I'm Glad
Captain Beefheart and the 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
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 of Captain Beefheart's "I'm Glad" express a journey from despair to joy following a relationship. The opening line "so sad baby so glad girl" sets the tone of a mixed emotion, which encapsulates the initial encounter with the subject of the song. The songwriter describes his initial feelings of sadness and despair when the girl arrived, the feeling of isolation and depression, represented by the image of his head hanging down. The mood then changes to one of optimism as the song shifts to the chorus, and memories of happy moments spent together are recalled as they walked together, kissed in the dark and saw leaves burn. The memories are represented by the symbol of the light spark, which has become an ember of light in his life, illuminating the good times spent with her.
The bridge is a heartfelt appeal for her to return, with the sun representing a return to happiness, should she come back into his life. The song's crescendo arrives when it's revealed that the girl had called him "the best man she had ever had." This realization solidifies the transformation from sadness to happiness, as he expresses his happiness through "now I'm glad oh so glad." The song's transformation from the sad tone of the first line to the joyful tone of the final line represents the emotional journey through a relationship's ups and downs, recounting happy memories and yearning to have those moments back again.
Line by Line Meaning
When you first came round I was sad
I was unhappy and feeling low when you first entered my life.
My head hung down I felt really bad
I had a heavy heart and was feeling down and defeated.
Now I'm glad, glad about the good times that we've had
Despite my initial sadness, I'm happy now and grateful for the positive experiences we've shared.
Walked in the park
We strolled through the park together.
Kissed in the dark
We shared a romantic moment in the darkness.
Leaves burned just like just like a spark
The leaves on the trees caught fire like a spark in the air.
Now I'm glad
I'm happy now, after experiencing a sense of sadness earlier.
Glad about the good times that we've had
I'm grateful for the positive experiences we've shared.
You went away I cried night and day
When you left, I was deeply upset and would cry at night.
For what you done I had to pay
I faced consequences for something that you did.
Left me so blue I don't know
I was left feeling so sad and down, and unsure of what to do.
Where to go or what to do
I was at a loss, not knowing where to turn or what actions to take.
Please come back and let the sun shine through
I'm asking for you to return and bring happiness and light back into my life.
Sun passed behind a cloud
The sun became obstructed by a cloud, plunging my surroundings into shadows.
I felt so proud
I experienced a sense of deserved pride in myself and my actions.
We walk down the street people smile that we meet
As we walked together, people we encountered smiled at us.
And I'm glad glad about the good times that we've had
Once again, I express my gratitude and happiness for the positive experiences we've shared.
You said I was the best man that you've ever had oh!
You praised me, stating that I was the best partner you've ever had in your life.
Now I'm glad oh so glad
I'm ecstatic and grateful for the happiness that you bring to my life.
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☺️