01 In My Time Of Need
Ryan Adams Lyrics


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Will you comfort me in my time of need
Can you take away the pain of a hurtful deeds
Cause when we need it most there's no rain at all

And the dust just settles right there on the feed
Will you say to me a little rains gonna come
When the sky cant offer none to me
Cause I will come for you
When my days are through

And I'll let your smile just off and carry me
Cause when the calm comes down
I take the truck on into town
And buy whatever we cant seem to grow
I work these hands to bleed cause I got mouths to feed

And I got 15 dollars hid above the stove
Will you say to me a little rains gonna come
When the sky cant offer none to me
Cause I will come for you
When my days are through

And I'll let your smile just off and carry me
Cause it ain't like it was on back in those days
When everyone would offer up a hand
These old bones are worn
I've grown tired some

And I know my time is surely gonna come
Will you comfort me in my time of need
Can you take away the pain of hurtful deeds
Cause I will comfort you when my days are through

And I'll let your smile just off and carry me
Lord we married young and stayed where we came from
And gave those children everything we had
Will you stay with me in my time of need

Though it seems we had such little time for us
Will you say to me a little rains gonna come
When the sky cant offer none to me
Cause I will come for you
When my days are through





And I'll let your smile just off and carry me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ryan Adams's song "In My Time of Need" explore themes of comfort, support, and love in difficult times. The singer is asking for someone to be there for him during his times of need, to help him through the pain of hurtful deeds and the absence of rain when it's needed most. He is seeking reassurance that things will get better and that someone will always be there for him. He also expresses his willingness to do the same for this person when his days are numbered, with beautiful lines like "And I'll let your smile just off and carry me."


Throughout the song, the singer paints a vivid picture of his life - working hard to provide for his family, and finding joy in the simple things. He talks about driving his truck into town to buy whatever they can't grow, and working his hands until they bleed because he has mouths to feed. Despite his struggles, he is grateful for the life that he has built with his partner. Their love has endured through the years, and he asks if they will stay together in his time of need.


Overall, "In My Time of Need" is a poignant and heartfelt song that speaks to the power of love and support in difficult times. With its raw emotion and intimate details about the singer's life, it is a beautiful tribute to the strength of human connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Will you comfort me in my time of need
Can you be there for me when I'm going through a hard time?


Can you take away the pain of a hurtful deeds
Can you help me heal from past hurts?


Cause when we need it most there's no rain at all
Sometimes life gets really tough and it feels like there's no relief in sight.


And the dust just settles right there on the feed
Everything feels stagnant and hopeless.


Will you say to me a little rains gonna come
Will you offer me hope when it feels like all is lost?


When the sky cant offer none to me
When even nature herself can't offer solace...


Cause I will come for you When my days are through And I'll let your smile just off and carry me
I will always be there for you, even when I am gone from this world.


Cause when the calm comes down I take the truck on into town And buy whatever we cant seem to grow I work these hands to bleed cause I got mouths to feed And I got 15 dollars hid above the stove
In order to provide for our family, I work hard, even if it means going to buy things we can't grow ourselves.


Lord we married young and stayed where we came from And gave those children everything we had Will you stay with me in my time of need Though it seems we had such little time for us
We devoted our lives to our family and children, but even though we haven't had much time for ourselves, will you still be here for me when I need you most?


Cause it ain't like it was on back in those days When everyone would offer up a hand These old bones are worn I've grown tired some And I know my time is surely gonna come
Things were different in the past and people used to help each other out, but now I am getting older and more tired, and I know that my time on this earth is limited.


And I'll let your smile just off and carry me
Your smile brings me comfort and peace, even in the toughest times.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RYAN ADAMS

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