This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
It's cold here in the city
It always seems that way
And I've been thinking about you almost everyday
Thinking about the good times
Thinking about the rain
Thinking about how bad it feels alone again
I'm sorry for the way things are in China
I'm sorry things ain't what they used to be
But more than anything else
I'm sorry for myself
'Cause you're not here with me
Our friends all ask about you
And I say you're doing fine
And I expect to hear from you almost anytime
But they all know I'm crying
And I can't sleep at night
They all know I'm dying down deep inside
I'm sorry for all the lies I told you
I'm sorry for the things I didn't say
But more than anything else
I'm sorry for myself
I can't believe you went away
I'm sorry if I took some things for granted
I'm sorry for the chains I put on you
But more than anything else
I'm sorry for myself
For living without you
It always seems that way
And I've been thinking about you almost everyday
Thinking about the good times
Thinking about the rain
Thinking about how bad it feels alone again
I'm sorry for the way things are in China
I'm sorry things ain't what they used to be
But more than anything else
I'm sorry for myself
'Cause you're not here with me
Our friends all ask about you
And I say you're doing fine
And I expect to hear from you almost anytime
But they all know I'm crying
And I can't sleep at night
They all know I'm dying down deep inside
I'm sorry for all the lies I told you
I'm sorry for the things I didn't say
But more than anything else
I'm sorry for myself
I can't believe you went away
I'm sorry if I took some things for granted
I'm sorry for the chains I put on you
But more than anything else
I'm sorry for myself
For living without you
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the lyrics are so very wrong it should be:
It's cold here in the city, it always seems that way, and I've been thinking about you almost every day. Thinking about the good times, thinking about the rain. Thinking about how bad it feels alone again.
I'm sorry for the way things are in China, I'm sorry things ain't what they used to be. More than anything else, I'm sorry for myself cause you're not here with me.
Our friends all ask about you, I say you're doing fine. I expect to hear from you almost anytime. They all know I'm crying, and I can't sleep at night. They all know I'm dying down deep inside.
I'm sorry for all the lies I told you, I'm sorry for the things I didn't say. But more than anything else, I'm sorry for myself. I can't believe you went away.
I'm sorry if I took some things for granted, I'm sorry for the chains I put on you. But more than anything else, I'm sorry for myself for living without you.
The is the real lyrics.
such a sad song..so powerful. sometimes you just wanna get on your knees and say im sorry. always brings a tear to my eyes
best john denver song ever...PERIOD!
It unnerves me a great deal that people only see a part of this song\'s meaning. I\'m here to set this straight.\n\n1stly, this song was written regarding Denver\'s increasingly estranged relationship with his wife (Annie) and son, at the time, both of whom he wrote many songs. This was somewhat of his way of both apologizing for being away so much and accepting his part of the blame for the inevitable dissolution of these relationships.\n\nHowever, as much as he takes the blame for the distance (being on tour, like "in China") and the way things were, between seemingly blaming himself for everything he recognizes that this is somewhat facetious and silly at the same time (really, "the way things are in China?") and that he is ultimately having himself a minor pity party ("more than anything else, I\'m sorry for myself, cuz you\'re not here with me...") or "living without her" because they or she\'s decided not to have a locomotive relationship, and instead she\'s "chained down" to a life for which he again solely blames himself. While being solely sacrificial, it also means she\'s not responsible for her own destiny, hinting that her happiness is also her own out, and that while he accepts full responsibility for his foibles, she needs to accept responsibility for hers, and find a way to make herself happy when he is unable to fulfill his duties as a husband.\n\nSo perhaps a better title for the song might be, "I\'m Sorry, but I Cannot Help You to Help Yourself." Ugh, nvm. That title sucks. Original SHOULD be good enough. It\'s true though. Try defying nature if you desire. You can\'t always count on others. Fundamental impossibility.