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.
Save Me
Ryan Adams Lyrics
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In the setting sun
With the windows down
What am I?
Like a breaking bell
Ringing like a sigh
What am I doing here?
What am I?
Somebody save me
It's just too much pain
If someone can save me
Come the morning, I will remain
Somebody save me, save me
In the early dawn
With your heavy bend
And your careless heart
Where you been?
From the windows of
Just another midnight bar
You remember everything
Everything's so far
Somebody save me
I just can't go on
If someone don't save me
By the morning I will be gone
By the morning I will be gone
Somebody save me, save me
What am I doing here?
The lyrics of Ryan Adams's Save Me can be interpreted as a plea for help from a lost and lonely person. The song begins with the singer questioning his own purpose and existence as he drives aimlessly at sunset. The imagery creates a sense of confusion and desperation as the singer feels lost and unsure of his place in the world. He compares himself to a "breaking bell ringing like a sigh," signifying his inner turmoil and emotional pain.
As the song progresses, the singer urgently calls out for someone to save him from this pain. He mentions the heaviness of his heart and the memories that haunt him, implying past traumas that he has not been able to overcome. He pleads for someone to be his savior, as he cannot continue to carry this burden alone. He acknowledges that if he is not saved soon, he may not be around in the morning.
Overall, Save Me is a poignant and vulnerable expression of a person in need of help and support. Through his raw and emotional lyrics, Ryan Adams captivates the listener with the sense of urgency and hopelessness that is often associated with mental health struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
What am I doing here?
Questioning his purpose or reason for being in his current location/context
In the setting sun
During sunset
With the windows down
Having the car windows lowered
What am I?
Asking what his identity or purpose is
Like a breaking bell
Resonating loudly and painfully like a bell that's about to shatter
Ringing like a sigh
Echoing heavily and slowly like a long sigh
Somebody save me
Asking for help or rescue from his emotional turmoil
It's just too much pain
Feeling overwhelmed by emotional pain
If someone can save me
Expressing hope and willingness to be rescued
Come the morning, I will remain
Assuring that he will still be there and appreciate the help in the morning
In the early dawn
During sunrise
With your heavy bend
Having a sorrowful demeanor
And your careless heart
Having a heart that's reckless and uncaring
Where you been?
Asking where the person he's addressing currently came from
From the windows of
Viewing through the windows of
Just another midnight bar
A common place associated with partying and drinking
You remember everything
Implying that the person he's addressing has a better memory of the events
Everything's so far
The memory seems distant and unreachable
I just can't go on
Expressing that he can't keep enduring the emotional pain
If someone don't save me
Implying that he'll be in danger if he isn't helped
By the morning I will be gone
The possibility of him making a drastic decision by morning if not helped
Somebody save me, save me
Repeating the plea for help and rescue from his emotional turmoil
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PATRICK PETER ADAMS, CUBA GOODING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Amber Carter
What am I doing here
In the setting sun
With the windows down?
What am I?
Like a breaking bell
Ringing like a sigh
What am I doing here?
What am I?
Somebody save me
It's just too much pain
If someone can save me
From the morning, I will remain
Somebody save me
Save me
In the early dawn
With your heavy bend
And your careless heart
Where you been?
From the windows of
Just another midnight bar
You remember everything
Everything's so far
Somebody save me
I just can't go on
If someone don't save me
By the morning I will be gone
By the morning I will be gone
Somebody save me
Save me
What am I doing here?
Songwriters
ADAMS, PATRICK PETER / GOODING, CUBA
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lonely1251965
He is so under rated; his music is from the heart and really can touch you.
Amber Carter
What am I doing here
In the setting sun
With the windows down?
What am I?
Like a breaking bell
Ringing like a sigh
What am I doing here?
What am I?
Somebody save me
It's just too much pain
If someone can save me
From the morning, I will remain
Somebody save me
Save me
In the early dawn
With your heavy bend
And your careless heart
Where you been?
From the windows of
Just another midnight bar
You remember everything
Everything's so far
Somebody save me
I just can't go on
If someone don't save me
By the morning I will be gone
By the morning I will be gone
Somebody save me
Save me
What am I doing here?
Songwriters
ADAMS, PATRICK PETER / GOODING, CUBA
Read more: Ryan Adams - Save Me Lyrics | MetroLyrics
theronscool
Best song i've ever heard.
Yamin Alma
The greatest are often underrated… Just because they are the greatest… In a certain way, it might be a compliment
cynthia Massey
Vote. They're playing everything good latly. 💝😎
Tonya Bohanon
...another ballad by a great man ryan adams, who seems to be singing my lonely life. ...
I guess I too am my own crown of thorns...we should not judge ourselves so harshly, I suppose, and leave that for the man upstairs. ...but Lord God its so hard most times...
Alastair West
YOU ARE NOT ALONE...
colin westwell
just another midnight bar, classic
Jackal Owl
This is your Song Maxi. Wherever you are you're finally at peace.
Eliana Mendoza
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