Fire & Rain
Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz Lyrics
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Suzanne the plans they made put an end to you
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
I just can't remember who to send it to
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
Won't you look down upon me, Jesus
You've got to help me make a stand
You've just got to see me through another day
My body's aching and my time is at hand
I won't make it any other way
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again
Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun
Lord knows when the cold wind blows, it'll turn your head around
Well there's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things to come
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you baby, one more time again, now
Thought I'd see you one more time again
There's just a few things coming my way this time around now
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you, fire and rain now
Na na na. Na na na na na na na na na na. Na na na na na na na na
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you baby, one more time again, now
Thought I'd see you one more time again
There's just a few things coming my way this time around now
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you, fire and rain now
In Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz's song "Fire & Rain," the singer speaks to someone who has passed away. He reveals that he only just found out that this person, Suzanne, has died, and that the news has shaken him to his core. As he walks out into the world, bereft and alone, he sings that he has seen both good times and bad, but that he always thought he would see Suzanne again. He calls out to Jesus, asking for help in making it through another day, revealing that his body is aching and his time is running out. The second verse is more introspective, discussing how easy it is to get caught up in the easy times where one's back is turned to the sun. But when the cold wind starts to blow, it can be a shock to the system. With glimpses of hope, he dreams of things that might be, like sweet dreams and flying machines, but these don't necessarily work out, leaving pieces scattered on the ground. Throughout it all, the singer holds onto the belief that he will see Suzanne again, even if it's just in his dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Just yesterday mornin', they let me know you were gone
I was informed that you had passed just yesterday morning
Suzanne the plans they made put an end to you
Plans involving you, Suzanne, led to your untimely death
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
I composed this song after contemplating your sudden loss
I just can't remember who to send it to
I am unsure who should hear this song
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I have experienced both positive and negative experiences in life
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I have had moments of joy that seemed to never fade away
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
I have experienced times of sadness and isolation
But I always thought that I'd see you again
I believed I would have the chance to reunite with you once more
Won't you look down upon me, Jesus
I implore Jesus to offer me guidance and support
You've got to help me make a stand
I need assistance to remain resolute in the face of adversity
You've just got to see me through another day
I need help to overcome the challenges that come with each new day
My body's aching and my time is at hand
I am experiencing physical discomfort and feel as though my time is limited
I won't make it any other way
I am determined to succeed and will not deviate from my path
Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun
I have been attempting to find peace and positive thoughts, ignoring my problems
Lord knows when the cold wind blows, it'll turn your head around
Adversity can be overwhelming and affect one's outlook on life
Well there's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things to come
There is ample time to discuss future events over the phone
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
Some things we dream of and endeavor to attain may not come to fruition
Thought I'd see you one more time again
I had hoped to reunite with you once more
There's just a few things coming my way this time around now
I currently have only a few opportunities and challenges in my life
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you, fire and rain now
I had hoped to see you, but now referencing 'fire and rain' as symbols of destruction and hardship
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Written by: James Taylor
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