I'm Tore Down
Healey Jeff Lyrics
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I'm tore down, I'm almost level with the ground
Well, I feel like this when my baby can't be found
I went to the river to jump in
My baby showed up and said, "I will tell you when"
Well, I'm tore down, I'm almost level with the ground
I love you babe with all my heart and soul,
Love like mine will never grow old
Love you in the morning and in the evening too
Every time you leave me I get mad with you
I love you baby with all my might
Love like mine is out of sight
I'll lie for you if you want me to
I really don't believe that your love is true
I'm tore down, I'm almost level with the ground
Well, I'm tore down, I'm almost level with the ground
Well, I feel like this when my baby can't be found
The lyrics to Healey Jeff's "I'm Tore Down" express the singer's feelings of heartbreak and desperation when his lover is no longer with him. The repeated line "I'm tore down, I'm almost level with the ground" symbolizes the singer's emotional state, as he feels completely empty and leveled by the loss of his lover. He expresses his love for his lover, but also hints at a sense of frustration and unbelief in her love for him, stating "I'll lie for you if you want me to, I really don't believe that your love is true."
The singer goes to the river, perhaps planning to end his life, but he is stopped by his lover's arrival. This suggests that the singer's love is so strong that even in his deepest despair, he is unable to go through with it. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's hopelessness without his lover.
Overall, "I'm Tore Down" is a classic blues song that captures the sense of despair that often accompanies heartbreak. Despite its simple structure, the song's emotional power and raw lyrics have made it a beloved tune for blues enthusiasts over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tore down, I'm almost level with the ground
I am emotionally drained and almost feel like giving up
Well, I feel like this when my baby can't be found
When my significant other is not around, I feel lost and hopeless
I went to the river to jump in
I contemplated ending my life
My baby showed up and said, "I will tell you when"
My significant other intervened and stopped me from taking drastic actions
Love like mine will never grow old
My love for my significant other is timeless and everlasting
Love you in the morning and in the evening too
I love my significant other all day, every day
Every time you leave me I get mad with you
When my significant other leaves me, I feel angry and hurt
I love you baby with all my might
I love my significant other with every ounce of my being
Love like mine is out of sight
My love is intense and passionate
I'll lie for you if you want me to
I am willing to deceive others for the sake of my significant other
I really don't believe that your love is true
I have doubts about the authenticity of my significant other's love
Well, I'm tore down, I'm almost level with the ground
My emotional state is low and I feel almost defeated
Well, I feel like this when my baby can't be found
When my significant other is absent, I feel hopeless and lost
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Written by: Sonny Thompson
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