I'm Glad I Found You
Neil Young Lyrics


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So many people don't understand
What it's like to be like me
But I'm not different from anyone else
I'm glad I found you

It's not that we got anything new
It's not that it's any better or worse
The way life treats us is a blessing and a curse
I'm glad I found you

When you're walking in a crowded place
I'll try to hide you and give you space
And I'll protect you from the things that come
I'm glad I found you

The other day when you took my hand
We walked away to the promised land
When I feel your soul in mine
I'm glad I found you

Glad I found you in this sad world
Where so many things have gone wrong
It took me so long just to find you
Right where we belong

I'm glad I found you in this mad world
You're a lifeline to me
And when I hold you I will shield you
From the things that we both see

So many people don't understand
What it's like to be like me




But I'm not different from anyone else
I'm glad I found you

Overall Meaning

In Neil Young's song "I'm Glad I Found You," the singer expresses his gratitude for finding someone who understands him and is there for him in a world that often feels isolating and confusing. He notes that many people don't understand what it's like to be like him, suggesting that he may feel like an outsider or have experiences or thoughts that are not easily understood by others. However, he also acknowledges that he is not really that different from anyone else, and that finding someone who can connect with him in a meaningful way has brought him a sense of comfort and joy.


Throughout the song, Young describes the ways in which he strives to be there for this special person in his life, whether by giving them space in a crowded place or protecting them from the harsh realities of the world. He also talks about the special connection they share, referring to it as a "promised land" and noting how he feels their "soul in mine."


Overall, "I'm Glad I Found You" is a touching tribute to the power of human connection, and the ways in which finding someone who truly understands us can make all the difference in a world that can often feel overwhelming and lonely.


Line by Line Meaning

So many people don't understand
The singer feels misunderstood by others.


What it's like to be like me
The singer feels that their experiences are unique and not easily understood by others.


But I'm not different from anyone else
Despite feeling misunderstood, the singer recognizes that their experiences are similar to those of others.


I'm glad I found you
The artist is grateful to have found someone who they can relate to and who understands them.


It's not that we got anything new
The relationship between the artist and the person they are grateful for is not necessarily unique or special.


It's not that it's any better or worse
The relationship between the singer and the person they are grateful for is not better or worse than other relationships.


The way life treats us is a blessing and a curse
The singer recognizes that life can be both positive and negative, and that relationships like the one they have are a mix of both.


When you're walking in a crowded place
The artist offers support to the person they are grateful for in difficult situations.


I'll try to hide you and give you space
The artist will do what they can to protect the person they are grateful for from overwhelming crowds or situations.


And I'll protect you from the things that come
The artist is committed to being a source of support and protection for the person they are grateful for.


The other day when you took my hand
The singer recalls a specific moment of connection with the person they are grateful for.


We walked away to the promised land
The artist uses language that suggests a romantic or idealized relationship between the them and the person they are grateful for.


When I feel your soul in mine
The singer feels a deep emotional connection and understanding with the person they are grateful for.


Glad I found you in this sad world
The singer recognizes the many challenges and difficulties in the world, and is grateful to have found someone to share them with.


Where so many things have gone wrong
The singer is describing the negative aspects of the world and the struggles they face.


It took me so long just to find you
The artist struggled to find the person they are grateful for, and recognizes the significance of finally having found them.


Right where we belong
The artist feels a sense of belonging and connection with the person they are grateful for.


I'm glad I found you in this mad world
The singer again references the challenges and difficulties of the world, and how finding someone to share them with is a source of comfort.


You're a lifeline to me
The singer relies on the person they are grateful for to provide stability and support.


And when I hold you I will shield you
The artist physically protects and supports the person they are grateful for.


From the things that we both see
The artist and the person they are grateful for share similar experiences or struggles.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: NEIL YOUNG

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