Bend In The River

Leftover Salmon · Other Songs - Leftover Salmon

Running through a field of clover

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.