Music Monday: Hudson River

When it comes to song lyrics, the Hudson River is truly global. Today's Music Monday song is by Swedish singer songwriter Eva Eastwood (birth name Eva Östlund). Although primarily a rockabilly artist, Eastwood's 2006 album, Ton of Heart, took a more country/folk turn, and featured all-English songs, including "Hudson River." Today, Eastwood remains a top-charting artist in Sweden.

HUDSON RIVER SONG - LYRICS
by Eva Eastwood
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As far as I could see now, Mama
I stood in front of a big wall
and the hole you left within my heart
kept me listenin' for an important call

And I promise you that I stood up
When I heard somebody say let's let her
A voice as strong as the Hudson River.

5 o'clock a.m. I turned to see what your friend had got
In spite of who I am he opened up for me a shot

And the love that he delivered
Was as deep as the Hudson River

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Maybe I ain't never turned to God
If I could have kept you here for real
Maybe I ain't never been so odd
If I wouldn't have had this heart to heal
And I done so many stupid things
At the time I thought that I would wither
When I was lonesome as the Hudson River

To feel the whole of you, I turned to see what your friend had got
In spite of who I am he opened up for me a shot
And imagined I needed a forgiver
Just as precious as the Hudson River

5 o'clock a.m. I turned to see what your friend had got
In spite of who I am he always kept the door unlocked
And the tone of love that he delivered
Was as strong as the Hudson River

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

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