[Intro] [The deep, hypnotic (chikka-chikka) of a rhythm guitar is slowly joined by a majestic string section. A thunderclap sound effect.] [Verse 1] Water trickling from the temple door A silver stream upon the dusty floor It flows down eastward, deeper as it goes Healing the desert, where the dead tree grows [Verse 2] The angel measured, one thousand cubits The water's at my ankles, I can feel it He measured again, up to my knees The river of life, Jah, brings us peace [Chorus 1] [Soulful, powerful baritone voice, backed by a choir and a driving reggae beat] River of Life, flow down from Zion! Make the Dead Sea live, turn the desert green! River of Life, a new creation! The trees of life, forever green! [Verse 3] He measured again, the water's to my waist Swimming in the current of His grace He measured once more, it was too deep to stand A river of God, flowing through the land [Bridge] [The reggae beat drops out, leaving a heroic orchestral swell. The choir sings a soaring, melodic line] (Fishers will stand upon its banks...) (A multitude of fish, a great harvest of souls...) [The reggae beat returns powerfully] [Outro] [The orchestra and reggae band fade together, leaving a deep bass note and the sound of water.] (And everything will live where the river goes...)
