Adams dropped out of high school at age 16 to work in a shoe shop and make music. He formed a band named Whiskeytown in 1994; they disbanded in 1999 having released two full albums, Faithless Street and Strangers Almanac. Adams went on to put out his first solo record, Heartbreaker, in 2000. After a long delay, in 2001 Whiskeytown's third album Pneumonia was finally issued.
In 2002, Ryan contributed backing vocals on Butterfly in Reverse, from the Counting Crows album, Hard Candy; after Adam Duritz (Counting Crows lead singer) appeared on the album Gold.
Ryan is highly prolific, and in 2005 released one double album and two regular albums: Cold Roses, Jacksonville City Nights and 29, respectively. His album, 29, was produced by friend Ethan Johns (who also produced his first two albums, Heartbreaker and Gold). In between those two releases and his 2005 triple-header, Ryan released Demolition (a collection of out-takes), Love Is Hell and Rock N Roll. Unreleased studio albums include 48 Hours, Exile On Franklin Street and Suicide Handbook.
In addition, Adams worked with Jesse Malin to form the punk-rock group The Finger (under the pseudonyms, "Warren Peace" and "Irving Plaza" respectively), who released two E.P.s which were collected together to form We Are Fuck You, released on One Little Indian Records in 2003.
In 2006 Ryan went on a minor UK-tour and a minor US-tour along the west-coast and has streamed 11+ mini albums on his website, under numerous jokey pseudonyms (DJ Reggie, Werewolph, The Shit, Rhoda Ro, Ghetto Birds).
The following solo record, entitled Easy Tiger, was released on June 26, 2007. The newest and last record with his backing band The Cardinals, Cardinology, was released in October 2008 and followed by extensive touring through the UK, US and Australia.
In January 2009 he announced that he would be going on an indefinite hiatus from music. The Kindness Songfacts reports that the major reason for Adams’ temporary retirement was his struggles with Ménière’s disease, a disorder of the inner ear that wrecks havoc on hearing and balance. Adams resumed performing in October 2010, and released his thirteenth studio album, Ashes & Fire, on October 11, 2011. His now ex-wife, pop singer and actress Mandy Moore, contributed some backing vocals.
Blank Space
Ryan Adams Lyrics
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I could show you incredible things
Magic, madness, heaven and sin
Saw you there and I thought
Oh my God, look at that face
You look like my next mistake
Love's a game, do you want to play?
New money, suit and tie
Ain't it funny, rumors fly?
And I know you heard about me
So hey, let's be friends
Dying to see how this one ends
Grab your passport and my hand
So it's gonna be forever
Or it's gonna go down in flames
You can tell me when it's over
If the high was worth the pain
Got a long list of ex-lovers
They'll tell you I'm insane
'Cause you know I love the players
And you love the game
So goddamn reckless
We'll take this way too far
It'll leave you breathless
Or with a nasty scar
Got a long list of ex-lovers
They'll tell you I'm insane
But I've got a blank space, baby
And I'll write your name
Cherry lips, crystal skies
I could show you incredible things
Stolen kisses, pretty lies
I'm your king and you're my queen
Find out what you want
Be that girl for a month
Wait, the worst is yet to come
Screaming, crying, perfect storms
I can make all the tables turn
Rose gardens filled with thorns
Keep you second-guessing like
"Oh my God, who is she?"
I get drunk on jealousy
But you'll come back each time you leave
So it's gonna be forever
Or it's gonna go down in flames
You can tell me when it's over
If the high was worth the pain
Got a long list of ex-lovers
They'll tell you I'm insane
'Cause you know I love the players
And you love the game
So goddamn reckless
We'll take this way too far
It'll leave you breathless
Or with a nasty scar
Got a long list of ex-lovers
They'll tell you I'm insane
But I've got a blank space, baby
And I'll write your name
I'll write your name
I'll write your name
I'll write your name
Ryan Adams's song Blank Space is a cover version of Taylor Swift's hit song of the same name. The lyrics of the song depict a love story that may end up in either an eternal bliss or a tragic end. The singer seems to be intrigued by his lover's appearance and suggests that he wants to show her "incredible things" including "Magic, madness, heaven and sin". He acknowledges that he is a player who loves the game of love, and suggests to his new love interest that they play. He also acknowledges that she may have heard rumors about him but suggests they start as friends and see how it goes.
The song is about an intense romantic relationship between two people, characterized by recklessness and passion. The singer suggests that their love story may end up in either an eternal bliss or a tragic end, but he is willing to take the chance because he can't help his feelings for this person. The singer describes his lover's appearance and her appeal to him in a metaphoric language, as if he could see the magic in the air around her. He suggests that their relationship will be a rollercoaster ride that may leave them breathless or with a nasty scar, but he suggests that he is ready for the ride.
Line by Line Meaning
Nice to meet you, where you been?
I am interested to get to know you better.
I could show you incredible things
I can offer you exciting experiences and a thrilling lifestyle.
Magic, madness, heaven, and sin
I can provide you with a combination of excitement, confusion, pleasure, and danger.
Saw you there, and I thought
I noticed you and became curious about who you are.
Oh my God, look at that face
Your appearance caught my attention and stirred my interest.
You look like my next mistake
You seem like someone I may end up regretting getting involved with.
Love's a game, do you want to play?
I see love as a game, and I am asking if you want to play along with me.
New money, suit and tie
I have recently acquired wealth and showcase it through my attire.
I can read you like a magazine
I understand you and your interests very well.
Ain't it funny, rumors fly?
It is amusing to me how easily rumors circulate about me and my reputation.
And I know you heard about me
I am aware that you have heard things about me, possibly negative rumors.
So hey, let's be friends
Despite all that you may have heard about me, I am offering friendship as a starting point.
Dying to see how this one ends
I am excited to see what will happen between us and how our relationship will unfold.
Grab your passport and my hand
Let's go on an adventure together and explore what the world has to offer us.
So it's gonna be forever
Our relationship will either last forever or end dramatically.
Or it's gonna go down in flames
Our relationship will either end disastrously or be very intense and passionate.
You can tell me when it's over
After our relationship ends, you can tell me whether or not it was worth it.
If the high was worth the pain
If the excitement and intensity of our relationship made the heartbreak and suffering worth it.
Got a long list of ex-lovers
I have had many past romantic partners.
They'll tell you I'm insane
My past partners may say that I am crazy or unstable.
Cause you know I love the players
Because you are aware that I have a tendency to be attracted to people who play games in relationships.
And you love the game
And because you are also someone who enjoys playing games in relationships.
So goddamn reckless
We are both very impulsive and not afraid to take risks.
We'll take this way too far
Our relationship will become very intense and potentially destructive.
It'll leave you breathless
Our relationship will make you feel overwhelmed and exhilarated.
Or with a nasty scar
Our relationship may leave you with emotional wounds that may take a long time to heal.
But I've got a blank space, baby
I am ready and willing to start a new relationship, and my heart is open to you.
And I'll write your name
I will dedicate myself fully to our relationship and write your name in my heart.
Cherry lips, crystal skies
You have beautiful lips, and the sky is clear and blue.
Stolen kisses, pretty lies
We will share secret, passionate kisses, and tell each other sweet lies.
I'm your king, and you're my queen
I will be dominant in our relationship, and you will be my submissive partner.
Find out what you want
I want to understand what you desire and cater to those needs.
Be that girl for a month
I want you to be my ideal partner for at least a month, and I will be devoted to making that happen.
Wait, the worst is yet to come
Our relationship may become increasingly complicated and challenging in the future.
Screaming, crying, perfect storms
We will experience intense emotional outbursts and storms in our relationship.
I can make all the tables turn
I have the power to control and manipulate our relationship dynamic.
Rose gardens filled with thorns
Our relationship may seem beautiful and romantic, but it is filled with hidden dangers and potential pain.
Keep you second-guessing like
I want to keep you uncertain and wondering about what will happen in our relationship.
"Oh my God, who is she?"
You may become jealous of another woman and wonder about her role in our relationship.
I get drunk on jealousy
I become intoxicated with feelings of jealousy in our relationship.
But you'll come back each time you leave
Despite the challenges in our relationship, you will keep coming back to me because of our deep connection.
I'll write your name
I will dedicate myself fully to our relationship and write your name in my heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Max Martin, Johan Karl Schuster, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Guila
He's proving something here - that taylor swifts lyrics are amazing and most people discard them either because of the genre they belong to or because they don't like her.
Scott Zaccagnini
+Guila A lot of Taylor haters out there who never give her a chance.
Jay Verkuilen
I think she's an example of a good songwriter who's hindered by the pop production, which I find really difficult to listen to.
vega yolanda
I have a friend who downloaded his cover of the album and showed it to a bunch of people who "hate Taylor Swift". All these people loved the songs!
Scott Zaccagnini
@Deborah Hutcheson You mean like every other Pop Star. Except Taylor does it to a lesser extent than they do.
kadelbach63
The greatest reinvention of a whole album ever. Ryan should be truly proud of the greatest compliment ever paid. To a fellow artist. Taylor should be be proud to be so eloquently honored.
Taley
I love this so much, it's perfectly heartbreaking. It makes me miss a time I'm not even sure I've experienced yet.
meowkittygaga
yes!
Mary Gauthier
+Taylor Daley Ahh, so beautiful. Well said.
April Shapril
I love that notion.