Write You a Letter
Ray LaMontagne Lyrics


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If I told you how I'm feeling
And how my heart was always reeling
Then maybe you could understand me a little better
If I was to write you a letter

And if I told you how I worry
Isn't how I always seem to hurry
And maybe you would understand me a little better
If I was to write you a letter





Overall Meaning

In Ray LaMontagne's song "Write You a Letter", the singer expresses his desire to communicate his innermost feelings and thoughts to someone he cares about. He acknowledges that perhaps verbally expressing himself has not been his strongest suit, leading to a sense of misunderstanding between himself and his loved one. Thus, he suggests writing a letter as a means of opening up and sharing his true self. The lyrics reveal a sense of vulnerability and a longing for connection, as the singer hopes that through the act of writing, he will be able to bridge the gap between himself and his loved one, and ultimately feel understood and accepted.


The lyrics of the song are simple, yet poignant, and evoke strong emotions in listeners. The repetition of the phrase "maybe you would understand me a little better" highlights the singer's desire for mutual understanding and acceptance. The song taps into the universal human desire to be heard and understood by others, and the difficulty of achieving this through verbal communication alone. By suggesting writing a letter, the singer acknowledges the power of words and the potential for written communication to create deeper connections.


Line by Line Meaning

If I told you how I'm feeling
If I revealed my emotions to you and conveyed how overwhelmed I am


And how my heart was always reeling
And the constant turmoil that my heart goes through


Then maybe you could understand me a little better
Perhaps with my honesty, you can empathize and comprehend my struggles more


If I was to write you a letter
If I attempt to articulate my sentiments through letters


And if I told you how I worry
Also, if I confided in you about how much anxiety I endure


Isn't how I always seem to hurry
Despite appearances, I am always in haste and under stress


And maybe you would understand me a little better
Perchance then, it would be easier for you to fathom my problems


If I was to write you a letter
That's why I feel writing all these things to you would be less complicated and more precise




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Comments from YouTube:

@dannymeyer3256

Great song relatable lyrics love his harmonica playing.👍

@Verrako

Ray Lamontagne is really a rare breed not seeing since the sixties with a soulful voice not heard in a while. His music takes me back to an era when my innocence was still intact and the troubles of the world were nothing but a distant foreign language.

@dulynoted2427

Ray LaMontagne's artistic talent, lyrics and voice transcends all genres.

@user-qc8vj3vp9v

So so true Duly Noted. Ray's music is truly for all mankind. So touching.

@LC-cu6oc

His early work, not available,  wish I could buy the CD's...I don't mean pirated.
I have too much respect for the man that does this, and brings so much joy to my life.  Thanks Ray, stay true.

@ThisisTedWells

My all time favorite Ray song, I can just listen to it over and over

@lovethemack

Ray is very talented!

@luanpea

Lindíssimo! :D

@kuzimm09

actually man, this is one of ray's earlier works (pre-Trouble) that can be found on some of his demos floating around the internet. but ya man, he always delivers, totaly looking forward to that new album.

@virginiamagnolia

Wish I could download this song. I love it

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