Walking along by the l.a. river  This river's such a joke  And so am i  I don't know why i should believe her  I don't care what she says  I wanna die    I'd jump right in the drink   But there's no water  I'd jump right in and sink   Away from here  Poor river  Empty river  I'm feeling just like you    Walking along by the l.a. river  Stepping on broken glass  And kicking cans  She's telling me i don't even know her  I guess there's some things i won't understand    I'd love to float away like old tom sawyer  I'd love to run away and be huck finn  Poor river  Empty river  I'm feeling just like you    Walking along by the l.a. river  Reading graffiti   And throwing stones  She's looking for someone to deliver  She doesn't give a damn if i'm alone    I'd dive right in and drown  But there's no water  My head may hit the ground   But still I'm here  Poor river  L.a. river  I'm feeling just like you