Bend In The River
Leftover Salmon · Other Songs - Leftover Salmon
Yellow hair a-flying through the breeze
Now that the rainstorm is over
The sun's shining down on you and me
Never have I seen such a vision
In my wildest memory
When I wake up in the morning
Your face is all that I see
Oh, won'tcha take me down
To the bend in the river
Hold me close under the willow trees
And tell me, darling
That you'll love me forever
And together we'll set our spirits free
River flowing blue and lazy
Carry my troubles right downstream
Sun hanging low and hazy
Right in the middle of a summertime dream
Now that you're right beside me
Never am I gonna let you go
Feeling so free and easy
Just watching that river flow
Oh, yeah, won'tcha take me down
To the bend in the river
Hold me close under the willow trees
And tell me, darling
That you'll love me forever
And together we're gonna set our spirits free
Take me down
To the bend in the river
Hold me close under the willow trees
And tell me, darling
That you'll love me forever
And together gonna set our spirits free
Oh, yeah, won'tcha take me down
To the bend in the river
Hold me close under the willow trees
And tell me, darling
That you'll love me forever
And together gonna set our spirits free
Bend In The River
Leftover Salmon's "Bend In The River" stands as a quintessential example of the band's signature sound, blending raw punk energy with the melodic sensibilities of their folk-rock roots. Released during the height of their influence in the Seattle music scene, the track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse aggressive instrumentation with introspective songwriting. The recording captures the group's dynamic interplay, featuring the driving rhythm section and the distinctive vocal delivery that became hallmarks of their discography. As a staple of their catalog, the song reflects the band's commitment to authentic expression and their significant role in shaping the alternative rock landscape of the 1990s. It remains a powerful representation of their artistic evolution and enduring legacy within the genre.

