I'm Glad
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band Lyrics
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When you first came round I was sad
My head hung down I felt really bad
Now I'm glad, glad about the good times that we've had
Walked in the park
Kissed in the dark
Leaves burned just like just like a spark
Now I'm glad
Glad about the good times that we've had
You went away I cried night and day
For what you done I had to pay
Left me so blue I don't know
Where to go or what to do
Please come back and let the sun shine through
Sun passed behind a cloud
I felt so proud
We walk down the street people smile that we meet
And I'm glad glad about the good times that we've had
You said I was the best man that you've ever had oh!
Now I'm glad oh so glad
The lyrics to "I'm Glad" by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band are a straightforward representation of love, longing and fulfillment. The song opens with "so sad baby so glad girl", which is a comparison between the state of mind the singer was in before the girl came around and the joy he feels now that she's there. The lyrics express deep feelings of sadness, followed by a sudden reverie which reversed the state of mind of the singer completely.
The next few stanzas of the song are simple anecdotes of what the couple did together, such as walking in the park and kissing in the dark. The lines "leaves burned just like just like a spark" express the intensity of the moments they shared, and refer to the feelings of passion and longing that might have been present.
The chorus brings the listener back to the emotions he felt before, during the woman's absence. The singer expresses how much he has missed her and pleads for her return, hoping that the sun will shine again in his life. The song then ends on a more positive note with the singer feeling proud, smiling, and being glad about the good times they had shared.
Overall, the song is a simple but captivating expression of feelings, and the lyrics and melody are a testament to Beefheart's musical genius.
Line by Line Meaning
When you first came round I was sad
When you first came into my life, I was feeling down and unhappy
My head hung down I felt really bad
I was feeling so low and defeated that I physically couldn't hold my head up high
Now I'm glad, glad about the good times that we've had
After spending time with you and creating happy memories, I'm now happy and appreciative of the good times we shared
Walked in the park
We took a leisurely stroll in the park together
Kissed in the dark
We shared a romantic moment and kissed while hidden in the darkness
Leaves burned just like just like a spark
As we enjoyed our time together, the leaves in the fall foliage burned and crinkled like little sparks
Now I'm glad
Reflecting back on those happy moments we shared, I am content and fulfilled
Glad about the good times that we've had
I am grateful and pleased about the positive memories and experiences we created together
You went away I cried night and day
When you left me, I was so heartbroken that I cried constantly day and night
For what you done I had to pay
I suffered the consequences of your actions and was left to deal with them alone
Left me so blue I don't know
You left me feeling sad and alone, and I didn't know how to move on
Where to go or what to do
I was lost and uncertain about my next steps without you in my life
Please come back and let the sun shine through
I am begging for your return so I can feel happy and positive again
Sun passed behind a cloud
The sun temporarily disappeared behind a cloud in the sky
I felt so proud
Despite the momentary setback with the sun, I still felt confident and happy with you by my side
We walk down the street people smile that we meet
As we walked together, people noticed our happiness and smiled in response
And I'm glad glad about the good times that we've had
I continue to reflect on and appreciate the positive moments we shared together
You said I was the best man that you've ever had oh!
You gave me a compliment that made me feel special and appreciated
Now I'm glad oh so glad
Emphasizing my state of happiness and contentment after experiencing positive moments with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DON VAN VLIET
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@davidribeiro9564
so sad baby so glad girl)
When you first came round I was sad
My head hung down I felt really bad
Now I’m glad, glad about the good times that we’ve had
Walked in the park
kissed in the dark
leaves burned just like just like a spark
Now I’m glad
glad about the good times that we’ve had
You went away I cried night and day
for what you done I had to pay
Left me so blue I don’t know
where to go or what to do
please come back and let the sun shine through
Sun passed behind a cloud
I felt so proud
We walk down the street people smile that we meet
And I’m glad glad about the good times that we’ve had
You said I was the best man that you’ve ever had oh!
Now I’m glad oh so glad
@mr.username4274
When you first came round I was sad
My head hung down I felt really bad
Now I'm glad, glad about the good times that we've had
Walked in the park
kissed in the dark
leaves burned just like just like a spark
Now I'm glad
glad about the good times that we've had
You went away I cried night and day
for what you done I had to pay
Left me so blue I don't know
where to go or what to do
please come back and let the sun shine through
Sun passed behind a cloud
I felt so proud
We walk down the street people smile that we meet
And I'm glad glad about the good times that we've had
You said I was the best man that you've ever had oh!
Now I'm glad oh so glad
@EliteNormie
I would like to thank that beautiful Better Call Saul trailer for introducing me to this wonderful song.
@chisommarcus-chidozie9097
honestly
@soupforyou11
Such a brilliant fanmade trailer it was. The song fit so well with the editing of the video and the essence of the show as a whole.
@EliteNormie
@@soupforyou11 god i could rave for ages about how well put-together it is. like an actual movie trailer. done with the show's themes in mind
"My brother Jimmy is not a bad person" all we know of him so far is his Saul Goodman persona so the fuck! what a fantastic line to use as a trailer hook!
@itemax
came here just to see if anyone found the song from the vid - this is super cool guys thank you so much lol
@kendrinawaskoro3031
agree man.. they should put his trailer on AMC and Netflix!!! he did a brilliant edit!
@luigiwiiUU
Better Call Saul
@0d0d0d
+1
@keeranl3087
That was a good ass trailer
@khidalexis
“I am not okay with this” took me here☺️