About the song
Neil Diamond‘s song “I Am… I Said” stands as a powerful and introspective piece in his musical repertoire. Released on November 16, 1971, this track is part of his acclaimed album “Stones”, which reflects Diamond’s deepening lyrical and emotional complexity during that period.
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Lyrics
L.A.’s fine, the sun shines most the timeAnd the feeling is “lay back” Palm trees grow and rents are low But you know I keep thinkin’ about Making my way backWell I’m New York City born and raisedBut nowadays I’m lost between two shores L.A.’s fine, but it ain’t home New York’s home But it ain’t mine no more“I am”… I saidTo no one there And no one heard at all Not even the chair“I am”… I cried“I am”… said I And I am lost and I can’t Even say why Leavin’ me lonely stillDid you ever read about a frogWho dreamed of bein’ a king And then became one Well except for the names And a few other changes If you talk about me The story is the same oneBut I got an emptiness deep insideAnd I’ve tried But it won’t let me go And I’m not a man who likes to swear But I never cared For the sound of being alone“I am”… I saidTo no one there And no one heard at all Not even the chair “I am”… I cried “I am”… said I And I am lost and I can’t Even say why “I am”… I said “I am”… I cried “I am”