A Song for You
Parsons Gram Lyrics
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Wanders all around everywhere
Trembles and it shakes till every tree's loose
It rolls the meadows and it rolls the nails
So take me down to your dance floor
And I won't mind the people when they stare
Paint a different color on your front door
Jesus built a ship to sing a song to
It sails the rivers and it sails the tide
Some of my friends don't know who they belong to
Some can't get a single thing to work inside
So take me down to your dance floor
And I won't mind the people when they stare
Paint a different color on your front door
And tomorrow we will still be there
I loved you every day and now I'm leaving
And I can see the sorrow in your eyes
I hope you know a lot more than you're believing
Just so the sun don't hurt you when you cry
Oh, take me down to your dance floor
I won't mind the people when they stare
Paint a different color on your front door
And tomorrow we may still be there
And tomorrow we may still be there
Parsons Gram's "A Song for You" is a love song that talks about a person's sense of belonging and desire to be with the one they love. The song starts with the imagery of wild geese flying around aimlessly, symbolizing the singer’s sense of restlessness and wandering. The land shakes and trembles, signifying the singer's uncertainty and confusion in life. However, they find comfort in the person they love and want to be with them on the dance floor, no matter what people say or think about them. The line "Paint a different color on your front door" shows the desire to break from the monotony of life and live a little. The idea of tomorrow promises the same, where they will still be together, even if the world changes around them.
The song's second verse speaks about a ship that sings a song, symbolizing hope and redemption. However, not everyone can find a sense of belonging, and some are lost in life with nothing working out for them. The singer finds solace in the person they love and wants to be with them again. However, they also realize that they have to leave, and it pains them to see the sorrow in their lover's eyes. The last line of the song "Just so the sun don't hurt you when you cry" is a heartfelt sentiment, where they wish their lover well and hope that their love will persevere even when they are not together.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, my land is like a wild goose
My home is restless and constantly moving, like a wild goose
Wanders all around everywhere
It wanders aimlessly in all directions
Trembles and it shakes till every tree's loose
It shakes so violently that even the trees tremble and lose their hold
It rolls the meadows and it rolls the nails
It rolls over the peaceful meadows and even the nails holding things together
So take me down to your dance floor
Bring me to your world where life is vibrant and exciting
And I won't mind the people when they stare
I won't be bothered by the onlookers who may judge and criticize us
Paint a different color on your front door
Let's change things up and make our mark in a bold way
And tomorrow we will still be there
Our bond and presence will remain strong and unbroken
Jesus built a ship to sing a song to
Jesus made something meant to bring joy and meaning
It sails the rivers and it sails the tide
It travels through any obstacle or circumstance
Some of my friends don't know who they belong to
Some people lack direction or purpose in life
Some can't get a single thing to work inside
Others internally struggle to find success or happiness
I loved you every day and now I'm leaving
I have loved you deeply every single day, but now I must go
And I can see the sorrow in your eyes
I see the sadness in your eyes as we say goodbye
I hope you know a lot more than you're believing
I hope you have the strength and knowledge to face what is ahead
Just so the sun don't hurt you when you cry
So that even in sorrow, you will not be overcome by pain
Oh, take me down to your dance floor
Bring me to your world one last time to say goodbye
And tomorrow we may still be there
Even after parting, our bond and memories may still remain
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GRAM PARSONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@artgecko
That voice, that sorrowful guitar. It sends shivers down the spine.
@patrickrooney5452
This is probably one of the best songs written by Gram Parsons. He and Emmylou together sound so beautiful. I always get teared up when I hear this song.
@alesnovak5735
As I listened to this song, my wife came by and asked me, why I am crying. Because it's so beautiful...
@zamiadams4343
Robbed from us all at such a young age but this majestic gem will live on through the ages. We LOVE you Gram x.
@emmettdodge2613
I never feel robbed I feel blessed that I got to experience grams incredible lyricists and singing and guitar and piano playing he was a genius that's not being robbed that's being blessed two different things
@gloriacole4241
Beautiful tune!! Oh you could cry !! 💎 Forever young great loss still have his music that's amazing!!!⭐💎🎶
@avaloncbt5898
This song is wonderful , it's been a welcome guest in my head forr many moons now. Emmylou and Gram singing in beautiful harmony, the fiddle solo is sublime too,
@puri6546
Con Gram Parsons y The Flying Burrito Brothers uno podría morir de amor.💖🙏🎸🎙🎸🎸🎵🎙🎶💖
@chriscorman734
Much respect to this man who belongs in the Country Hall Of Fame .
@freedogbilly1947
The entire album is wonderful!!