Ive Seen It Before Ill See It Again
Angela first knew of Jesus as a child but did non walk with him until she was an adult. She at present hopes to share the Proficient News with the world.
James Taylor performing at Tanglewood.
Paul Keleher, via Wikimedia Commons
"Burn and I've Seen Rain" Lyrics
"Just yesterday morning, they allow me know you were gone.
Susanne, the plans they made put an end to you lot.
I walked out this morning time, and I wrote downwards this song,
I just can't retrieve who to transport information technology to.
I've seen burn down 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 observe a friend,
Only I always thought that I'd come across you once again.
Won't you look down upon me, Jesus;
You've got to help me brand a stand,;
You've only got to come across me through another day.
My torso'due south aching and my time is at mitt,
And I won't make information technology any other way.
Oh, I've seen burn down, and I've seen rain;
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end;
I've seen solitary times when I could not find a friend,
Only I always thought that I'd come across yous again.
Been walking my mind to an like shooting fish in a barrel time, my back turned towards the sunday;
Lord knows, when the common cold wind blows information technology'll plow your head around.
Well, in that location'southward hours of time on the telephone line to talk nigh things to come;
Sweet dreams and flight 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 stop;
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend,
But I always thought that I'd see you, baby, one more than time again, now.
Thought I'd see you i more time once again;
In that location's just a few things coming my way this time around, now;
Thought I'd encounter you, thought I'd see you fire and rain, now."
James Taylor Lyrics Explained
James Taylor wrote and sang this song, which was inspired by a friend who died. After being recorded, this song elevated him to a pop star at 22 when it became a striking.
Taylor stated that he wrote this song iii unlike times throughout 1968. His writing began while auditioning in London for The Beatles' Apple Records. Then Taylor wrote more of information technology while he stayed in a Manhattan Hospital. All the same, he finished it at the Austin Riggs Center, where he was staying for drug rehabilitation. In 1972 Taylor stated:
"Fire and Rain" has three verses. The commencement verse is about my reactions to the death of a friend. The second verse is about my arrival in this land with a monkey on my back, and there Jesus is an expression of my desperation in trying to get through the time when my trunk was aching and the time was at hand when I had to do it... And the 3rd verse of that song refers to my recuperation in Austin Riggs which lasted about five months.
Although he wrote this at simply twenty years former, information technology touches people of all ages and is still relevant 40-plus years afterward.
Starting time Poesy Explained
"Simply yesterday morning they let me know y'all were gone
I just tin can't remember who to send it to
Susanne the plans they fabricated put an end to you
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this vocal"
When he refers to Susanne, he is referring to Susanne Schnerr. Taylor states he used to get loftier 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 Flight Machine. The Flying Machine was the group where he became successful as a musician and writer.
Susanne, or who Taylor affectionately refers to every bit Suzie, committed suicide. He was living in London with common friends. Since his career began lifting off and his fame grew, his friends waited until later to requite him the news since they knew Taylor was so excited about his upcoming record deal. He didn't observe out almost her suicide until 6 months later.
He also states in i interview that he e'er felt bad about the line, "The plans they made put an end to you," because people take made assumptions near whom "they" are. He intended 'they' to be the Fates. His greatest fearfulness 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 look downward upon me, Jesus
You've got to aid me brand a stand up
You've merely got to meet me through another twenty-four hour period
My body's agonized and my time is at hand
And I won't make information technology any other mode"
He wrote this verse in 1968 subsequently he stayed in a mental hospital. He was contesting a heroin addiction. He wrote this as a plea to Jesus, as in Jesus Christ, to help him 'make a stand up' against his drug addiction, which portrays how much of a hold the habit had on him. He makes the hold the addiction had on him when he belts out, "I won't brand it whatever other manner."
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Although information technology would be nice to say that in 1968, he finally kicked the habit, he did non kick the habit until much after. Fortunately, unlike many like him, he was finally able to make a stand against his addiction in 1986, when he became sober. He has been sober always since but still feels that he is a recovering addict.
Third Poetry Explained
"Has been walking my mind to an easy time my back turned towards the dominicus
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll plow your head around
Well, at that place's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things
To come
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground"
Earlier, during his senior year in high school, he had been treated at a hospital for depression. He and a friend, Danny Kortchmar, began a ring called the Flight Machine. It was a approving in disguise when the group failed just a few months after starting, and he started his solo career. The terminal line refers to this ring and his earlier attempts at finding success as a author.
Fire and Rain Pregnant
Fire and Rain remains and probably always will be i of my favorite songs. It touches me on a deep level. Although I've never experienced depression or drug addiction, I still know how information technology 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 only evidently abrasive.
Questions & Answers
Question: In the line, "Just I always thought that I'd see you once more," to whom is the word "y'all" referring in the poem "Fire and Rain"?
Reply: 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 just love James Taylor and this vocal. In the days and years following my mother'due south death, information technology would remind me of her. I ever thought that I would run across yous again, but she was gone. Cheers for the enjoyable and interesting article.
Jean Bakula from New Jersey on March 10, 2017:
He has such a distinctive vox, you can 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 Old Human. I wish he stayed with Carly Simon, she loved him and so much.
Nellieanna Hay from TEXAS on May 26, 2014:
I found your hub from one of the "Related Hubs" on another hub I was visiting. Glad I did!
What a lovely hub! I adore James Taylor and accept since I commencement heard him in the 60s when my son in high school was following his piece of work. Thank you for bringing out this 'history' of one of his about honey songs. It gets my votes!
I tried for a expert while to play his songs on pianoforte. They're not very adjustable to it. One time, though, it but came to me and I was able to do a fairly good job of it. Very satisfying.
Nellieanna Hay from TEXAS on May 26, 2014:
What a lovely hub! I adore James Taylor and have since I kickoff heard him in the 60s. Thank you for bringing out this 'history' of ane of his most beloved songs. It gets my votes!
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United states of america on June 02, 2012:
He really is quite the genius, he is one of my all time favorite singers.
Winsome from Southern California past mode of Texas on June 02, 2012:
Hi A_M, thank you for that explanation. I had no idea he wrote the verses and so far apart. I only finished a song I started many years agone, so I do empathise how that happens. I read once that when he heard people say that his songs all sounded the same that he was surprised. He said he works to vary his songs and structure of the music but that he simply has a narrow lens they all come up out of and and so it just sounds similar that.
I agree with him, his songs are not as easy to play as you might think if you really play them as he does. That's a chip of genius there. =:)
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United states on May nineteen, 2012:
It truly is a sad story. My heart feels heavy every time I hear those words.
Eric Calderwood from U.s.a. on May 19, 2012:
I recollect listening to this song as a young kid. I ever thought the whole song was virtually "Susan" and the line "the plans they made put an cease to you" referred to some conspiracy in which she was murdered. Now I know the real story. Thanks for a smashing hub.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on September 22, 2010:
Your welcome. James Taylor is ane of my all-time favorite singers. I could heed to him sing all twenty-four hours long. I retrieve he is one of the few celebrities that I would lose all verbal operation around! I'd but stand up there in awe!
heart4theword from hub on September 21, 2010:
Have to say I've ever liked the song, yet never read or new anything nearly the vocaliser...or the story behind the vocal. Thanks 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 force 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 take a classic - something that never grows former. James is in (what I would call) the third human action of his career now but he still sings and plays with the same fervor of his early days. I still love to hear him sing
Angela Michelle Schultz (writer) from United States on Baronial 24, 2010:
SteveoMc, the reason behind the story really moved me the first time I heard it. I wish my computer had speakers, otherwise I would add a video. I just tin't tell if the video I would add would exist quality or non.
SteveoMc from Pacific NorthWest on August 24, 2010:
I love this vocal and I was moved by the explanation. Thanks so much. I desire to hear it right now. Also, rated upwards and awesome. Wonderful hub.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August 23, 2010:
Thanks so much Minnetonka twin for rating it upward. Aye, he seems to exist 1 of those artists that lives a practiced life not merely a good singer. He doesn't seem to endeavor to hide who he is either.
Linda Rogers from Minnesota on August 23, 2010:
I rated this hub Up, Awesome and Beautiful as it is very inspiring. I take ever 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 dandy and incredible creative person. I ever thought it was absurd that someone this famous went on children's shows like Sesame Street. He definitely knows how blest he is to be living a make clean and sober life now and it shows in how he gives dorsum. Cheers for a really enlightening hub.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August 23, 2010:
ainehannah, honestly, I am a huge James Taylor vocal, there is just a few songs of his I don't adore.
Angela Michelle Schultz (writer) from United States on Baronial 23, 2010:
mhuze, I love all the great memories that we take in our lives that are brought out by a certain song.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August 23, 2010:
Coffeesnob, ane thing I discover very interesting is that many performers will 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, just personally I recollect it's kind of refreshing.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August 23, 2010:
FCE tier, oh, I should see if I tin can netflix it, I think I would relish information technology.
Aine O'Connor from Dublin on August 23, 2010:
Hullo Angela Michelle, dandy to know the background to a classic such as this. Another anthology of his that featured Carol Rex's Upward On The Roof and his ain Handyman from 1979 was a big, large favourite of mine back in the 24-hour interval. Like mhuze, thanks for bringing back a good retentiveness :0)
mhuze from Us on August twenty, 2010:
Listened to this album on my Mom's one-time panel stereo. Thanks for bringing dorsum a good retention.
coffeesnob on August 20, 2010:
Nice hub...I used to be all about James Taylor..always liked his music.. Isn't it a neat affair to be able to get a glimpse at what is behind the scenes in the listen of the creative person. Nearly who write cascade out experiences in some form..
Chip from Common cold Mountain on August 20, 2010:
I have the DVD of JT and Carole Male monarch -- cracking!
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from U.s.a. on August 19, 2010:
Valerie, I love when you lot can find a song that just really hits home, and helps you lot get through some of the low moments. :)
valeriebelew from Metro Atlanta, GA, USA on August 19, 2010:
Loved this angela_michelle. I've experienced both depression and a drug problem, and I'm here to say the lyrics hit domicile. Wonderful hub. Voting up and awesome. (:v
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August 19, 2010:
Bayoulady, you should definitely do one. :) I was thinking near writing about Frederick Doublass, the ex-slave. Astonishing story, it really opens your eyes to the terribleness of slavery.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on Baronial 19, 2010:
Tonymac, I never knew anyone had always redone the song. I wish the speakers on my figurer were working otherwise I would youtube it.
bayoulady from Northern Louisiana,Us on August 19, 2010:
James Taylor's smooth vox, oh my. Haven't idea of him for a long fourth dimension.i am enjoying all of the biographies I've been seeing lately on the hubs, call up I might practice one myself.Rate up!
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from U.s.a. on August 19, 2010:
Cheers so much Healing Touch I appreciate that!
Tony McGregor from Southward Africa on August 19, 2010:
This is a very informative Hub about a song I have loved for many years. Interestingly I first heard the Joan Baez version and loved it, simply lagter heard the a Taylor version and have been a fan e'er since.
The song e'er intrigued me so I'm grateful for the groundwork story.
Thanks for sharing this.
Dearest and peace
Tony
Angela Michelle Schultz (writer) from United States on August 19, 2010:
Thanks Aunt Barb!
Angela Michelle Schultz (writer) from United States on Baronial 19, 2010:
Mentalist Acer, well, I used to have the Muppet's Christmas on 8-track, I hope you nevertheless have your 8-track! That would be really awesome. Not quite every bit cool as having a tape, but still pretty neat.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on Baronial nineteen, 2010:
Dave Matthews, that is exactly how I experience almost knowing the background of it.
Angela Michelle Schultz (writer) from United States on August nineteen, 2010:
Samsons, I'chiliad also a huge fan! Obviously!
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from U.s.a. on August xix, 2010:
Fred Allen, I may just have to find one. I am surprised I didn't call up about it. Of course the audio on my calculator is currently cleaved, so I oasis't been putting videos on, because I don't know what ones are quality or not.
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United states of america on August 19, 2010:
Dahoglund, I think it was finding out this many years agone, is what caused me to get a big James Taylor fan.
Angela Michelle Schultz (writer) from United states of america on August 19, 2010:
DiamondRN, It surprises me how few telephone call on Jesus in my generation. Generations past, at the Academy Awards they would thank God, you don't hear that quite as much as you used to.
Angela Michelle Schultz (writer) from U.s.a. on Baronial 19, 2010:
Ecoggins, I have a proposition for you lot. If you lot make a youtube video doing your James Taylor impression, I'll put it upwards on ths hub! LOL> I'd love to see it. :)
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on Baronial 19, 2010:
Pamela, I think me and you have a lot in common. We seem to similar much the same things. :)
Angela Michelle Schultz (author) from United States on August nineteen, 2010:
zzron, Thanks. I actually would agree with you, but there is something hypnotizing with James Taylor'due south vox. I absolutely love to hear him sing. Typically I prefer things more upbeat.
Laura Arne from Minnetonka, MN on August xix, 2010:
I am a total James Taylor Fan. You had me at Hello. I tweeted this one. Keen hub.
Healing bear on
Barbara Badder from U.s.a. on August nineteen, 2010:
Hmm. I e'er liked this song, merely I never noticed he chosen on Jesus either. I enjoyed reading this hub. Thank you Angela.
Mentalist acer from A Voice in your Mind! on August xix, 2010:
I used to take him on 8-rail and cassette,I wore him outLol;)
Dave Mathews from NORTH YORK,ONTARIO,CANADA on August 19, 2010:
Angela_Michelle: I've always enjoyed this vocal from James Taylor, and at present knowing more about him I can accept a deeper appreciation for the song still.
Blood brother Dave.
Sam from Tennessee on Baronial 19, 2010:
beautiful, I always liked James Taylor.
fred allen from Myrtle Beach SC on August 19, 2010:
Wish you lot could take attached a functioning of the vocal. Love the hub! I honey expert peotry. It displays the soul of the poet. Information technology goes deeper than the words and the images they conjure. Most merely scratch the surface of what is really existence revealed. Y'all dig deep. I like that.
Don A. Hoglund from Wisconsin Rapids on August 19, 2010:
I've never really listened much to Taylor but this is an interesting story well-nigh him.
Bob Diamond RPh from Charlotte, NC U.s.a. on August nineteen, 2010:
I had never listened to all of the words earlier. I wasn't enlightened of his calling on Jesus. More people who are in trouble should practise the same. Thanks.
ecoggins from Corona, California on August 19, 2010:
My favorite singer impression is to do James Taylor. I love his songs. Thanks for sharing this hub.
Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on Baronial 19, 2010:
I enjoyed this hub and like that item vocal as well as, many others of James Taylor.
zzron from Houston, TX. on August 18, 2010:
This was nice, I like a couple of his songs but I mostly adopt faster classic stone.
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