Till I Gain Control Again
Crystal Gayle Lyrics


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Just like the sun over the mountain top
You know I'll always come again
You know I like to spend my morning time
Like sunlight dancing on your skin

I've never gone so wrong as for telling lied to you
What you've seem is what I've been
And there is nothing I can hide from you
You see me better than I can

Out on the road that lies before me now
There are some turns where I will spin
I only hope that you can hold me now til I can gain control again

Like a lighthouse you must stand alone
Landmark a sailor's journey's end
No matter what seas I've been sailing on
I'll always roll you way again

Out on the road that lies before me now




There are some turns where I will spin
I only hope that you can hold me now til I can gain control again

Overall Meaning

In Crystal Gayle's song "Till I Gain Control Again," the singer is expressing their devotion and dependence on their partner. The comparison to the sun over the mountain top suggests that the singer will always return to their loved one, just as the sun rises every day. The second line, "You know I'll always come again," further emphasizes this commitment to their partner. The third line describes the singer's fondness for spending their mornings with their loved one, comparing it to sunlight dancing on their skin, which is a sensual and romantic image.


The second stanza suggests that the singer has made mistakes in the past and may continue to do so in the future, as indicated by the line "Out on the road that lies before me now, there are some turns where I will spin." However, the singer is hoping that their partner will continue to support them through these difficult moments until they can regain control of their situation. It's a vulnerable admission of weakness and a plea for patience and understanding.


Overall, the lyrics of "Till I Gain Control Again" convey a sense of deep love, devotion, and trust between the singer and their partner. While the singer acknowledges their imperfections and potential mistakes, they are confident that their partner sees them for who they truly are and will always be there to offer support and guidance when needed.


Line by Line Meaning

Just like the sun over the mountain top
I will always come back to you like the sun rises over the mountain top


You know I'll always come again
You can count on me always coming back to you


You know I like to spend my morning time
I enjoy spending my mornings with you


Like sunlight dancing on your skin
Spending time with you feels like the warmth of sunlight on my skin


I've never gone so wrong as for telling lied to you
I have never made a mistake as big as lying to you


What you've seem is what I've been
You see the real me and that is who I truly am


And there is nothing I can hide from you
I cannot keep any secrets from you


You see me better than I can
You know me better than I know myself


Out on the road that lies before me now
I am embarking on a journey with uncertain paths ahead


There are some turns where I will spin
There may be obstacles or challenges along the way


I only hope that you can hold me now til I can gain control again
I hope you can support me until I find my footing again


Like a lighthouse you must stand alone
You are like a lighthouse, standing strong and immovable


Landmark a sailor's journey's end
You are a guiding light for me, and the end of this journey is finding my way back to you


No matter what seas I've been sailing on
Regardless of where my journey takes me or what I face


I'll always roll you way again
I will always find my way back to you, without fail




Lyrics © TRAVELLERS HOLLOW MUSIC
Written by: RODNEY J. CROWELL

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@messyefanaiyvaine873

Just like the sun over the mountain top
You know I'll always come again
You know I love to spend my morning time
Like sunlight dancing on your skin
I've never gone so wrong as to telling lies to you
What you've seen is what I've been
There is nothing I could hide from you
You see me better than I can
Out on the road that lies before me now
There are some turns where I will spin
I only hope that you can hold me now
Till I can gain control again

Like a lighthouse you must stand alone
Landmark the sailor's journeys end
No matter what sea I've have been sailing on
I'll always roll this way again
Out on the road that lies before me now
There are some turns where I will spin
I only hope that you can hold me now
Till I can gain control again



@7christie1

Thanks for the post. Beautiful song sung by a beautiful woman.

Lyrics

Just like the sun over the mountain top 
You know I'll always come again 
You know I love to spend my morning time 
Like sunlight dancing on your skin 
I've never gone so wrong as to telling lies to you 
What you've seen is what I've been 
There is nothing I could hide from you 
You see me better than I can 
Out on the road that lies before me now 
There are some turns where I will spin 
I only hope that you can hold me now 
Till I can gain control again

Like a lighthouse you must stand alone 
Landmark the sailor's journeys end 
No matter what sea I've have been sailing on 
I'll always roll this way again 
Out on the road that lies before me now 
There are some turns where I will spin 
I only hope that you can hold me now 
Till I can gain control again

Songwriters: Rodney J. Crowell



All comments from YouTube:

@messyefanaiyvaine873

Just like the sun over the mountain top
You know I'll always come again
You know I love to spend my morning time
Like sunlight dancing on your skin
I've never gone so wrong as to telling lies to you
What you've seen is what I've been
There is nothing I could hide from you
You see me better than I can
Out on the road that lies before me now
There are some turns where I will spin
I only hope that you can hold me now
Till I can gain control again

Like a lighthouse you must stand alone
Landmark the sailor's journeys end
No matter what sea I've have been sailing on
I'll always roll this way again
Out on the road that lies before me now
There are some turns where I will spin
I only hope that you can hold me now
Till I can gain control again

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@Spookythecaique

I love Crystal. She was my earliest influence as a vocalist... She's beautiful, elegant and has a voice of velvet. Met her twice, and just as sweet and beautiful in person too.

@sweetlife031

+Desiree Vargas - I've met her also...She's a wonderful person!

@Spookythecaique

Yes, she is. I had the honor of working with some of her band members on a few music projects. All of them were so kind... 

@stephenokwiri9215

I totally agree with you Desiree Vargas, count yourself lucky to have met her in person. I know I will never meet her but kindly let her know that her music inspired many Africans especially hear in Nairobi,Kenya. It is unfortunate she does not know

@theafricanphilosopherqueen3032

most beautiful version ...awesome

@ukmatchbox1-753

+Desiree Vargas - takes one to know one :)

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@agnessmith9313

One of a kind...gorgeous, classy and true to herself. There aren't many of these women left in this morally corrupt world of entertainment.

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