Help Me
LIVING ROOM - Joni Mitchell Lyrics

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Help me
I think I'm falling
In love again
When I get that crazy feeling, I know
I'm in trouble again
I'm in trouble

'Cause you're a rambler and a gambler

And a sweet-taIking-ladies man
And you love your lovin'
But not like you love your freedom

Help me
I think I'm falling
In love too fast
It's got me hoping for the future
And worrying about the past
'Cause I've seen some hot hot blazes
Come down to smoke and ash
We love our lovin'

But not like we love our freedom
Didn't it feel good
We were sitting there talking
Or lying there not talking
Didn't it feel good
You dance with the lady
With the hole in her stocking

Didn't it feel good
Didn't it feel good
Help me
I think I'm falling
In love with you

Are you going to let me go there by myself
That's such a lonely thing to do
Both of us flirting around
Flirting and flirting

Hurting too

We love our lovin'
But not like we love our freedom

Overall Meaning

Joni Mitchell's "Help Me" is a love song that explores the complexities of falling in love. In the first stanza, the singer acknowledges that they are falling in love again and that this feeling is both exciting and dangerous. The singer then describes the object of their affection as a "rambler and a gambler" who loves their freedom more than anything else. The singer finds themselves falling too fast and worrying about the future, knowing that love can be fleeting like "hot hot blazes" that turn to "smoke and ash".

The second verse is more optimistic and reminiscent. The singer remembers a pleasant moment they shared with their love interest, whether it was a deep conversation or simply lying together not talking. They recall a moment where they enjoyed dancing with someone who might not have been deemed socially acceptable. However, the last verse returns to the conflict that pervades the entire song. The singer has now fallen in love with their love interest and feels lonely when they consider the possibility of going there by themselves. They ask for their lover's help, admitting that both of them have been flirting with each other, causing hurt in the process. The final line reinforces that love is something that both parties treasure but only second to their freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

Help me
I need your assistance

I think I'm falling
I have a feeling of falling in love

In love again
I have had this feeling before

When I get that crazy feeling, I know
I am familiar with this feeling

I'm in trouble again
This feeling has caused me problems before

'Cause you're a rambler and a gambler
You have a wandering spirit and risk-taking tendencies

And a sweet-taIking-ladies man
You are charming with women

And you love your lovin'
You enjoy being in love

But not like you love your freedom
Your freedom is more important to you than being in love

I think I'm falling
I am overwhelmed with feelings of love

In love too fast
I am feeling love too soon

It's got me hoping for the future
I am looking forward to what these feelings may bring

And worrying about the past
I am afraid of repeating past mistakes

'Cause I've seen some hot hot blazes
I have had experiences that have ended badly

Come down to smoke and ash
Things can quickly go wrong

We love our lovin'
We enjoy being in love

But not like we love our freedom
Our freedom is more important to us than being in love

Didn't it feel good
Remember how good it felt

We were sitting there talking
We enjoyed each other's company

Or lying there not talking
We were comfortable being silent together

You dance with the lady
You have a sweet playful side

With the hole in her stocking
You appreciate beauty in flaws

Help me
I need your assistance

I think I'm falling
I am overwhelmed with feelings of love

In love with you
I have fallen in love with you

Are you going to let me go there by myself
Are you going to let me fall in love alone

That's such a lonely thing to do
It is a lonely feeling to be in love alone

Both of us flirting around
We are both interested in each other

Flirting and flirting
We are continuing to show interest in each other

Hurting too
We are also causing each other emotional pain

We love our lovin'
We enjoy being in love

But not like we love our freedom
Our freedom is more important to us than being in love

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Written by: Joni Mitchell

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nunya1738

10y

R C Nelson That would seem rather a first, and so telling, as the The Man and his plan...end game in play.

I lament this fact, though it is not absolute. But yes, most won't even watch something if it is in black and white, or mock something as late to the "culture" as a flip up phone, so used to "new" bullshit confection/smartphones/ipads every year that costs more and has entranced and entrapped them in meaningless technology. Who the fluck wants to watch a movie on a damn smartphone, or even a sporting event, unless there were zero options for the latter?

Lost, they are, when they forget a charger, or (less often, as they always have them, even dropping them in the toilet, the phones themselves) have to TRY and go without for even a quick hour.

I truly feel sad for them. Twitter and Facebook making them vapid and distilled for the advertisers, unable to form a complete sentence or even seeing the import in that.

Think of this--someday, after most morons allow technology to become a part of their BODIES, nano bots and the like (which is far sooner on the horizon than people think), there will be software or some virus to download and learn or be proficient at playing guitar, or piano.

Great, you say? No. You will have NONE of the journey to that skill, even self taught. You will not APPRECIATE the beauty in it.

They should have wiped those college kids off the face of the earth, when they started stealing music, in court. Not only is sound quality, the soul of the music lost, but there is NO PHYSICAL THING, no Album...just crap loaded into a phone or itouch or whatever, MP3 player. When you drop that in the toilet next time, are you seriously going to buy or replace it all?

Most folks have thousands of pictures of the kids, cousins, family...ON THEIR COMPUTERS, phones...nice how they float up, randomly, as a desktop background. Gone forever, possibly if the grid goes down. Albums with photos, ACTUAL PHOTOS, have soul.

I blame cats like Aerosmith and Led Zep, trying to jumpstart glory days, allowing their hooks and melodies to be SAMPLED, as otherwise Rap would have had its little day in the sun, vs. infiltrating the culture, replete with bitches, hoes, big pimpin', crystal...

But it is way deeper. Disney got bought, churned out slut makers of children like Brittney Spears and the other clones, music that is so formulaic and would NEVER be listened to if not for MTV, and ass in your face, or guys holding their dicks and bragging how they are the baddest. Zero originality, BY DESIGN.

All this shit, Madonna on and etc, is what THE CULTURE is being made into, and it is just sad. Guns and Cash, the next casualties, then its checkmate. Try some civil disobedience when your credit, either on a debit card or in that rice grain sized chip in your hand, or the scan of your eye tells you you can't buy water, or food, or pay your rent.

PEACE

All comments from YouTube:

@johngillespie3969

6y↑524

I was photographing Joni at a concert back in the day when another photographer yelled “smile Joni”, her reply was “you’ll have to catch it when it’s there”. Taught me everything I needed to know about photojournalism and capturing real moments. Such a beautiful and talented woman.

@peggylynn7131

6y↑42

That was pretty cool answer. She is not a poser or a pleaser. Love that.

@hmyers08279

6y↑11

John Gillespie lol yes she gave you good advice.

@dididylan-pena6597

6y↑18

Dear Lord she's just not a people pleaser🤣 Love her she's just so authentic and strongheaded

@dididylan-pena6597

6y↑1

A. Fox savage😂

@fredmoore8661

5y↑2

Good one!

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@drkimberlystclair

2y↑460

I can't believe how lucky I was to be a teenager in the 70's. Thank you God!

@Dannmcg

2y↑18

80’s kid here, and as much as I do love and miss the 80’s, I always felt I was born 10 years to late

@andreahilburn799

2y↑25

Born in 1969 and very happy to have grown up in the 70s and 80s!

@jhenry9486

2y↑10

Totally agree

@katizz988

2y↑5

Except for feminine products and research on Endometriosis.🤔🤔🤔

@davidroche668

2y↑26

I’ve always told my son how cool it was to come out of high school in the afternoon, get in my car, and hear a new song (several times a week) that would one day become a classic. Nothing like 70s music. And I appreciate this song now more than I did then.

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@patriciachamberlain1135

2y↑37

Still can't believe how lucky I was to, being a Black woman and to have worked at A&M Records in my 20's and to have been turned on to music outside of my normal genre. I love your music, grand dame. You told your story, and we HEARD YOU.

@rebelwithoutaclue8164

👍

@andreadrever1073

Perfect!!!

@robertsears3737

A & M was a progressive label as was Warner Brothers at the time..very cool you worked there my friend..Bob from New Jersey

@patriciachamberlain1135

@Robert Sears I'm also from Jersey. Left the week after highschool. Loved living in the Hollywood hills way back then. And landing that job at A&M was the icing on the cake.

@cathystruska1558

2y↑23

I’m 64 now, in 1977 I was 19, and a hippie, hanging with friends, half were hippie girls, hanging and being close. We cared for each other, the girls dug Joni, and hearing this song now brought it all back home, tear filled eyes as those beautiful days ran away like red horses over the hills✝️✌️✌️Tj. Struska

@kathyd2595

Same. I’m a year behind you. Graduated in ‘77. We were luckily and happily blessed with the most eclectic style of music in the 70s!☮️❤️

@jenniferw-c5940

2y↑1

Me...class of 78. Me, in our basement, singing so many of her songs when the feelings hit. What a creamy, fluid, effortless voice and nothing she did was a copy of someone else. Hearing her song and many others also now bring me home. I had tickets to see her play with one of her later big influences, Charles Mingus. Cancelled due to illness. She slowed down appearances back then and, I guess, was eventually diagnosed with a rare illness. Still makes me want to sing!🥰

@danielvandersall6756

26w↑20

Props to the legendary Larry Carlton, whose guitar work elevated so many artists over his long incredible career.

@knifelyfe6565

22w↑1

Love Larry's tone on this.

@jamesnabower6751

19w

So many incredible artists and musicians from this era

@twoblacklabs904

2y↑24

Joni Mitchell’s Kennedy Center Honors award (presented 12/5/21) was a well-deserved recognition of her decades of musical brilliance and activism. What a beautiful woman…

@chadstein9457

2y↑2

I just finished watching it, that's why I'm listening to the song

@southpark

7y↑180

♫Help meee I think I'm falling in derkk a derrrr♫

@DetoxGames

7y↑25

"Now playing: 'Derk a Der' by Joni Mitchell"

@joshuacampbell7710

7y↑4

The coal miners anthem! 🇺🇸

@MrEasye6996

Yoooo

@MrEasye6996

5y↑4

Shit makes me laugh everytime and i always sing it. Help ne i think im falling derkul durka.

@frankz3595

4y↑6

No, not Joni Mitchell derka jerbs, you derka jerbs!

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@joansacco9631

1y↑13

Nothing but Sweet MEMORIES when I listen to her, I'm NOW 68 young years old and I still listen and dance to her song's, I'm VERY Active and I thank the LORD for THIS 🙏I have 7 beautiful kids and 13 Grand kid's and OH BOY I'm blessed to SAY I have 5 with one on the way Great Grand babies 🥰😍❤️ Life is truly amazing as long as we don't WEAKEN 💯👊❤️❤️❤️

@danahouse3357

This song is all emotions and the depth of soul. I’ve always loved it!
One thing that I wonder is why Joni looks so grumpy at 40 seconds with Graham?

@speednwargo

1y↑15

I’m 33 years old and I’m so grateful I was brought up listening to this music from my parents that were musician. Real music, not fake digital crap people make these days.

@AlbPerNil

1y↑1

such a boomer thing to say hahahaha, enjoy being a boomer

@santosmedina4248

LMAO. Open your ears man. I love Joni Mitchell but there’s also great music being out out nowadays

@imagean52

46w↑18

Man, this brings back the best memories of my life. These were the years when music broke all the barriers. We didn't care if you were purple with horns coming out of your head. We jammed to it. Whether it was admitted or not, we crossed all barriers when it came to good music. Thank God for music.❤

@johnfreund4456

15w↑14

Somebody said to me, “Joni Mitchell is one of the greatest female musical artists of the last 100 years.”

I said, “Take the word ‘female’ out of that sentence and you’ll be right.”

And the whole irony of this, is that she considers herself a painter first.

@brianherrington7226

3y↑14

The instrumental outro to this is sublime and serene and takes my mind and ❤️ right back to early 74 18 years old in the final days of high school and ready to meet and see real life and now I tear up realizing how special those days are. And God Bless and RIP to friends and family no longer here.

@lamonthamilton667

2y↑1

Thanks Brian good thoughts..

@locdemperor4378

8y↑26

36 year old black man and this song completes my soul

@bjclark1017

8y↑4

Dude, nice comment. I'm a 67 year old black man, and I've loved Joni for 40+ years. My ex-wife exposed me to Joni Mitchell & Pink Floyd--I love the both of them, and wish I could have a fresh start with her--but, oh well, live & learn.

@locdemperor4378

8y↑1

+bjclark1017 it's sad it took me to become an adult to be exposed to such artistry. Take a listen to Emily King distance

@wonderfulchild55

8y↑6

45 year old black woman and I agree that this song is beautiful.

@andreamilly9

8y↑5

Funny how her lyrics transcend race because she sings about love, life, independence and vulnerability better than anyone. I discovered her less than 5 years ago when I was going thru rough breakups and her Blue album saved me, I listened to it so many times. Now I'm exploring her other albums and been playing Help Me and Free Man in Paris daily.

@timmullens9479

8y↑1

speaking of folks of colour : phoebe snow always reminded me of joni and I don't know why-any help -peace

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@teresatuten2233

2y↑12

70’s kid here! These songs were the soundtrack of my life!! I loved the music so much!!
✌️☮️🎶

@SoPhillyBeretta

Our calendar,music not number dates.

@deborahfrasier1221

I know that's Right 👍.
I miss the 70's. Fond memories, good meaningful music back then.☺️😉😃😀💯

@williamchristian8389

27w↑20

One of the Most beautiful songs, EVER!!!

@Callahan1373

3y↑12

Hard to believe thousands of people do not like this song.........soul less creatures

@hanksmiththemusicman5006

3y↑1

You got to understand that when Joni came out just about everyone was tuned into Rock music. Dylan had single handedly squashed the folk movement and Joni was categorized as folk music so we heard her, knew she was good but considered her weird for not joining the Beat Club so we put her on the back burner... Big mistake but those were the times.

@dcore64

2y↑19

Brilliant songwriter. Cream of the crop in a very incredible era.

@anthonyyeras6784

2y↑20

June 1974. A few weeks before graduation. A few girls in my class are singing this in the lunch room at JHS 210 in Ozone park Queens! Bell bottoms, flower shirts, marshmallow shoes and Pro Keds! Great to be a teenager in the 70s!

@mr.sinclair4940

2y↑3

Believe remember the the exact moment feeling this song strong!!!

@cehayes74

10y↑31

Real Songwriting
Real Talent
Real Instruments
New Generation please take notes !!!

@sherrijamison338

10y↑5

Look up Laura Marling. Some of our generation did.

@sherrijamison338

10y↑4

Andy Mckee, Craig D'andrea, Laura marling, The Black Keys, Lucy Rose, Michael Kiwanuka, Ben Howard, Fleet foxes, the first aid kit, The civil wars, Johnny Flynn, The tallest man on earth... Just because it's not played on the radio doesn't mean there's not another generation of amazing musicians. Heck look up Gobloots, he isn't signed yet but he is one hell of a musician. Just because you haven't heard of them doesn't not mean they aren't there. Not trying to be rude, it's just so sad that every one keep saying this generation lacks with good musicians when honestly they are EVERYWHERE. Just take a little time to find them. Just go to the youtube channel WLT and you'll get just a small taste of what is out there right now.

@nunya1738

10y↑1

Sherri Jamison The system is rigged harder than ever against such music, unfortunately...thanks for the list!

@rcnelson

10y↑2

Sherri Jamison There might be talent in the current generation, but what does it say about the current generation that it doesn't appreciate that talent like previous generations did theirs?

@nunya1738

10y

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@andrewpetik2034

2y↑25

I remember this playing on the car radio with the windows down (that WAS our air conditioning in the 70s) as my father drove us around the Northern suburbs of Chicago. The wind blasting us in our faces, the light and airy music hitting our ears and our hearts were carefree.......

@maxbedo9645

2y↑2

same here but in our little Long Island town.... I can still feel the sun and smell the grass... good times!

@jaydock1

2y↑2

This is totally the exact vibe of this song 🥰

@AngelaMariaSJCafe

1y↑12

This song STILL does it for me. I grew up in the 70’s and it brings back amazing memories of my childhood. I used to play it over & over ! I still do! Music in this era brought about a certain peace & calmness to people.

@skyweezynU

12w↑23

Who came here because of the Grammys 2024

@botronicmusic

12w↑1

And I'm working it up because of this adding it to my set! I LOVE THIS SONG!

@homegown1234

11w↑1

I can't believe how much talents Joni has. Unbelievable - God must have known we needed her. Thank you Lord.

@mattr.1310

2y↑22

Joni Mitchell is amazing! I just love this song so much! It is a classic!❤️

@anthonyreed8131

2y↑14

What has happened I'm 67 years old now, HOLY SMOKE, I LOVE IT, THE 70'S

@1999glock

2y↑2

We grew up, the rest of the word did not.

@brasso4u

9y↑31

There are some tender souls in this world, and Joni is one.

@debbieleigh4537

2y↑15

This song can easily make me cry for the past days, days of youth, being carefree and in love with whatever strikes your fancy. Days we will only feel again through music keeping our memories alive ❤

@jackieguccione94

Well said

@patriciachamberlain1135

Beautifully written. And so true.

@thomastarwater2989

33w↑13

I was eighteen years old when “Help Me” was a Top-40 hit. Music sounded way better back then.

@deborahchesser7375

31w↑2

Everything was better back then, simple, pure and meaningful, how I miss it.

@duanegeorges9339

29w↑2

On AM radio when you were driving around with your friends

@Tiberius291

3y↑36

Talk about a song that transport you to simpler times, help me I want to go back to the 1970's. 😉

@packard5682

3y↑2

I'm with you!! Love to take a 2 week vacation back to the 1970's! Wouldn't want to come back! I was a Freshman, second semester at UNL when this came out. Great times!! Room & Board & Tuition for the YEAR was around $1500!! Learned some computer programing, COBAL I think, on a UNIVAC computer that was the size of a VW Bug! Punch cards!!

@williamgallucci9913

3y↑1

Haha love this its really a sound of what the wonderful 70s were for myself and many others

@williamgallucci9913

3y↑1

I hear ya it also very To

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@audrealambert9583

3y↑1

Me too!

@rickdellio3618

3y↑1

AMEN

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@tuff47

2y↑14

I loved this song in the 1970's. I still love it today. Thanks for the gift Joni!

@cleetorres1351

I like older woman hi I'm 21 and ready to please you x

@gregoryrush8290

2y↑18

This masterpiece sounds just as good, Or in my opinion even better than it did 48 years ago.

@jaydock1

I was born in 91 and i totally agree.

@henry-lv8vk

8y↑11

If there was a "love" icon, i'd use that instead. This song takes me back to the great times of the 60's, 70's, when so many people I love, were still here. I can listen to this song all day long because of how good it makes me feel. I hope you are recovering well from your recent illness, your in the thoughts of all of those who love you. Thank you Joni, your music is beautiful, and so are you.

@keithbrown5005

8y↑1

Brian Baker, great music is so loving, hug.

@MichaelJohnson-lv5rm

8y↑2

Keith Brown Joni Mitchell is a goddess, with a voice from heaven...

@videohut4445

39w↑12

Love this song.
I'm a big fan of Joni.
One of the greatest songwriters ever.

@shanetruth1970

3y↑10

Omg!!! This song takes me back to sitting in the back seat of my mom’s Monte Carlo as we drove to Grandpa’s. Miss those times….

@upyerkilt6042

36w↑15

The 70s in California was so blissful. ❤

@wandayoung5904

36w↑1

You are so lucky, I was born in the wrong decade, Oh what I wouldn't give to have been 18 in 1969

@franks6608

2y↑10

Joni Mitchell,Carol King,Linda ronstadt,Joan Baez,carli Simon were all just a part of that decade,loved them all

@scotnick59

2y↑16

Her voice is like a cool Strawberry Lemonade on a hot day in July!

@theraven3481

7y↑19

im 51 years old and songs like this from that era ....you can literally smell smells from that time period. i know that sounds crazy but................

@nanjacks913

7y↑2

The Raven ..I totally agree😊

@kbrie4733

The Raven I'm 18 and this gives me such a nostalgic europhic experience too not as good as your though. I wish I was around when music like this was being released. I love Joni so much.

@foureyedchick

That's when my mom bought me a pair of Dr Scholls sandals that I completely wore out.

@marmillsfo

1y↑14

Congratulations! You've had me since I first heard this song . . . about 50 years ago!

@paulhawkins3470

3y↑13

Help me, I think I'm fallin in love with this song again. It has me worrying about the future and thinking about the past. Joni you're a treasure whose music will live forever. Thank you.

@steveb7429

2y↑12

I sometimes find myself overwhelmed by how amazing she is. A true artist and a legend.

@jagermikestar

2y↑13

Beautiful song from a beauty.. I wish I was the guy the song is about....I was 12 at the time.. this has been my favorite song by a woman forever! it's incredible!!

@yournamehere6719

Yes, that's what goddesses do.

@speedyhairyson

3y↑15

I loved this at 13 when it was released, I'm 60 now & still loving it. Time flies kids... enjoy every minute of the ride. 🎸🤘🌈

@joanjonimitchell2327

Wow, it really great you've been a big fan for a very long time... Thanks for your feedback!!! Please contact me via my personal Gmail joanjonimitchell@gmail.com

@kendallpittman324

4sure

@kendallpittman324

@Joan Joni Mitchell you are such a awesome and amazing person. I remember the first time I heard your beautiful voice. I still today when I hear your beautiful voice. It's like the first time ⏲. My favorite song 🎵 is help me. ❤ it.God bless. Big fan and always will be. 💖💖

@branco44444444

4y↑43

The middle of the seventies, hands down the period in which the best music of all time was created.

@liecrusher3506

4y↑2

Across all genres.

@jeffreythomas2487

4y↑2

She was a major influence on Prince

@maagony

4y↑1

Community was right, your generation's historical vanity knows no bounds. Not saying this is bad but wow what an egotistical thing to say.

@joelthomas3823

Totally agree

@maagony

@Brenda Duesman ageism is ageism

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@marcthomas1548

2y↑11

Way back in 74 i was in 7th grade, am radio was the only thing we had. Those magical times will never come around again. Now im 60 and wonder where has all that time gone.

@stevesharp401

2y↑2

I hear you Marc.....I'm 61 now.....where that time has gone has been living our lives with the realisation that we were blessed with a fabulous time for songwriters and musicians that made it great to be alive....go well Sir....

@lynncrawford5613

Boy, do I know exactly what you mean. Not just the music, but so much had a mystery and magic to it. It's all gone with rap and reality TV. Such magic...this song is something else.

@robotnik77

2y↑1

Where has all the music gone? is another question.

@yournamehere6719

My older sister had this album, and I knew it wasn't "heavy" enough for my pals, but I knew a good thing when I heard it, and I knew a goddess when I saw one.

@bonham100

2y↑14

This song puts me in a good mood every time I hear it. Joni Mitchell is a wonderful soul.

@tarstarkusz

She is an evil, evil SJW

@kkiinngg.ddrree

32w↑12

One of the most beautiful song ever. Her harmony is so unique. At the same time it sounds very Californian to me.

@thomasfranklin780

2y↑18

This is life music. She lived it and sung about it. This music you felt in your soul. It gives you goose bumps when you hear it. Where is it now???? Old school forever.

@williamgallucci9913

2y↑1

My gosh u nailed it

@bigprairiedog8865

2y↑13

No autotune needed, or artificial sound or beats. Just shows how inept the music world is today. Its all about song writing, melody, soul, and musical composition. These people didnt earn that much money back then.

@grantgassman3767

Oh she needed auto tune definitely

@blkmanbat

7y↑19

Perfect example of why I love the '70's

@JohnSmith-kz8yo

7y↑6

They don't make music like this anymore.

@larrydavisjr.9274

+John Smith : You are so very right friend. Gone are the days of the 33 and a 3rds, 45's, or the 8 tracks.

@scottee1933

2y↑17

If a comfortable summer day could be a song, this would be it.

@Michael-we9vp

1y↑9

" Joni Mitchell has more talent than anyone else I've ever known "....David Crosby

@leonardlampton6970

3y↑8

Although I grew up in a predominantly black neighborhood, I listened to all types of music. I just loved this song and would sing along every time I heard it. It was a great band, her voice and the guitar are so soothing. I'm 64 now this song still sounds as great as it did when I was in high school.

@eugenemotes9921

3y↑1

Same here ✌️ My Mom and Dad kept Their Minds open to all types of Music 👊

@thomasoswalt416

1y↑12

I never knew what these songs would mean for me at 70.

@juanita5697

2y↑17

Brings back memories of my teenage years. Love this song!! I could hear it over and over.

@keithbrown5005

2y↑1

Yes ,this song takes me, far far away from earth . I'm 52 years old.

@sherrybrock6482

7y↑13

I was 12 .this song stayed with me forever.I'm 54 an still play it at least once a day.

@bjclark1017

Hi Sherry,
I listen to it. daily as you do too, What an incredible song--Thank you Joni.

@stub2022

I was 8. My mom played it over and over and over.......and I feel grateful.

@lisaguzman7774

7y↑4

Me too. And the best part, my 17 year old daughter is now a huge Joni fan!

@bluemanchicago9421

7y↑3

@Sherry B.......I think I'll follow your good advice and listen to it once a day too. She puts me in a good mood instantly....

@kevineich3921

I was 12 or 13 also, carefree warm windy days at the city pool. I hear this now it transfers me back 40 years!!

@lesking5782

2y↑12

Maaan, this makes me feel good.
Beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful woman!

@deborahchesser7375

2y↑1

It’s a good one. I went to school with a Les King

@Tiger-One

3y↑24

Those last 30 seconds of Carlton's guitar...damn.
Dreamy, summer '70s sound.

@YM-rp6st

3y↑1

I know , it’s my favorite part

@brianherrington7226

@Y M Mine too.

@vinceprice4089

2y↑18

Simply poetic. Joni is a beautiful voice with a sweet cup of cappuccino. Love her voice.

@ricknorman7193

2y↑11

Easily, one of the greatest songs ever recorded. The tune alone, even without lyrics, is still timeless. This is the heart and soul of 1974.....

@marilyn302

50w↑5

I’m here in 2023 because I just heard this on the Music Choice Channel. I’m 56 y/o and wish I could go back to the 70’s when music was music. Thank you Ms. Mitchell for this timeless classic.

@JohnRoberts-wk6rf

4y↑366

46 years later...still as good as ever.

@jamesschulziii9098

4y↑16

Damn right. 😉

@ritahorne9739

4y↑5

I still love this song after all these years. But heard she was not a nice person.

@P1B1U1H1

4y↑6

I married a Joni Mitchell type blond. This song is hers. I can’t get enough of it.

@currieskid02

4y↑4

Rita Horne it doesn’t matter.. just enjoy the music...the lyrics are hers..she can’t be to bad x

@ChinchillaMorgan

4y↑6

@Rita Horne she is a very nice person she struggles with depression

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@iPompeoooooo

30w↑13

I love to see the comments after all these years. This song is very much alive

@aztecterp

2y↑13

Almost 50 years old now (the song), this song remains as beautiful as ever. It brings tears to my eyes even typing about it.

@1954crc

2y↑1

Yup! Me too. They played it a lot on the radio and I never ever tire of hearing it. I never will.

@homegown1234

11w↑3

I forgot this song from back 74' and it still holds up very well TODAY!! Thank you Joni for this song.

@SUGAR_XYLER

11w

How does anyone forget this song.....my favorite from 74 🌼

@youforget1000thingsaday

15w↑7

I've felt this way before. Music just don't make you feel anymore. Thank God for having an old soul. Can't get no better than this.

@fostercathead

15w↑1

Didn't it feel good?

@MrAllenm94

27w↑13

You know it's a great song because it seems to finish too quickly.

@aritehook4u

8y↑11

Joni thank you for making this classic song!!! I swear I miss the good old days when this song was out during elementary school the 4th grade in particular (I love you Guilford Elementary). The 70's was the best decade ever!!

@josephrutledge8373

agree

@michealyoung1389

agreed!!!!

@bogliman69

You bet man!!!

@markmcintyre1360

2y↑12

One of the best songs of the 1970's in my opinion.

@JuanRamirez-ee1ue

48w↑16

Guitar and a beautiful voice, champagne!!!!!

@robertkeith9620

45w↑2

Jim Beam

@leonardbrown2219

43w

You left out the fire place😊😊😊

@leonardbrown2219

43w↑1

@@robertkeith9620 I used wine to mellow me out Great Song,Great Times,Great Artist.(Peace An Love To All)

@angelicwolf909

2y↑10

Wish I could just go back to 1974. Life generally speaking, was sweeter back then somehow.

@sharkofjoy

unless you were a minority of any kind. What year was it women were allowed to actually attend and get degrees from Harvard? 1974? nah I'm not a white dude I'm good. Great music though. Much to admire. I'd rather stay here, though, godawdul as it is.

@angelicwolf909

2y↑1

@Shark of Joy always something to bitch about ... enjoy the misery then.

@laurawallace8394

2y↑12

I love this song. Music was so much better back then!!!

@jerryl9823

2y↑21

50 years almost but timeless. Much simpler times huh?

@MegaCoddfish

10y↑19

Cigarettes robbed Joni and all of us of this crystal clear perfect voice. What a gift she had. Sadly, she still smokes to this day (from the last video I saw of her). Now she expresses herself through her paintings. What a talent!

@celebritytrainertech

10y↑11

I thinki smoking sucks ass but I tihnk your innaccurate and speaking Bs saying Smoking robbed us of Jonis voice. She started smoking when she was nine and is 71 now and still smokes..by time she sung this song that means she had smoked for nearly 23 years already....I suppose she is the exception to the rule....

@alanc1491

10y↑10

Peeps must enjoy it, so leave them alone. Thank God that we had Joni, cigarettes or not.

@dracopticon7788

9y↑1

I totally agree, Randy! If there was no such thing as cigs or for that matter, alcohol, we would have so many more enjoyable years of her voice and wonderful looks.

@alanc1491

9y↑1

Kind of selfish of you, no?

@dracopticon7788

9y↑1

Alan C If that is selfish of me to wish that she would be rid of all the damage done to her by drugs ans cigs, yeah sure I am proud to be selfish.

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@Tim_Fink

1y↑13

Absolutely the best music, never again people, soak it up.

@williamgallucci9913

Solo on

@Damone2020

39w↑10

I remember this song. It brings back so many good memories. I was a freshman in high school
Wonderful memories❤😊

@joelhoulette3508

3y↑7

Takes me back to 74 as a young teen. My friends and I didn't have a care in the world. We loved this song.

@tuff47

2y↑12

Such a great song. I love this song. It was great in the 1970's and is still great. Thanks Joni!

@billywalkabout5076

3y↑8

Just laying down on my Hamic by the beach drinking a sixpack smoking a bone and listening to Joni I love you Joni thanks for all the great music still listening today and always well

@jamesschulziii9098

4y↑41

I can't believe how 1000 people gave this a thumbs down....😥 One of the best singer songwriters of our time.

@EarthSurferUSA

4y↑7

That is over a 96% approval rate. Math is goooooooood. :)

@user-ue6ts4pm8c

28w↑7

В первые секунды даже задыхаешься от великолепия голоса и оркестровки, а потом просто наступает рай

@crystalharris-thomas1939

3y↑17

Oh these were the sounds and those were the days..... peace and love!

@robertthacher2660

1y↑11

From 74, Joni's best ever song!

@michaelmurdock5749

2y↑11

A beautiful love poem set against smooth jazzy guitars and percussion. A classic🤔🔥🔥

@MPWEST83

2y↑12

This is one of my top 5 favorite songs of all time. It gives me such a euphoric, nostalgic feeling every time I listen to it.

@robertspooner4114

3y↑110

Joni’s voice washes over you like a cool breeze on a hot summers day!😀

@scottsteel4230

3y↑2

Oh it sure does. WELL SAID.

@Moonewitch

3y↑2

Absolutely! 💯💯💯

@leequinn2733

@David Marshall What a wonderful memory to have. I still listen to this and other classics, have no use for today's awful music.

@kendallpittman324

4sure

@kendallpittman324

@Lee Quinn 4sure 🤘🤟

@GrowthruGod

13w↑10

how is this song not in top ten of joni songs by the famous critic..it has it all ... multilevel messages ... harmonies .... rhythm... melodies...larry carlton...

@leequinn2733

3y↑11

This song and Linda Ronstadt singing "You're no good" and several Carly Simon tunes, great songs from yesteryear. Listening while I have a sip of lemonade.......

@williamgallucci9913

Enjoy

@206rene1

songs to get laid by...LOL

@joinsanchez7128

40w↑10

Beautiful song, beautiful words Joni Mitchell is an excellent songwriter ✌️😃🎸🎤

@roadstomadness5319

2y↑7

Man I forgot all about this song. Today's music could never stand time against music from this era🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

@tward4455

1y↑7

Im 39 born in Mississauga Toronto Canada where Joni wrote this song. my mom and dad both american and jamaican always had an open mind to culture music and our existence. This song hits memory lane of the 80s for me but the 70s for all my old schoolers. God bless❣💃🏾💌💣

@thesovgc

48w↑1

American here. Is Mississauga part of Toronto or a separate city?

@tward4455

48w↑1

Mississauga connects with Toronto. We are called the GTA GREATER TORONTO AREA. Ow my city is super hip i just wish they would change the gun laws and ban them 🙏🏽

@thesovgc

48w↑1

@T Ward ok that's what I thought, just wanted to make sure! My favorite Canadian gymnast Stella Umeh is from Mississauga! 💗 🍁

@tward4455

48w↑1

Cool i did gym at mississauga gymnastics in 1995...but eventually went into dance/ acro / jazz ballet modern. Thats super cool that you know legends...well we are north American ! My dads from Buffalo

@thesovgc

48w↑1

@T Ward unfortunately I don't know her personally, but I loved her work! She was an Olympian for Canada, then did NCAA for UCLA and had a career in Cirque for awhile. Last I'd heard, she'd married an Aussie and was living Down Under IIRC

@dynjarren7523

5y↑78

This song is amazing how it flows and it has a jazzy feel to it but it’s still a pop song. Very sophisticated! Her melodies are like free flowing jazz almost.

@amyduncan1840

1y↑13

This is my all time favorite. It just sucks you in and you are lost in the melodious jazz/soft rock. I am drawn to listen over and over the words, her voice and background music. I am entranced.

@williamgallucci9913

The riff at the end takes me away thank you jounie

@1boboloco1

1y↑10

Remember this song early 70's in my 69 bug, working as a teenager in pancake houses to get by then life took over and I forgot about this song and rediscovered Joni and this song 6 years ago. Haven't stopped listening to it since. Takes me immediately to my youth and melancholy but happy memories.

@MatthewBlossoms

That’s really beautiful. Why is it melancholy?

@jerryhoward8133

2y↑10

Very cool lady who led the way for a whole generation Her voice is so profound and her words are very deep. A treasure.

@michaelbruns449

2y↑10

Ive loved listening to this transcendental musical jewel for over forty years now.

@williamjcrofts885

3y↑6

Dear Miss Joni Mitchell...... Love her madly ! A remarkably brilliant and empathetic lady who knows how to write hell of a song..... This might be considered a womans song, but for anyone who is falling in Love but lost it, it makes you realize the dark side of Love...... I love the brutal honesty of it!

@tee_savy100

7y↑14

when I listen to this I feel like I'm running in a field of sunflowers in the beginning of Spring🌻🌻🌻

@MultiGrendl

40w↑9

I remember this song being played on the radio every day. The memories this song gives me makes me feel so good. Like yesterday.

@jackieclark2004

2y↑11

I just love her pure voice her song writing skills are impeccable!

@richalderson6069

3y↑13

This is one of the best songs ever written about the risks and anxieties of falling in love. Joni is a master lyricist and can also write a great single when she wants to.

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