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Lyrics of Fire and Rain by James Taylor
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Just yesterday mornin′, they let me know you were gone
Suzanne, 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
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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
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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
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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
bridge
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
chorus
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
Writer(s): James Taylor
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In 'Fire and Rain' by James Taylor, the singer reflects on the loss of a friend, the struggles faced in life, and the hope to see the friend again. The 'fire' and 'rain' symbolize the difficult and challenging times experienced, while 'sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground' represent shattered hopes and dreams amidst life's hardships.
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Themes
Loss and mourning
• Just yesterday mornin', they let me know you were gone
• Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you
Hope and resilience
• You've just got to see me through another day
• But I always thought that I'd see you again
Reflection on life experiences
• Been walking my mind to an easy time
• I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
• I've seen fire and I've seen rain
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Moods
Nostalgia, heartbreak, reflection, despair, angst
Rating: PG
Lyrics to be enjoyed with parental supervision
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James Taylor Live
Album • 1993 • 30 tracks
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