Since then, Rigmor Gustafsson has released another five albums (1998's "Plan #46", 2000's "Live På Mosebacke" ("Live At Mosebacke"), 2003's "I Will Wait For You", 2004's "Close To You" and 2006's "On My Way To You"), participated in the Swedish Jazz Festival, aswell as toured Europe, Asia and Australia.
She lives together with Swedish saxophonist Magnus Lindgren.
Fire And Rain
Rigmor Gustafsson 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 got to help me make a stand
You just got to see me through another day
My body's achin' and my time is at hand
And 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 walkin' 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 again
The song “Fire and Rain” by Rigmor Gustafsson is an emotional record that delves deep into the soul of the singer. The song is about a person who has lost someone they deeply care about, and the feeling of despair, confusion and pain that comes with it. The opening lyrics, “Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone, Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you” underscores this feeling of loss and disbelief. The singer is coming to terms with the fact that this person they cared for is gone, and they are grappling with it.
The chorus of the song – “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” – shows that the singer has gone through different experiences in life, but they have always thought they would see this person again. This loss is throwing them off balance and making them question their beliefs. The second verse shows a plea for divine assistance – “Won't you look down upon me Jesus, You got to help me make a stand, You just got to see me through another day, My body's achin' and my time is at hand, And I won't make it any other way.” There is an eerie desolation in the singer's voice, especially towards the end of the song, that makes the emotions expressed in it all the more palpable.
Line by Line Meaning
Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone
Recently, the singer was informed of someone's passing
Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you
Someone named Suzanne died according to pre-determined plans
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
The singer was inspired to write a song after going outside in the morning
I just can't remember who to send it to
The artist doesn't know who to share the song with
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
The artist has faced difficult and unpredictable circumstances in life
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
There have also been happy moments in the singer's life
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
The singer has also experienced times of isolation and loneliness
But I always thought that I'd see you again
Despite challenges, the artist believed they would reunite with someone important
Won't you look down upon me Jesus
The artist is seeking divine help
You got to help me make a stand
The artist needs strength to face a challenge
You just got to see me through another day
The singer needs help to make it through a difficult time
My body's achin' and my time is at hand
The artist is facing physical pain and nearing the end of their journey
And I won't make it any other way
The singer is determined to succeed, even if it's difficult
Been walkin' my mind to an easy time
The singer is trying to focus on happier memories
My back turned towards the sun
The singer is no longer facing positive things in life
Lord knows when the cold wind blows
The artist acknowledges life's inevitable hardships
It'll turn your head around
Difficulties can be overwhelming and confusing
Well, there's hours of time on the telephone line
The singer has plenty of time to talk with others
To talk about things to come
The singer and others can discuss future plans and events
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
Dreams and hope for the future can come crashing down
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