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.
Tell It to My Heart
Ryan Adams Lyrics
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Floating like a cloud into my arms
And I'm waiting for you to tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Someday oooh
You and I are gonna fall someday
Until then I’m waiting for you to tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Someday ooooh
And I hold you when your tears fall
And stand, stand with you strong
And give you a place you can belong
Yeah, tonight, where we are, still got time to carry this on
And I’m waiting for you to tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Someday oooooh
Ryan Adams's song "Tell it to My Heart" is a heartfelt ballad that expresses the desire for someone to open up and share their deepest feelings. The opening lyrics convey the sudden appearance of someone loved and their immediate embrace. The singer patiently waits for their love to reveal their innermost emotions, calling out to be informed by saying, “I'm waiting for you to tell it to my heart." Although the lyrics mention that the future is uncertain and that someday there may be pain, the singer remains committed to being present and providing comfort to their beloved. The lyrics, "And I hold you when your tears fall, And stand, stand with you strong, And give you a place you can belong," suggests that the singer is willing to be a shoulder to cry on and a place of safety for their loved one.
The chorus repeats the plea to "tell it to my heart," emphasizing the need for open communication and honesty in a relationship. The song's final lyrics indicate that the strength of the love between the two people is enough to surpass any challenges they may face in the future, "where we are, still got time to carry this on." Overall, the song encourages individuals to confront their feelings and be open with their loved ones, reminding us that true love is worth the vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke today and there you were
I woke up and realized that you were present in my life
Floating like a cloud into my arms
You came into my life easily, like a cloud floating in the air
And I'm waiting for you to tell it to my heart
I need you to express your feelings and emotions to me
Honey, tell it to my heart
My love, please open up to me
Honey, tell it to my heart
My love, please open up to me
Someday oooh
At some point in time, this will happen
Eventually, like the rain
At some point, like when rain falls from the sky
You and I are gonna fall someday
We will both experience hardships someday
Until then I’m waiting for you to tell it to my heart
Until that time comes, I need you to share your emotions with me
Honey, tell it to my heart
My love, please open up to me
Honey, tell it to my heart
My love, please open up to me
Honey, tell it to my heart
My love, please open up to me
Someday ooooh
At some point in time, this will happen
And I hold you when your tears fall
I am there for you and support you in your moments of vulnerability
And stand, stand with you strong
I am your strength and will stand with you in tough times
And give you a place you can belong
I offer you a sense of belonging and acceptance
Yeah, tonight, where we are, still got time to carry this on
We are still in this moment and can continue our relationship
And I’m waiting for you to tell it to my heart
I need you to express your feelings and emotions to me
Honey, tell it to my heart
My love, please open up to me
Honey, tell it to my heart
My love, please open up to me
Someday oooooh
At some point in time, this will happen
Contributed by Cole E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tHeXeKuter
i mean, this is just one of his best albums, if not THE best. the fact this was rejected by the label is TRAGIC. absolute masterpiece in every right.
@robcole3581
Why can't I own this album dammit
@jamesox4736
7,305 views?!?! this world just aint right, actually f'k em its perfect without them here
@natemekis3959
Woke today and there you were
Floating like a cloud into my arms
And I'm waiting for you to tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Someday oooh
Eventually, like the rain
You and I are gonna fall someday
Until then I’m waiting for you to tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Someday ooooh
And I hold you when your tears fall
And stand, stand with you strong
And give you a place you can belong
Yeah, tonight, where we are, still got time to carry this on
And I’m waiting for you to tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Honey, tell it to my heart
Someday oooooh
@Xxlibra123xX
ha best comment ever
@wlgj1341
I wrote this …and every cut on the handbook
@oliverbloor1029
All you write is ridiculous comments
@ronaldjaybelin520
how about a wager..?
@ronaldjaybelin520
..and in reality, in this universe, youre opinion is that everything i wrote( every storyline) for Adams 1989 album is describable as ridiculous..?