Down by the River

By Josue Martinez 

"Down by the River" is a song by German folk duo Milky Chance. It was released as the second single from their debut studio album, Sadnecessary, on 28 March 2014 through Lichtdicht Records. The song has charted in France, Germany, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. It was composed and produced by the duo themselves. It also appears on the soundtrack of the football video game FIFA 15, published by EA Sports.

The song "Down by the River" by Milky Chance speaks about finding solace and redemption in a relationship that has faced challenges. The river symbolizes a place of renewal and cleansing, where the singer and their partner can leave past mistakes and hardships behind and begin anew. The song also addresses love, connection, overcoming problems, and the importance of appreciating life's simple moments.