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.
This love
Ryan Adams Lyrics
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High tide, came and brought you in
And I could go on and on, on and on, on and on
Skies grew darker, currents swept you out again
And you were just gone and gone, gone and gone
In silent screams, and wildest dreams
I never dreamed of this
This love is good
This love is bad
This love is back from the dead
These hands had to let it go free
This love came back to me
Tossing, turning, struggle through the night for someone new
And I could go on and on, on and on
Lanterns burning, flickered in my mind for only you
But you were still gone, gone
Been losing grip, this sinking ships
It's like you showed up, just in time
This love is good
This love is bad
This love is back from the dead
These hands had to let it go free
This love came back to me
This love left a permanent mark
This love is glowing in the dark
These hands had to let it go free
This love came back to me, oh
I kiss your cheek
I watched you leave
Your smile, my ghost
I fell to my knees
When you're young, you run
When you're young, you run
When you're young, you run
But you come back to what you need
This love is good
This love is bad
This love is back from the dead
These hands had to let it go free
This love came back to me
This love left a permanent mark
This love is glowing in the dark
These hands had to let it go free
This love came back to me
This love came back to me, oh
In "This Love," Ryan Adams explores the tumultuous journey of a relationship. The song starts on a positive note, with the singer feeling content and fulfilled as the high tide brings his love to him. However, things quickly turn when the currents wash his love away and he is left alone, struggling to find someone new. These struggles are only a facade, though, because the singer admits that he can't stop thinking about his lost love.
He dreams of her and desperately wishes that she would return. The chorus highlights the complex nature of his feelings towards her, as he acknowledges that the love is both good and bad, and that it has come back from the dead. The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer reflects on how the love had to be set free, but it eventually returned to him. The final verse brings the listener back to the beginning, as the singer kisses his love goodbye but knows that she will return to him someday.
Throughout the song, Ryan Adams uses vivid imagery to depict the highs and lows of a relationship. He also makes use of repetition, particularly in the chorus, to emphasize the conflicting emotions that the singer is feeling. "This Love" is a powerful song that captures the universal experience of love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Clear blue water
Starting with a serene image of peaceful water.
High tide, came and brought you in
You were carried in by life's rising fortunes.
And I could go on and on, on and on, on and on
I'm just so enamored with you, I could talk about you endlessly.
Skies grew darker, currents swept you out again
Life took a turn for the worse and you were carried away once more.
And you were just gone and gone, gone and gone
It was like you'd never been there at all, truly out of sight.
In silent screams, and wildest dreams
I'm hurting and dreaming, but you don't even know it.
I never dreamed of this
Never imagined life without you could be so harsh.
This love is good
Despite everything, our love is still strong and valuable.
This love is bad
But it's also been full of pain and disappointment.
This love is back from the dead
It seemed like our love was gone forever, but it's come back to life.
These hands had to let it go free
I had to give it up, but it came back to me anyway.
Tossing, turning, struggle through the night for someone new
I tried to move on, but couldn't stop thinking about you.
And I could go on and on, on and on
Endlessly thinking and worrying about lost love.
Lanterns burning, flickered in my mind for only you
Mental pictures of you still come to mind, no matter what I do.
But you were still gone, gone
You're not here with me, and it's hard to bear.
Been losing grip, this sinking ships
I feel like I'm losing control, and everything's falling apart.
It's like you showed up, just in time
But then you came back into my life, and saved me from myself.
This love left a permanent mark
Our love changed us both in memorable, irreparable ways.
This love is glowing in the dark
And even in the tough times, our love shines through and gives us hope.
I kiss your cheek
Everything feels right and good once again.
I watched you leave
But I'm also just counting down the minutes until you leave again.
Your smile, my ghost
I can't let go of the lingering memory of your happiness.
I fell to my knees
I'm still struggling to accept the world without you in it.
When you're young, you run
When you're young, it's hard to stay still and wait for love.
But you come back to what you need
But love always finds a way to bring you back to what really matters in life.
This love came back to me
In the end, our love was able to overcome all obstacles and come back to us.
This love came back to me, oh
Our bond is stronger than ever, and nothing can tear us apart again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Taylor Swift
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Nick Sanchez
Clear blue water
High tide, came and brought you in
And I could go on and on, on and on
And I will, skies grow darker, currents swept you out again
And you were just gone and gone, gone and gone
In silent screams, and wildest dreams
I never dreamed of this
This love is good
This love is bad
This love is a life back from the dead, oh
These hands had to let it go free
And this love came back to me, oh
Oh, oh
Tossing, turning, struggle through the night for someone new
And I could go on and on, on and on
Lanterns burning, flickered in the mind only you
But you were still gone, gone, gone
Been losing grip, on sinking ships
You showed up, just in time
This love is good
This love is bad
This love is a life back from the dead, oh
These hands had to let it go free
And this love came back to me, oh
This love left a permanent mark
This love is glowing in the dark, oh
These hands had to let it go free
And this love came back to me, oh
This love, this love, this love, this love (Oh)
This love, this love, this love, this love (Oh)
This love, this love, this love, this love (Oh)
This love, this love, this love, this love
Your kiss, my cheek
I watched you leave
Your smile, my ghost
I fell to my knees
When you're young, just to run
But you come back to what you need
This love is good
This love is bad
This love is a life back from the dead, oh
These hands had to let it go free
And, this love came back to me, oh
This love that's a permanent mark
(This love) This love is glowing in the dark, oh
(This love) These hands had to let it go free
(This love) And this love came back to me, oh
This love, this love, this love, this love (Oh)
This love, this love, this love, this love (Oh)
This love, this love, this love, this love (Oh)
This love, this love, this love, this love (This love came back to me, oh)
jayna lina
shows how good taylor's songwriting is..just magnificent !
Taylor Swiifftt
you are too correct
Seira Chan
yes you are right! when I hear the songs with his voice I feel the feelings much than when I hear it with Taylor's voice they're both perfect!! should sing together!
jayna lina
+Seira Chan YASSS!
livenhfree
+jayna lina Yes, I'd say her songwriting is very good. But it really takes someone like Ryan Adams to give it color, nuance, and emotion. He brings something to her songs that she just cannot.
jayvan day
+jayna lina Well, how come her version doesn't sound this good? She may be talented but is playing the pop game for the masses. Same ol producers churning out all the same crap.
Megan Burkhalter
I have literally never cried over a tv show more than I did for Containment like I was full on sobbing
Follower Of God
Megan Burkhalter same here😭
Bailey
SAME!😭😢😩 I was bawling I never cried for a show but every single time I rewatch it I cry
Oluwadamilola Akanni
Same mehnnn...