The tender touch of night upon the world The river running silently for her Sometimes I think she's made from winter's frost Her beauty is the kind that makes You feel like you forever will be lost The river Seat of mercy It will embrace the rich and poor There is no controversy The river runs As silent as before She's lying like a precious piece of art She has a thing for tearing me apart The river is as silent as her eyes I let the water grace her body and Slowly she is brought into the night The river Seat of mercy It will embrace the rich and poor There is no controversy The river runs As silent as before I watch the river run I watch the river run As silent as before The river Seat of mercy It will embrace the rich and poor There is no controversy The river runs As silent as before I watch the river run I watch the river run As silent as before