The River, The Spout - Rusty Clanton (original)

This one's about being selfish and someone loving you who isn't.
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Lyrics:
Four walls, a roof, and plenty of
attention and food all my life.
Don't you think that'd be enough
To learn how to love you?
I'm sorry I don't always know
just what to say, how to say it,
and how to let the small things go.
You make it look so easy to do.
'Cause if you're the River than I must be the spout.
Where you deliver, I barely spit it out.
You know that no one wants a taste unless it's flowing cool and clean.
You're what love is made of.
My imitation's cheap.
Honest, I don't remember when
I had a thought pass through my head not about me in the end
and I don't know how to curb it.
Can't help but wonder why I don't
ever feel the icey touch of pointed fingers, told you so's.
Heaven knows I've earned it
'Cause if you're the River than I must be the spout.
Where you deliver, I barely spit it out.
You know that no one wants a taste unless it's flowing cool and clean.
You're what love is made of.
My imitation's cheap.
I don't want to lose you
and I know you're not a game I'm playin.
When will I ever understand?
The more I know it
the less I want to show it.
Love means folding with a winning hand.
'Cause if you're the River than I must be the spout.
Where you deliver, I barely spit it out.
You know that no one wants a taste unless it's flowing cool and clean.
You're what love is made of.
My imitation's cheap.
THANKS YOU GUYS

[@doddleoddle]

Yeah BUD Pretty pretty

[@RustyClantonOfficial]

Dodie you always say the kindest things thanks so much. It's so encouraging. Let's sing another duet please.

[@tessaviolet]

aw beautiful.

[@RustyClantonOfficial]

If you're selfish and you know it, write a song! ;D

[@user-hs9hr5hs7n]

*clap clap*

[@louiseandrewrivera6253]

*aggressively writes a song

[@annamariebeilner7761]

Good God the honesty in this song is so refreshing (and depressing)

[@pandaluna0]

or you can write a song anyway... cause... you know... Words just pop in your head outta nowhere when you're busy trying to stay grounded

[@ElizabeteLaudina]

'You're what love is made of. My imitation's cheap.' I can't

[@haleyblaismusic]

I'm 10 seconds in and it's amazing

[@haleyblaismusic]

OMG it keeps getting better

[@haleyblaismusic]

THESE LYRICS

[@Queerbbby]

hope you're okay :)

[@martynab7616]

If you're both not married by twenty-five...

[@RustyClantonOfficial]

Thankkkks Haleeeeeyyyyy!

[@blob605]

Love means folding with a winning hand Rusty the lyrics you come up with, with your original songs will always amaze me, this line in paticular is so cute and so good I can't describe it Good job, the melody melts my heart in such a lovely way

[@ornella7186]

hiii! could you please explain the meaning behind this? I'm not a native english speaker and I don't think I fully understand this. thanks in advance :) x

[@blob605]

+Ornella the lyric? Of course, the term 'folding' comes from a game called Poker, where you have a hand of cards to play, and you give up that hand of cards if you think you will not win, 'folding them away' if you like. So if you 'fold' a winning hand of cards, your sacrificing that. Love means giving all you have for them. Hope that explains that, let me know if you're still unsure ^.^

[@RustyClantonOfficial]

+Tara Davenport BINGO! ;D glad you like it!

[@كاتيكاتي-ز8ج]

days a new Rusty song goes up are good days

[@كاتيكاتي-ز8ج]

also these harmonies are giving me serious Belle Brigade vibes, in the best way

[@letitb8158]

i love the addition of the background noise

[@biadagaarte]

oh, Rusty, you never let me down. This is beautiful. Every time I listen to it I have a new favorite line haha

[@SusanEdelstein]

Why did I just find out that you existed and just fall in love with folk music? Never stop making music please and thank you.

[@TheLynnShow]

Absolutely beyond beautiful. My all-time favorite originals.

[@piyushajohnson6486]

The harmonies are so prettyyyy

[@Lily.valkyrie]

the lyrics, the backound noise, the harmony, the guitar, the voice- gooooooooooood darrrnnn musiicc!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MaisieHPeters]

I love the chord on 'call and clean' SO much and the melody in the bridge and also these lyrics are gorgeous please come to England and sing with me thank u xxxxxx

[@RustyClantonOfficial]

It's my dreeeeam! I always say this but WE HAVE TO WRITE TOGETHER

[@sabrinasmnelli]

I AM FEELING EVERY FEELING BROTHRRRR THIS IS BEAUTIFUL

[@RustyClantonOfficial]

YA BROTHRRRRR!

[@theressearuta1257]

It’s been 4 years and here I am, sobbing, AGAIN. This song is such a classic. Thank you, Rusty. Wherever I am in life, I always find my way back to this song. 💗

[@supajoi]

The sound of the wind through the trees is called Psithurism - a beautiful addition to a beautiful song.

[@SkinnyBigManVids]

RUUSTY WTF you cannot upload a song this good and not give us an option to download/buy a studio version come on!

[@DavidTriangle]

charming as always Rusty

[@Novkii]

"Honest, I don't remember when I had a thought pass through my head not about me in the end" So. Good. You write such gorgeous lyrics every time.

[@coolgirltasha]

i love it when my heart is ripped out of my chest because of how beautiful this is

[@frostyfox5960]

whoever disliked this has lost their mind! You have the voice of an angle I swear

[@kaiitsang]

Beautifully written sir! kind of in love with the 'told you so's' line ^_^

[@jaleedunyon2930]

I LOVE ALL YOUR MUSIC WHY HAVE I ONLY JUST FOUND IT

[@RustyClantonOfficial]

WELCOMMMMME!

[@AutumnAndersen]

wow rusty

[@buttersock7234]

it's 3 in the afternoon and I have just woken up, and my first thoughts of the day are that this song is gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. well done Mr. Clanton

[@starkid-zl5nj]

(listening to it for the 23rd time and I love it more and more every time great job rusty)

[@aleciajohn7674]

You've gone and done it again Rusty. Such a beautiful melody and lyrics

[@Luvintoliv]

I can't even express how much I love this. The melody is catchy and sweet and the harmonies are on point. The lyrics are so meaningful and wonderfully written. I've said this many times and I'll say it a thousand times more, you're a musical genius Rusty. I've been in love with your music for four or so years and your older stuff like "Ribs n Things" are all still stuck in my head. Your newer stuff? Even better and will probably be songs I'll sing until the very end of time.

[@gracecowan1918]

This is the perfect song for right now, Rusty. I'll never stop thanking you for your wonderful music.

[@jessicaswarbrick6581]

oh Rusty please stop being so wonderful my heart cant handle it

[@iamnowonutubehi]

i cannot stop listening to this, it's beautiful.

[@viktoriavillaflores1691]

I already felt like crying just listening to the intro and well yep the lyrics never failed me

[@iansilang5732]

I still think about this one pretty often

[@iansilang5732]

very often

[@FreakBellSeven]

I really feel this song, from both ends. Beautiful melody, too. I'll be listening to this one for a while today.

[@hyrise9]

Sitting on the porch with my guy, listening to this and enjoying a summer sunset. Thanks for the amazing tune and the lovely vibes

[@mirandom22]

I feel like there's a piece of you in every song. That's probably why they always affect me so much. I'm happy you share with us and I'm thankful for what you share.

[@annefad]

Rusty, how are you capable of breaking my heart and make me realise i have no one to share this beautiful song with, but at the same time you're able to make me feel calm and realise that the world is a beautiful place? I love this song :)

[@corey_el]

Goodness, every song you write cuts straight to the core. Beautiful, rusty

[@manaproblems2465]

I've never listened to an Artist that I relate to as much as you. Thank you so much for existing.

[@jennahj_]

Aaaaahhh I just bawled my eyes out at that song! Not entirely sure why but pretty sure it's just because that's an amazing song! Gave me a lot to think about, so thank you.

[@rileybrown5425]

this song is so beautiful, I'm actually crying, thank you for this

[@hcrowley]

this is the most relaxing and beautiful song

[@ShaynainShambles]

You have the most soothing voice, Rusty. I love listening to you sing.

[@iatedolly]

How you make me fall in love with every single song of yours is beyond me but you are truly amazing at what you're doing and I hope to see you live some day. Have a nice day, Rusty!

[@saphirexD]

when you sing, i feel this override of emotions bc your songs are so perfect rusty

[@heyitsKIXx]

Aw man people are so great. I'm so glad that people like you exist. Thanks for existing, my groovy guy. Everyone in the world honestly, thank you for being alive.

[@Abijean]

Rusty, I hope you never lose the amazing "realness" that you've seemed to master in your music and videos. The lyrics to this song are so honest and that carries through in the performance. Gosh. It's just great. :)

[@makennablaine]

you never cease to amaze me. god, i love you and your music.

[@sadiejohanson5633]

I just found your music a month ago and I can't stop binge watching your videos. You're music is pretty much all I listen to.

[@katiemarentette5087]

There's something magical about the songs you write. I don't think I'll ever hear one I don't like!

[@anon5243]

This is so beautiful thx rusty for improving my day

[@caroline2095]

I feel so lucky to exist on this small planet at the same time as you and your talent. Keep on makin', brothrrrrr.

[@Shchliu]

Everything about this is so beautiful: the song, the background, and rusty himself :)

[@whitneyfitzgerald4212]

Slightly sad, beautifully written and calming to my soul all at the same time. Mmm, my favourite. Rusty, this is brilliant as always!

[@cozymonica]

I adore this song so so so very much.

[@whos_aubrey]

Ooh. That hits right in the heart. Totally a song for me- wonderful, Rusty!

[@biancahenares8035]

LOVE THESE LYRICS

[@honourelizabeth4841]

I relate to this so much. But the beautiful background and beautiful singing lessens the blow of this truth. Thank you for this, I'm sure I'll be back to listen to this again around 3 am haha

[@CassidyBrennan14]

it's beautiful how your music is just coming so naturally now, you seem like you are having a great time. I wish I was at that stage where all my originals could be as well done as yours, but I assume that just comes with practice! Keep up the inspiring work Rusty!

[@AychJayBee]

Your music soothes my soul, Rusty. Thanks for making beautiful music! Also, you & Tessa's love for each other melts my icy heart.

[@neocityorigin]

but why do you always write relatable songs in the perfect moment?!1?2!1 im in lovv

[@annakleinmusic]

The lyrics to this one are so wonderful. :-)

[@Cvlbee]

Your original songs are so fantastic.

[@allieparish7861]

Listening to you sing just makes my entire being ecstatic. You put so much love and life into your words and tunes that it melts like a Popsicle in the summer, I'm so happy I found your KZbin and subscribed!

[@RustyClantonOfficial]

I'm so happy too!! Thanks for being so encouraging, Allie!

[@devinpatrick560]

holy craP your songs just keep getting better and better

[@greenturtle3333]

This made me cry. So beautiful, and so much of what I hadn't realized I was thinking/feeling recently. Thank you. So much.

[@NinjaLB8]

Dang, everytime I hear a new original from an artist such as yourself, I get inspired to write a tune, myself but then I come up with a small bit and don't finish... this time, I'll finish

[@chloecamp3518]

Aw hope you finish

[@NinjaLB8]

+Chloe Michelle Thank you! :)

[@Theo-dz7my]

How's the song going?

[@NinjaLB8]

French Llama Pretty well thanks, still figurin' some stuffs out...

[@IndigoThornton]

Your songs make my heart feel so light, so beautiful, Rusty, such lovely music!

[@Maggie1012021]

I will never not love a rusty song, also thanks for reminding me that I had a song I didn't finish writing! It's done now XD love you rusty

[@thisisridicularse]

This hits the nail on the head, just awesome Rusty. And truly stunning vocals

[@aarenmarchi_xL]

God. I love this song. I love all your songs.

[@helenaquainton1962]

This is just so beautiful

[@lilsterr]

Please please pLEASE make an ep/album because honestly I would have it on repeat 25/7 :,) also this song is just beautiful wowowowoowwowow oml thank you for this :)

[@TheMoobly]

Ugh, forever a fan of what you do. Never lose sight of it, you truly have a gift!! Also, pretty pretty please come to Rochester NY on your next tour, I know sooo many people who would be psyched to see you and tessa play!!

[@jennleesanchez]

you're a lyrical genius

[@smelliewilliams]

this is the best thing my ears have heard well done

[@EternalFail]

Oh Rusty, your songs are always so lovely

[@jardinhope6717]

Ahhhhh love love love love love this!! Ya done it again, brothrrrrr! Proud of you!

[@thecucamberkick6159]

Been kind of feeling similarly to this for a while. Thanks for putting these feelyfeels into the musicy lyricwords.

[@altmaris_]

So I've had a really crappy day at work and your music/singing is just so calming after a hard day. Thanks for being awesome and making my day a little better. x

[@trouflelafacus]

YOU'RE AMAZING RUSTY

[@Emmythatsright]

rusty, every time i see a video from you it makes my day. this song is beautiful. thank you

[@hannahclarke5324]

so lovely. love love love

[@AzariaSpace1]

Oh, Rusty, this is a beautiful song. I love it so much. All your music is fantastic, but there's something different about this one. Maybe it's more relatable to me or something. Thank you so much for making music. It makes the world brighter. Here's hoping I can see you live again sometime. :)

[@taylarussell7208]

This is so lovely, Rusty.

[@CaitlynneRae]

Rusty you SLAY me.

[@reagan_reads_]

That's okay, didn't need my heart today. Ugh great song.

[@callmeames]

your music and videos just have something so special about them. you're helping me be a better musician by being such a great one yourself, brotherrr!

[@KelseyKoo26]

you're my inspiration for songwriting rusty, thank you for such amazing music!

[@TheLanaWhite]

blessed are the days when you upload new music ♥.♥ this is lovely.

[@bwimtg]

oh my GooDNesS Rusty this song is perfect. hit right in the centre of my heart. Y'all are the best!

[@Isse642]

This is so beautiful... Thank you.

[@TheKasd3]

This is absolutely gorgeous!!

[@sabturnerson]

SO INCREDIBLE how do you write my mind constantly

[@zero8588]

AMAZING. Rusty, I love your original songs, and I personally believe this is one of the best! And I'm kinda selfish, so I relate to it...

[@zacharylias8676]

this is so perfect.

[@sarahfife7096]

this is so heartfelt and beautiful and wow I applaud you endlessly.

[@misssummerchick33]

This is so beautiful Rusty! It's very relaxing too with the birds chirping in the background :)

[@Danny-od7hi]

Beautiful song Rusty. Love it!