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Fire And Rain
James Taylor
Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone
Susanne the plans they made put an end to you
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
I just can't remember who to send it to
I've seen fire 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
But I always thought that I'd see you again
Won't you look down upon me, Jesus
You've got to help me make a stand
You've just got to see me through another day
My body's aching and my time is at hand
And I won't make it any other way
Oh, I've seen fire 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
But I always thought that I'd see you again
Been walking my mind to an easy time my back turned towards the sun
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around
Well, there's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things
to come
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
Oh, I've seen fire 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
But I always thought that I'd see you, baby, one more time again, now
Thought I'd see you one more time again
There's just a few things coming my way this time around, now
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you fire and rain, now
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About this Song
Fire And Rain by James Taylor is a poignant and introspective folk rock song that delves into themes of loss, grief, and recovery. The song recounts Taylor's real-life struggles, including the suicide of a childhood friend, his battles with addiction, and his experiences with mental health treatment. Notable lines like 'I've seen fire and I've seen rain' reflect the various hardships he has faced. The chorus, 'I’ve seen sunny days that I thought would never end' contrasts these dark times with moments of hope and resilience, making the song a powerful reflection on the human condition.
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