I'm Tore Down
John Mayall The Bluesbreakers Lyrics
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I'm tore down, I'm almost level with the ground.
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 feel like this when my baby can't be found.
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.
[Chorus]
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.
[Chorus]
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 song "I'm Tore Down" by John Mayall expresses the feeling of being completely lost and defeated when his lover is not with him. The chorus repeats the phrase, "I'm tore down, I'm almost level with the ground," which creates an image of him feeling broken and almost non-existent without his lover. The verse, "I went to the river to jump in, my baby showed up and said, 'I will tell you when,'" suggests that he was willing to end his life without his lover. His lover then appears unexpectedly, showing that Mayall's character is unable to cope without his loved one. This adds to the emotional intensity of the song.
Mayall's verse, "I'll lie for you if you want me to. I really don't believe that your love is true," reveals his desperation for his lover's affection. The lyrics portray a man who is willing to do anything to keep his relationship alive, even if it means compromising his own values. The song's final verse concludes with "Well, I feel like this when my baby can't be found," closing the loop on the feelings of despair that come with separation from a loved one.
Overall, "I'm Tore Down" is a profound and emotionally intense song about the desperate need to be loved and recognized by a partner. It's a relatable experience for anyone who has felt deep attachment to someone, whether it ended positively or negatively.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tore down, I'm almost level with the ground.
I am so emotionally devastated that I feel like I'm physically sinking to the ground.
Well, I feel like this when my baby can't be found.
My lover's absence is causing me profound emotional distress.
I went to the river to jump in.
I was so overwhelmed by my emotions that I considered ending my own life.
My baby showed up and said, "I will tell you when."
My lover interrupted my suicidal thoughts and gave me a glimmer of hope by offering to share their feelings with me soon.
I love you babe with all my heart and soul;
My love for you is all-consuming and encompasses every part of me.
Love like mine will never grow old.
The strength and intensity of my affection is so deep that it will never weaken or disappear with time.
Love you in the morning and in the evening too.
My devotion to you is unwavering and persists throughout the day and night.
Every time you leave me I get mad with you.
I am so attached to you that your absence provokes a sense of anger and frustration within me.
I love you baby with all my might;
My love for you is so intense that it is beyond my control and takes all my energy.
Love like mine is out of sight.
The magnitude and fervor of my feelings for you are beyond what anyone else can imagine.
I'll lie for you if you want me to.
I care for you so much that I am willing to deceive others in order to protect you or make you happy.
I really don't believe that your love is true.
Despite my overwhelming affection for you, I am filled with doubt and insecurity about the authenticity of your love for me.
[Chorus]
Repeated chorus signifying the intense emotional turmoil that the absence of his lover causes.
Well, I'm tore down, I'm almost level with the ground.
Reiteration of the physical and emotional devastation caused by his lover's absence.
Well, I feel like this when my baby can't be found.
Reiteration of the intense emotional distress caused by his lover's absence.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sonny Thompson
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@alioffski45
John Mayall is a classic. He put together so many bands.
@ractajeno
I think EC had fun playing with the Bluesbreakers again. He definitely seemed to enjoy playing with Buddy. I highly recommend the DVD this is taken from! It comes with a CD as well.
@iceman273
Buddy is amazing. I talked to him at a concert about this song and solo specifically. He said it was "one of those nights that all the planets lined up well". It's beyond me how he can be on the same stage with Clapton, and close his eyes and play 100 times better than anyone else on that stage. He's so relaxed when he plays that you might think it's not him playing. Just an amazing musician from the Lone Star state!
@tarbo2000
could listen to this all year,great musicians never dates
@guitrr
Buddy Whittington is awesome! He certainly has no trouble hanging with Clapton.
@Leo-uc8zv
Of course he was 10x better at that point in his career
@knaus600
Absolute erste Klasse diese Session. John Mayall habe live mindestens drei mal gesehen. Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis!
@beetle1835
How lucky am i to have Blues as my genre of music for the last thirty five years,and to have seen all these amazing musos..............gotta love the Blues
@HipBurRn
LIVING LEGENDS...
@anettejeppesen
WOW 70 years and still going strong