I am almost lost for words when it comes to describing the
impact Run River has on me. If you really want to tune in fully and find out why, try playing it
in a quiet, dark room and see how the words speak to you. Run River is very open
musically, being layered in a clever way generating a lively feel which feeds
the superficial need for a great dance tune. However, the true beauty of the
song is its deep spiritual vibration- the foundation in its purest form stemming
from Negro Spirituals. Mozez has told me that not everyone is able to pick up
on this, but as I said before it speaks to my soul in exactly the same way as
the Negro Spirituals of old, flowing from the opening bars.
Run River is the embodiment of a spiritual journey,
universal concepts set within infinity describing man’s constant quest to
understand the purpose of self and his inbuilt need to strive, reaching to fulfil potential. As with Negro Spirituals, Run River starts from a point of
maturity and need, acceptance of the truth and hope for the future. The desire
to be in command of self: using internal power and faith to do so. Questioning
and realisation run throughout with the song based around current living.
‘Maybe this is all I have maybe all I have is me...’
presents a very challenging opening line and hits the core of our reality spot
on. My belief is that we are all about self and as infinite spirits actually
only need to look inwards to find the answers, ‘Been to the waters and the
waters been to me.’ Some people say we are God, ‘The Greatest Secret ofMankind,’ Dr Wayne Dyer.’ and part of a larger universal spirit. When we reach
a high level of spiritual understanding and work as one with the universe, as
Mozez says, life can start flowing like a river.
What is the first impression you get when someone says
river? Rivers convey a host of images. The first is power- you cannot stop a
river from flowing and it takes a great deal of work to make it flow in a new
direction: so we can add the words focus and independence. A river will rise in a storm becoming more powerful- it doesn’t shrink from trouble, trouble
empowers it. In times of drought a river could reduce to a trickle- likewise we need to
nourish our souls so they continue moving towards their destinations. Like a
river, we have hidden depths and both secrets and knowledge are stored in pockets
of our mind waiting to be unearthed at the right time. We often view rivers as
a source of freedom, after all, you can’t bottle them and if you bottle some of
their water it fails to impact upon the river as a whole entity. This is an
interesting concept if we consider spirituality as a whole entity too- the
power of the universal spirit cannot be contained although there are
individuals who fail to attend to their spiritual needs. Run River is about
searching and finding; a two way process within our physical existence. I think that usually most of us who have been
passive reach a point where we start searching for the truth- our spirit will
not remain quiet throughout our entire lives. As individuals we need to find
freedom, whether by being a free spirit or operating within a denomination that
has created its own way of being. True freedom lies within our joy, so whatever
makes you joyful serves your spirit well.
The question this song poses to the listener is: ‘Have you awoken
to your own spirituality, your truths or are you still living within the
restraints society has placed upon you? Ask your spirit to enlighten you and
the answers will appear. Like a river we were born to be free and that freedom
is a truth calling out to be shared across humanity. Run River!
Coming next- Mozez the Visionary!
Coming next- Mozez the Visionary!
Jaz McKenzie
Word Magician, Poet and Writer. Contact me for a professional
review or bio that will be presented in my original, distinctive style to help
create YOUR desired image. itsbraap@live.co.uk
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