I'm so Glad
ERIC CLAPTON &/THE CREAM Lyrics
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I'm so glad
I'm so glad
I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
Tired of weeping
Tired of moaning
Tired of groaning for you
[Chorus]
Tired of weeping
Tired of moaning
Tired of groaning for you
[Chorus: x8]
Eric Clapton & The Cream's song "I'm so glad" is essentially an upbeat blues song that talks about a man who has finally emerged from a long period of sadness brought about by a difficult romantic relationship. The song begins with the declaration, "I'm so glad," as the singer expresses his joy at finally feeling free from the emotional tumult he has been experiencing. He emphasizes this feeling by repeating the phrase, "I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad," three times. He then goes on to express his confusion regarding what he should do with his newfound joy.
The singer then goes into the refrain of the song where he talks about his weariness and lack of energy from always weeping, moaning, and groaning over his romantic troubles. He repeats this refrain twice before going back to the chorus.
The chorus repeats the initial declaration of joy, "I'm so glad," eight times, emphasizing the singer's happiness and relief. He cannot contain his joy and continues repeating the phrase until the end of the song.
Overall, "I'm so glad" is a classic blues song that talks about the indescribable feeling of freedom and happiness after a long period of emotional pain. Through the use of effective repetition and traditional blues rhythms, Eric Clapton & The Cream have created a timeless piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so glad
I am overwhelmed with happiness and joy
I'm so glad
I am ecstatic and grateful beyond words
I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad
I am repeatedly expressing my elation and satisfaction
Don't know what to do
I am at a loss, unsure of my next steps
Don't know what to do
I am feeling perplexed and uncertain
Don't know what to do
I am struggling with indecision and confusion
Tired of weeping
I am exhausted from crying and shedding tears
Tired of moaning
I am worn out from expressing my sorrow and anguish
Tired of groaning for you
I am fatigued from my longing and yearning for you
I'm so glad
I am once again expressing my immense joy and contentment
I'm so glad
I am still overwhelmed with happiness and gratification
I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad
I am still relentlessly conveying my excitement and satisfaction
Tired of weeping
I am still drained from shedding tears
Tired of moaning
I am still fatigued from expressing my sorrow
Tired of groaning for you
I am still weary from my intense longing for you
Lyrics © WYNWOOD MUSIC CO. INC.
Written by: NEHEMIAH CURTIS "SKIP" JAMES
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