THE RIVER Songtext
von Rat Boy

(Hello, this is Thames at 6, 6, 6)
(Survivors talk of miraculous escapes)
(Hello, this is Thames at 6, 6, 6)
(On Bulkington News, we′ve got a new part and-)

Roam on the river, tune in tonight
Anchors locked down, waiting for the red light
Antennas all tethered together, forthright
Tapping the mic, talking in black and white

When a new story breaks, makes you forget the last one
Don't change the station, be patient, won′t last long
Down by the docks, on the rocks, waves are crashin'
Never alone when the beacons are flashin'


Watch the ships go by
Fighting with the tide
Spinning satellites
Broadcasting our lives
Business men on trial
Wash away their crimes
Time to fly by night
See it all this week

Only on the river
The Thames, the Thames, the Thames

Sending mixed signals, transmitting more lies
Put it to visuals, ′til we′re satisfied
And while you get at it, best you advertise
Doubling profits while slashin' the price

Watch the ships go by
Fighting with the tide
Spinning satellites
Broadcasting our lives
Business men on trial
Wash away their crimes
Time to fly by night
See it all this week

Only on the river
The Thames, the Thames, the Thames


Ghost ships, out late, no brakes
Loose lips, hot tips, deep fakes
Sweep stakes, outbreaks, mandates
This time we can′t escape

Watch the ships go by
Fighting with the tide
Spinning satellites
Broadcasting our lives
Business men on trial
Wash away their crimes
Time to fly by night
See it all this week

Only on the river (hello, this is Thames at 6, 6, 6)
The Thames, the Thames, the Thames
Only on the river (hello, this is Thames at 6, 6, 6)
The Thames, the Thames, the Thames
Only on the river (hello, this is Thames at 6, 6, 6)
The Thames, the Thames, the Thames
Only on the river (hello, this is Thames at 6, 6, 6)
The Thames, the Thames, the Thames
Only on the river