Fire And Rain
Rigmor Gustafsson feat. Nils Landgren 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 feat. Nils Landgren is an emotional ballad that reflects on the different experiences of life, from the highs to the lows. The lyrics convey a sense of loss and regret, as the songwriter reflects on the death of a close friend whom he was unable to say goodbye to. The chorus, "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," explores the theme of the cyclical nature of life and how life's ups and downs are inevitable. The writer's pain is palpable as he turns towards religion, asking Jesus for guidance and strength to get through another day, while also reminiscing about the good times he shared with his friend.
The lyricist, James Taylor, wrote the song in tribute to a childhood friend, Suzanne, who died by suicide. The plans that ended her life could refer to the previous attempts she made. It is said that Taylor wrote the song while he was in London and that he received the news of Suzanne's death while he was there. The song was released in 1970 and quickly climbed the charts, marking the beginning of Taylor's rise to fame. The song is now considered a classic and has been covered by numerous artists since its release. The powerful lyrics of "Fire and Rain" have also inspired many individuals to come to terms with their own grief and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone
I was informed just the previous morning of your death
Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you
The plans that were made caused your demise, Suzanne
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
This morning, I wrote this song after stepping out
I just can't remember who to send it to
I've forgotten who I should send this song to
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've experienced both good and bad times
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've had great, unending moments of happiness
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
I've gone through phases of isolation where I didn't have any friends
But I always thought that I'd see you again
Despite everything, I believed I'd see you again
Won't you look down upon me Jesus
I request for your assistance and a divine intervention, Jesus
You got to help me make a stand
Please guide me as I struggle to make a decision
You just got to see me through another day
I need you to give me the strength to make it through the day
My body's achin' and my time is at hand
My body is in pain and I sense that my time is near
And I won't make it any other way
I can't do it alone without your help and guidance
Been walkin' my mind to an easy time
I've been reminiscing about the past and remembering easy times
My back turned towards the sun
I'm avoiding the brightness of the sun by turning my back
Lord knows when the cold wind blows
When the cold winds blow, only God knows what might happen
It'll turn your head around
The cold winds can be disorienting
Well, there's hours of time on the telephone line
There's a lot of time for conversation when using the telephone
To talk about things to come
We can discuss the future while on the phone
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
Dreams and aspirations may come crashing down to earth
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