone
And in the play of shadows cast
I can dimly discern
The shapes of all who've gone before
Calling me to return
There are no names
That fit these faces
There are no lines that can define
These ancient spaces
The spirits dance across the ages
And melt into a river of souls
Lo que es de mio ~~ what is mine ~~
Lo que es de dios ~~ what is god's ~~
Lo que es del rio ~~ what is the river's ~~
Melt into a river of souls
I take my place along the shore
And I wait for the tide
It seems I've passed this way before
In an earlier time
To every man the mystery
Sings a different song
He fills his page of history
Dreams his dreams and is gone
There are no names
That fit these faces
There are no lines that can define
These ancient spaces
The spirits dance across the ages
And melt into a river of souls
Lo que es de mio ~~ what is mine ~~
Lo que es de dios ~~ what is god's ~~
Lo que es del rio ~~ what is the river's ~~
Melt into a river of souls
River of Souls
Dan Fogelberg's "River of Souls" stands as a quintessential example of his signature acoustic ballad style, blending folk and country influences with a sweeping, emotive melody. Recorded for the comprehensive compilation "Portrait: Music Of Dan Fogelberg From 1972-1997," the track exemplifies Fogelberg's ability to craft introspective narratives that resonate deeply with listeners. The song's structure relies on a gentle, driving rhythm and Fogelberg's distinctive vocal delivery, creating an atmosphere of quiet reflection often found in his work from the 1980s. It captures the essence of his discography, where personal storytelling meets universal themes of longing and memory, solidifying his place in the landscape of American adult contemporary and acoustic folk music.
