Could Not Believe It Took Me Around Again Lyrics
Angela first knew of Jesus as a kid but did non walk with him until she was an adult. She now hopes to share the Practiced News with the world.
James Taylor performing at Tanglewood.
Paul Keleher, via Wikimedia Commons
"Fire and I've Seen Rain" Lyrics
"Just yesterday forenoon, they let me know you were gone.
Susanne, the plans they made put an stop to you.
I walked out this morning time, and I wrote down this song,
I just can't retrieve who to ship it to.
I've seen burn and I've seen rain;
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end;
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend,
Simply I always thought that I'd see you lot once again.
Won't you look down upon me, Jesus;
You've got to help me make a stand up,;
Y'all've just got to see me through some other mean solar day.
My body's aching and my fourth dimension is at hand,
And I won't make information technology whatever other fashion.
Oh, I've seen fire, and I've seen pelting;
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end;
I've seen lonely times when I could not discover a friend,
But I always thought that I'd run into you lot again.
Been walking my heed to an like shooting fish in a barrel time, my back turned towards the sun;
Lord knows, when the common cold wind blows it'll plough your head effectually.
Well, there's hours of time on the phone line to talk about things to come;
Sweetness dreams and flying machines in pieces on the footing.
Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen pelting;
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never cease;
I've seen solitary times when I could not find a friend,
Only I always thought that I'd see you, infant, 1 more time again, at present.
Thought I'd see y'all i more time once more;
There's merely a few things coming my style this fourth dimension around, now;
Thought I'd see y'all, thought I'd see y'all burn and pelting, now."
James Taylor Lyrics Explained
James Taylor wrote and sang this song, which was inspired by a friend who died. After existence recorded, this song elevated him to a pop star at 22 when it became a hit.
Taylor stated that he wrote this song three dissimilar times throughout 1968. His writing began while auditioning in London for The Beatles' Apple Records. So Taylor wrote more of it while he stayed in a Manhattan Hospital. However, he finished it at the Austin Riggs Centre, where he was staying for drug rehabilitation. In 1972 Taylor stated:
"Fire and Rain" has three verses. The outset verse is most my reactions to the death of a friend. The second poesy is about my arrival in this state with a monkey on my back, and at that place Jesus is an expression of my desperation in trying to get through the time when my body was aching and the fourth dimension was at hand when I had to do it... And the third verse of that song refers to my recuperation in Austin Riggs which lasted nearly v months.
Although he wrote this at simply 20 years quondam, it touches people of all ages and is however relevant twoscore-plus years afterward.
First Poesy Explained
"Just yesterday morning they permit me know you were gone
I merely can't remember who to send it to
Susanne the plans they fabricated put an finish to yous
I walked out this morning and I wrote downward this song"
When he refers to Susanne, he is referring to Susanne Schnerr. Taylor states he used to get high with her and knew her quite well. He met her in New York in 1967 and hung out with her quite often when he was part of a group called The Flying Motorcar. The Flying Motorcar was the grouping where he became successful equally a musician and writer.
Susanne, or who Taylor affectionately refers to as Suzie, committed suicide. He was living in London with mutual friends. Since his career began lifting off and his fame grew, his friends waited until later to give him the news since they knew Taylor was then excited about his upcoming tape bargain. He didn't find out about her suicide until 6 months later.
He as well states in 1 interview that he ever felt bad most the line, "The plans they made put an finish to you," because people take fabricated assumptions virtually whom "they" are. He intended 'they' to exist the Fates. His greatest fear was that her parents thought he blamed them. He did not.
James Taylor on phase performing at Tanglewood.
Paul Keleher, via Wikimedia Commons
Second Verse Explained
"Won't you expect downward upon me, Jesus
You've got to assist me brand a stand
You've just got to see me through some other day
My body'southward aching and my time is at hand
And I won't make information technology any other style"
He wrote this verse in 1968 later he stayed in a mental hospital. He was battling a heroin addiction. He wrote this as a plea to Jesus, as in Jesus Christ, to help him 'make a stand' confronting his drug addiction, which portrays how much of a hold the addiction had on him. He makes the hold the addiction had on him when he belts out, "I won't go far whatever other way."
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Although it would exist nice to say that in 1968, he finally kicked the habit, he did not kick the habit until much later. Fortunately, unlike many similar him, he was finally able to make a stand against his habit in 1986, when he became sober. He has been sober always since but still feels that he is a recovering addict.
Third Verse Explained
"Has been walking my mind to an easy time my back turned towards the sun
Lord knows when the common cold wind blows information technology'll plough your head around
Well, at that place'south hours of fourth dimension on the phone line to talk about things
To come
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground"
Earlier, during his senior twelvemonth in loftier school, he had been treated at a hospital for low. He and a friend, Danny Kortchmar, began a band called the Flying Machine. It was a approval in disguise when the group failed just a few months afterwards starting, and he started his solo career. The last line refers to this ring and his earlier attempts at finding success as a writer.
Burn down and Pelting Significant
Burn and Rain remains and probably ever volition exist one of my favorite songs. Information technology touches me on a deep level. Although I've never experienced depression or drug addiction, I even so know how it feels to exist on the bottom, hoping for a moment to arise. Life is like a roller coaster, with many ups and downs, scary at times, exhilarating, and sometimes simply plain annoying.
Questions & Answers
Question: In the line, "But I always idea that I'd see you lot again," to whom is the word "yous" referring in the poem "Fire and Pelting"?
Respond: His friend Suzanne Shnerr who had committed suicide.
© 2010 Angela Michelle Schultz
Kelly Ann Christensen from Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas on February 01, 2020:
I merely love James Taylor and this song. In the days and years following my female parent's death, it would remind me of her. I e'er idea that I would see you lot again, but she was gone. Thank you for the enjoyable and interesting article.
Jean Bakula from New Jersey on March x, 2017:
He has such a distinctive voice, yous tin always tell it's him when he helps out a friend or even plays an instrument. He plays the banjo part on Neil Young's Quondam Human. I wish he stayed with Carly Simon, she loved him then much.
Nellieanna Hay from TEXAS on May 26, 2014:
I establish your hub from ane of the "Related Hubs" on another hub I was visiting. Glad I did!
What a lovely hub! I adore James Taylor and take since I first heard him in the 60s when my son in loftier schoolhouse was post-obit his work. Thank you for bringing out this 'history' of one of his nigh beloved songs. It gets my votes!
I tried for a good while to play his songs on piano. They're not very adaptable to it. One time, though, information technology just came to me and I was able to do a fairly skilful job of it. Very satisfying.
Nellieanna Hay from TEXAS on May 26, 2014:
What a lovely hub! I admire James Taylor and have since I first heard him in the 60s. Thanks for bringing out this 'history' of i of his nearly beloved songs. It gets my votes!
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from The states on June 02, 2012:
He really is quite the genius, he is one of my all fourth dimension favorite singers.
Winsome from Southern California by way of Texas on June 02, 2012:
Hi A_M, thank you for that explanation. I had no idea he wrote the verses so far apart. I just finished a song I started many years ago, so I do understand how that happens. I read once that when he heard people say that his songs all sounded the aforementioned that he was surprised. He said he works to vary his songs and structure of the music only that he just has a narrow lens they all come out of and so it just sounds similar that.
I agree with him, his songs are non equally piece of cake to play equally you might think if you really play them as he does. That's a chip of genius there. =:)
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from The states on May nineteen, 2012:
It truly is a sad story. My heart feels heavy every fourth dimension I hear those words.
Eric Calderwood from United states of america on May 19, 2012:
I remember listening to this song as a young kid. I e'er thought the whole song was about "Susan" and the line "the plans they made put an end to you" referred to some conspiracy in which she was murdered. Now I know the real story. Thanks for a great hub.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on September 22, 2010:
Your welcome. James Taylor is 1 of my all-time favorite singers. I could heed to him sing all 24-hour interval long. I think he is 1 of the few celebrities that I would lose all verbal operation effectually! I'd simply stand in that location in awe!
heart4theword from hub on September 21, 2010:
Take to say I've always liked the song, yet never read or new anything about the singer...or the story behind the song. Cheers for sharing!
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from U.s. on September 03, 2010:
He is one of the few musicians who has remained a powerful musical strength for more than than half of their lives!
TomTipton from Hollywood, CA on September 02, 2010:
Thanks for the Hub angela_michelle.
When lyrics, melody, and emotion collide, you accept a archetype - something that never grows old. James is in (what I would call) the tertiary act of his career at present but he still sings and plays with the same fervor of his early days. I even so beloved to hear him sing
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from Us on August 24, 2010:
SteveoMc, the reason behind the story really moved me the first time I heard it. I wish my reckoner had speakers, otherwise I would add a video. I just tin can't tell if the video I would add together would be quality or not.
SteveoMc from Pacific NorthWest on August 24, 2010:
I dearest this song and I was moved by the explanation. Give thanks you so much. I want to hear it right at present. Also, rated upward and awesome. Wonderful hub.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United states on Baronial 23, 2010:
Thank you so much Minnetonka twin for rating it up. Aye, he seems to be 1 of those artists that lives a expert life non just a skillful singer. He doesn't seem to endeavour to hibernate who he is either.
Linda Rogers from Minnesota on August 23, 2010:
I rated this hub Upwards, Crawly and Cute as it is very inspiring. I have always had a Big place in my heart for James Taylor. I followed him and his life as he struggled with demons and followed hin as a great and incredible artist. I always thought it was cool that someone this famous went on children's shows similar Sesame Street. He definitely knows how blest he is to be living a clean and sober life now and it shows in how he gives back. Thank you for a really enlightening hub.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August 23, 2010:
ainehannah, honestly, I am a huge James Taylor song, there is simply a few songs of his I don't admire.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on Baronial 23, 2010:
mhuze, I dear all the keen memories that nosotros have in our lives that are brought out by a certain song.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August 23, 2010:
Coffeesnob, 1 affair I detect very interesting is that many performers volition say they have a normal personality, then they have a stage personality. James Taylor actually stated in an interview that he is himself in his music. He acted as if that was not very creative and he lacked imagination, but personally I think it'due south kind of refreshing.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August 23, 2010:
FCE tier, oh, I should meet if I can netflix it, I think I would enjoy it.
Aine O'Connor from Dublin on August 23, 2010:
Hi Angela Michelle, great to know the background to a archetype such every bit this. Some other anthology of his that featured Carol King'southward Up On The Roof and his own Handyman from 1979 was a big, big favourite of mine back in the twenty-four hour period. Like mhuze, thanks for bringing back a good retentivity :0)
mhuze from USA on August twenty, 2010:
Listened to this album on my Mom'south former panel stereo. Thanks for bringing back a practiced memory.
coffeesnob on August twenty, 2010:
Nice hub...I used to be all about James Taylor..ever liked his music.. Isn't it a neat thing to be able to get a glimpse at what is backside the scenes in the mind of the artist. Nearly who write cascade out experiences in some course..
Chip from Cold Mountain on August xx, 2010:
I have the DVD of JT and Carole King -- great!
Angela Michelle Schultz (writer) from United States on August 19, 2010:
Valerie, I love when you can find a song that just really hits dwelling, and helps yous get through some of the low moments. :)
valeriebelew from Metro Atlanta, GA, USA on August nineteen, 2010:
Loved this angela_michelle. I've experienced both depression and a drug problem, and I'm here to say the lyrics hitting home. Wonderful hub. Voting up and crawly. (:five
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August 19, 2010:
Bayoulady, you should definitely exercise one. :) I was thinking about writing about Frederick Doublass, the ex-slave. Amazing story, information technology actually opens your eyes to the terribleness of slavery.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from Us on August nineteen, 2010:
Tonymac, I never knew anyone had e'er redone the song. I wish the speakers on my computer were working otherwise I would youtube it.
bayoulady from Northern Louisiana,USA on August 19, 2010:
James Taylor's smooth voice, oh my. Haven't thought of him for a long time.i am enjoying all of the biographies I've been seeing lately on the hubs, think I might do 1 myself.Rate up!
Angela Michelle Schultz (writer) from The states on August 19, 2010:
Give thanks you so much Healing Touch I capeesh that!
Tony McGregor from South Africa on August 19, 2010:
This is a very informative Hub about a vocal I have loved for many years. Interestingly I first heard the Joan Baez version and loved it, only lagter heard the a Taylor version and have been a fan ever since.
The song always intrigued me and so I'm grateful for the background story.
Thank you for sharing this.
Beloved and peace
Tony
Angela Michelle Schultz (writer) from United States on Baronial 19, 2010:
Thanks Aunt Barb!
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on Baronial 19, 2010:
Mentalist Acer, well, I used to have the Muppet's Christmas on 8-track, I hope you lot still have your 8-runway! That would be really awesome. Not quite as absurd as having a tape, but all the same pretty corking.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August 19, 2010:
Dave Matthews, that is exactly how I feel nearly knowing the background of it.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August 19, 2010:
Samsons, I'one thousand also a huge fan! Obviously!
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from U.s.a. on August xix, 2010:
Fred Allen, I may but accept to detect one. I am surprised I didn't think about it. Of class the sound on my computer is currently cleaved, so I haven't been putting videos on, because I don't know what ones are quality or not.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August 19, 2010:
Dahoglund, I think it was finding out this many years ago, is what caused me to get a large James Taylor fan.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from Us on August 19, 2010:
DiamondRN, Information technology surprises me how few telephone call on Jesus in my generation. Generations by, at the Academy Awards they would thank God, y'all don't hear that quite equally much equally you used to.
Angela Michelle Schultz (writer) from United States on August 19, 2010:
Ecoggins, I take a proposition for you. If y'all brand a youtube video doing your James Taylor impression, I'll put it up on ths hub! LOL> I'd love to run into it. :)
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from Usa on August 19, 2010:
Pamela, I think me and you have a lot in common. Nosotros seem to like much the same things. :)
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August xix, 2010:
zzron, Thank you. I actually would concord with y'all, but in that location is something hypnotizing with James Taylor'southward voice. I absolutely dearest to hear him sing. Typically I prefer things more than upbeat.
Laura Arne from Minnetonka, MN on August 19, 2010:
I am a full James Taylor Fan. You had me at Hello. I tweeted this one. Great hub.
Healing touch
Barbara Badder from USA on August nineteen, 2010:
Hmm. I always liked this song, but I never noticed he called on Jesus either. I enjoyed reading this hub. Thanks Angela.
Mentalist acer from A Voice in your Listen! on August 19, 2010:
I used to accept him on 8-track and cassette,I wore him outLol;)
Dave Mathews from Northward YORK,ONTARIO,CANADA on August 19, 2010:
Angela_Michelle: I've always enjoyed this song from James Taylor, and now knowing more about him I can have a deeper appreciation for the vocal yet.
Brother Dave.
Sam from Tennessee on Baronial xix, 2010:
beautiful, I ever liked James Taylor.
fred allen from Myrtle Beach SC on August 19, 2010:
Wish you could have attached a functioning of the song. Love the hub! I beloved good peotry. It displays the soul of the poet. It goes deeper than the words and the images they conjure. About only scratch the surface of what is really being revealed. You dig deep. I like that.
Don A. Hoglund from Wisconsin Rapids on August 19, 2010:
I've never actually listened much to Taylor but this is an interesting story virtually him.
Bob Diamond RPh from Charlotte, NC Us on Baronial 19, 2010:
I had never listened to all of the words before. I wasn't aware of his calling on Jesus. More people who are in trouble should do the aforementioned. Cheers.
ecoggins from Corona, California on August xix, 2010:
My favorite singer impression is to do James Taylor. I love his songs. Thank you for sharing this hub.
Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on August 19, 2010:
I enjoyed this hub and like that particular song likewise equally, many others of James Taylor.
zzron from Houston, TX. on August eighteen, 2010:
This was nice, I similar a couple of his songs merely I generally prefer faster classic stone.
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