Demo – Unpublished – BMI Work # 76313275
© admeyermusic.com 2016–2025 – Composer & Author: Christian Meyer-Pedersen
Cover photo: Pixabay
AI remixed version of a Country track written and first recorded in 2016 of a raw Delta Blues confession, “Send My Boat Upstream” dives deep into the soul’s longing for home.
Compare with the original version, also from 2016.
Compare also with the newer Country version from 2025 version.
SUMMARY
The River is a soulful, Country style homecoming story, built around the powerful image of the river as mother, friend, and guiding force. The narrator was “born on the river,” and every time he sees the water, he feels the pull of home. The river becomes a living presence—sometimes a lady whispering his name, sometimes a force no one can resist. Through confession, longing, and bluesy repetition, he calls for his boat to be sent upstream, back to where he belongs. The song mixes themes of sin, redemption, nature’s power, and a deep spiritual connection to the water, ending with a heartfelt, insistent refrain: he’s coming home.
LYRICS
© 2016–2025 Christian Meyer-Pedersen / adMeyer
I was born on the river
A long time ago
Each time I see blue water
It’s just like coming home
Send my boat upstream
Send my boat upstream
The river is a mother
The river is a friend
I’m coming home
I’m coming home
Well I was born a natural sinner
I was born from natural sin
The harbour is awaitin’ me
Come send my ship right in
Send my boat upstream
Send my boat upstream
The river is a lady
She’s whispering my name
I’m coming home
I’m coming home
Yes, I was born on the river
So long, long ago
But still it makes me shiver
If I stay away too long
Send my boat upstream
Send my boat upstream
The river has a power
That no man can withstand
I’m coming home
‘t keeps me coming home
I’m coming home now
I’m coming home
Send my boat upstream
I’m coming home
Send my boat upstream
I’m coming home
The River (Blues) – BMI Work #76313275 – Lyrics written in and first recorded in 2016 by Christian Meyer-Pedersen – adMeyer © admeyermusic.com 2016–2025 – Music & Lyrics: Christian Meyer-Pedersen – Cover photo: Pixabay
