Fire and Rain
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 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 I won't make it any other way 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 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 Na na na. Na na na na na na na na na na. Na na na na na na na na 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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Written by: James Taylor
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10 facts about this song
Background"Fire and Rain" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter James Taylor. It was included in his second album, "Sweet Baby James,” released in 1970.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by Taylor's experiences with drug addiction, depression, and the tragic death of his friend Suzanne Schnerr.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics capture three stages of Taylor's life: "Fire" represents his struggles with addiction, "Rain" refers to his battle with depression, and "Flying Machines” reference to his original band The Flying Machine, which broke up due to his addiction.
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Commercial Success"Fire and Rain" became a breakout hit for Taylor, peaking at No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has since been covered by countless artists, including John Denver, Marc Cohn, and Rumer, and used in various TV shows and movies, highlighting its enduring cultural impact.
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Grammy NominationsThe song was nominated for two Grammy Awards - Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and Best Contemporary Song.
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LegacyRolling Stone magazine named "Fire and Rain" as one of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.
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TriviaTaylor performed this song at the Concert for New York City in 2001, turning it into an anthem for those struggling with loss and grief following the September 11 attacks.
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Singer’s ReflectionJames Taylor has confessed that "Fire and Rain" is, for him, an emotional song to perform even today because it reminds him of the darker period in his life.
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Song InterpretationWhile many believe the song was written solely about Suzanne Schnerr, Taylor has argued that "Suzanne" is a representation of all the friends he lost to addiction or depression.
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