Shelter
The Tedeschi Trucks Band Lyrics
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Fair-weather friends are gone for good
You never cared about what others had to say
And through it all you understood
You are my prayer in times of trouble
I'll be your answer when you call
I'll shelter you, shelter me
Wake up but keep dreaming that you were born to fly
When your heart is heavy like a stone
I'll lift your burden high until you realize
That through the storm you soldiered on
You are my prayer in times of trouble
I'll be your answer when you call
Oh, you showed me that your actions
Speak louder than your words
You are my prayer in times of trouble
And I'll be your answer when you call
You are my prayer in times of trouble
I'll be your answer when you call
When you need me, oh, yeah
I'll be your answer when you call
I'll shelter you, shelter me
The song "Shelter" by Tedeschi Trucks Band speaks to the theme of support and commitment to someone. The song begins with a message of betrayal and abandonment. The singer acknowledges the promises that were made, but ultimately not kept, by those who were once considered friends. Despite this, the singer found comfort in a companion who was with them through thick and thin. The lyrics imply that this trust and companionship goes beyond words and is instead shown through actions. The chorus emphasizes the mutual bond of support and protection that the two have for one another. The lyrics suggest that they have each other's backs.
The second verse in particular highlights the message of the song. The singer encourages the listener to persevere through difficult circumstances. They compare the weight of hardship to that of a stone. The message is that the burden may be heavy, but the singer is there to support and lift it with the listener. The song ends similarly to how it began with an affirmation of mutual support and protection.
In all, "Shelter" conveys a message of support and commitment that is often hard to find in others. The song suggests that true companionship and trust is built on actions and not just words. The message is one of hope and encouragement in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
They made their promises then they walked away
People made promises but left when the going got tough
Fair-weather friends are gone for good
Friends who only stick around during good times are no longer around
You never cared about what others had to say
Ignoring the opinions of others
And through it all you understood
Even through tough times, you were able to understand
You are my prayer in times of trouble
You provide spiritual guidance when I need it most
I'll be your answer when you call
I'll be there for you when you need me
I'll shelter you, shelter me
We'll protect and support each other
Wake up but keep dreaming that you were born to fly
Stay motivated and believe in yourself
When your heart is heavy like a stone
When you're feeling weighed down emotionally
I'll lift your burden high until you realize
I'll help you until you can see things more clearly
That through the storm you soldiered on
You persevered through tough times
Oh, you showed me that your actions
Your actions demonstrated
Speak louder than your words
That actions are more important than words
When you need me, oh, yeah
When you require my help
I'll be your answer when you call
I'll be there for you when you need me
I'll shelter you, shelter me
We'll protect and support each other
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID HARRIS, DEREK TRUCKS, SUSAN TEDESCHI
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