When you were a young girl, you had a rag doll
The only doll you ever owned
I love you just the way you love your rag doll
But only now my love has grown
Oh and it gets stronger
Talkin’ every day
Yeah gettin’ deeper honey
Come with me
And it gets higher, every way
I love you oh
River deep and mountain high, yeah yeah yeah
If I lost you would I cry
I love you baby, baby, baby
You got me woman
I done lost all control
I need you baby
Like a river needs to roll
I love you baby
Like a mountain gonna love the sky
I love you baby
River deep and mountain high
Every day now
Take me with you take my by the hand momma
Lead me to the door
Gotta go gotta go anyway
Get me to the floor
Gotta take you everywhere I go yeah
Gotta take you down downtown
Gotta screw around
Oh yeah
Exploring Unfathomable Love: A Deep Dive into “River Deep, Mountain High”
Bob Seger’s rendition of “River Deep, Mountain High” captures the intensity and growth of love through vivid natural imagery. The lyrics compare the narrator’s devotion to elemental forces—rivers and mountains—emphasizing a passion that intensifies with time. The opening references to a cherished childhood rag doll symbolize innocence and attachment, which evolves into a mature, all-consuming affection. Phrases like “gettin’ deeper” and “gettin’ higher” reinforce the idea that genuine love doesn’t stagnate; instead, it grows stronger and more profound with each passing day. The urgency in the latter verses conveys a restless yearning, underscoring the transformative power of love that propels the narrator forward. Ultimately, the song paints a picture of an enduring, unshakable bond—one that is both powerful and vulnerable.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Seger
- Songwriters: Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Phil Spector