I'm Tore Down
John Mayall The Bluesbreakers Eric Clapton & Chris Barber 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 The Bluesbreakers Eric Clapton & Chris Barber is essentially a blues number about feeling down and out when one's lover is not around. The chorus serves as an anchor and is repeated throughout the song. The singer sings about feeling torn down and almost level with the ground when his lover is absent from his life. He goes on to say that he loves his lover with all his heart and soul but is often driven mad by their absence. He contemplates jumping into the river but is stopped by his lover who tells him that she will let him know when it's time.
The verses of the song further explore the singer's emotional state. He talks about how much he loves his lover and how their love is a special and enduring one. However, he also reveals that he has doubts about the sincerity of his lover's feelings, noting that he would lie for her if she wanted him to, but doesn't believe that her love for him is genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tore down, I'm almost level with the ground.
I feel completely destroyed and hopeless.
I feel like this when my baby can't be found.
I only feel this way when I can't find my loved one.
I went to the river to jump in.
I was contemplating ending my life.
My baby showed up and said, "I will tell you when."
My loved one came and promised to give me an answer later, giving me hope to wait a little longer.
Love like mine will never grow old.
My love for my partner will never fade.
Every time you leave me I get mad with you.
I only get angry with my partner when they leave me.
Love like mine is out of sight.
My love for my partner is beyond measure.
I really don't believe that your love is true.
I have doubts about my partner's love for me.
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