[Verse 1] He found me by the reeds Wrapped in a shawl of rain Eyes like old pine shadows A tail of silver flame He taught me how to stand When the cold bit through my bones “Keep your chin up, little wild” Then led me home [Pre-Chorus] He said, “Run where the water bends” “Trust your feet, trust your hands” “Heart like a drum, girl” “Soft but it still stands” [Chorus] River wolf, river wolf (river wolf) You made a home in me River wolf, river wolf (river wolf) Wild as family We ran, we ran, we ran Down where the cattails lean Strong hearts, strong hearts That’s what you gave to me [Verse 2] He showed me how to read The tracks in muddy clay How to laugh at thunder And never lose my way At dawn we’d race the herons Bare feet, fur, and grin He’d nudge me with his shoulder Like, “Go on, girl, begin” [Pre-Chorus] He said, “When the dark comes low” “Don’t let your spirit fold” “Borrow fire from the sun” “And keep your brave heart bold” [Chorus] River wolf, river wolf (river wolf) You made a home in me River wolf, river wolf (river wolf) Wild as family We ran, we ran, we ran Down where the cattails lean Strong hearts, strong hearts That’s what you gave to me [Bridge] Now I take the long green path And I hear his happy growl In every splash of water In every moonlit howl I’m not lost, I’m not alone I’m his lesson, his name, his song I carry that fierce kindness And I keep running on [Chorus] River wolf, river wolf (river wolf) You made a home in me River wolf, river wolf (river wolf) Wild as family We ran, we ran, we ran Down where the cattails lean Strong hearts, strong hearts That’s what you gave to me [Outro] Run with me By the river Strong hearts Forever
