Neil Diamond - I am... I said (W/Lyrics)

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[@designermom3boys]

I feel like it's not my story to share, but I have an uncle who is going through alzheimers right now. He loved to sing Neil Diamond songs. My cousin captured a video of him singing this song in the state of his dementia. It just broke my heart because I know he's still in there, even if lost to the people he used to know and love. The lyrics of, "I am lost and I can't even say why", just broke me.

[@myAccountMyvoice]

♥️

[@dominicponhagban9194]

❤

[@christelruholl2849]

Super Song

[@1kkalex]

❤

[@Linky100]

I am so sorry

[@kellywallace9677]

If there was ever a song that explained what loneliness feels like, this is it really. Great song

[@jacquelinewilliams6289]

Your do right lost my mum znd dad 5mths apart 2021

[@iohnxxxx]

Kelly u ain't alone god 🙏 bless you

[@timwattison4419]

So true honey. When I had a wife of 28 years who cheated on me, a girlfriend of 4 years who walked out on me, and another who dumped me after a month and went with a guy with loads of money you understand how hard life can be at 58. 😪😔

[@paulhollingworth5711]

God I'm 64 with nothing to offer , but 16 in heart, how friggin sad

[@ninacarroll2847]

Yes!!

[@MB-mb3856]

Song gives me goose bumps. Beautiful arrangement, voice and style.

[@patriciaj473]

So true!

[@bettinahansen7630]

Absolutely!

[@robertzimberg]

❤️ Neil Diamond is not only an awesome composer singer, but also a rare and genuine mensch (extraordinarily decent person). God bless you and your loved ones! 🤗

[@david-hw1ju]

Shalom

[@veronicavanderlans6153]

This is the song I want played at my funeral I am like the frog who dreamed of being a king cause I am a transexual and it has been a great life that I've lived I never dreamed it would be this good farewell to all until we meet again goodbye

[@annekaufman9833]

Neil Diamond is one of the greatest singers of all time,he has a great voice

[@James-mn6jo]

Hello Anne, how are things going with you?

[@Nick-wn1xw]

Most great singers have great voices.

[@ritagray5846]

I love every song Neil sings. His voice is mesmerizing. I’ve listened to him for many many years. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tammypowell755]

He's also Jesus Crist abstery both are jewish

[@jackiedavis5636]

Ksmex

[@julieashton6220]

Saddest song I have ever heard

[@gregorydeluca3186]

@@julieashton6220 my Used to cry MUCHO UNTIL I HAVE BOUGHT A CHINESE SHITZU NOW LEARNING MANDARINE

[@rizaldyoberes2988]

Likewise

[@celinerichards131]

I just celebrated the first anniversary of my father’s passing and this song was a favorite of his. Never really understood why he loved it so much but today I did. It described what he felt in more ways than one. Thank you for sharing this song with us❤

[@WickedPrince3D]

It described what I think we all feel sometimes. Alone and not knowing what to do about it. Sorry to hear about your poppa, we all know that someday they'll be gone but it's never easy to accept when it comes true.

[@moniqueadams8125]

Never truly listened to all the words, until today!! What a beautiful sad song of loneliness.. Most if not all people can relate to this.. Thanks Neil Diamond for your beautiful transparency in this powerful and moving song ..

[@celinerichards131]

@@WickedPrince3Dthank you for your sentiments

[@WickedPrince3D]

@@celinerichards131 You are welcome. I've lost both of my parents. I didn't really even get along with them. Troubled childhood. But despite everything they were still my parents and I loved them.

[@kalinga983]

A13​@@WickedPrince3D

[@charlottemcallister2127]

I can listen to his songs daily and do most days Can’t say that about anyone else. His music has meaning!!❤

[@Real_Perplexity]

I feel the same!

[@DonDorion-w9q]

I could say that about me! (I actually sing this song at Karaoke )!😊

[@VickySwindoll]

Me too ❤

[@kenshiloh]

I was in a band with my best buddies. We weren't famous, but we had some followers. I had a pretty girlfriend, a nice car, some money, and yet I was so empty and lonely - sort of like Neil Diamond. Then I saw a movie about Jesus. I walked onto a church lawn one night and I asked to meet Christ. I know it sounds crazy, but "This is eternal life, that you know God and Jesus Christ Whom He has sent." I lost it all: girlfriend, band, car, money - but I am friends with Christ and I could not be happier!

[@kenshiloh]

***** Hi. You were 'born again?' Did you tell people you know Jesus personally? Did you lie? I do know Jesus. You were a tare among the wheat, a false convert, a wolf in sheep clothing. I hope you get to know Christ. Sin might seem fun for a season, but what does it profit to gain the whole world and lose your soul?

[@micheleallen1402]

Did you see the movie THE JAZZ SINGER? It's a story about Neil Diamond's life. He is Jewish and learned WHO the "I AM" was before he could walk. The I AM is the ALMIGHTY GOD. In my opinion, Neil was crying out to God in his loneliness. In the movie, I didn't understand why it broke his father's heart to see Neil make the decisions he was making but that was bc I watched it before I became born again (John 3:3-8). It wasn't until after I became born again, (in other words after I repented, was born of the water (by immersion in the name of Jesus for the remission of my sin) and was born of the Spirit (God filled me with the Holy Ghost and I spoke in tongues) (Acts 2:38), that i learned many things from the Bible regarding the Jewish Nation and was fully able to understand both Neil and his father. Yes, God gave Neil much talent but He also gave him a free will, just as He has given to every one of us. Just a side note: when we are born again, the blood of Jesus is applied to our life so that we can be redeemed back to God. In Deuteronomy 6:4 it says: "Hear O'Israel the Lord our God is one Lord… So the God of the Old Testament is simply the Jesus of the New.

[@arielcantal9340]

❤ praised be to God!

[@zacravatu2360]

Well said my friend

[@gturtle7825]

Good for you buddy

[@viralbuthow000]

It's arguable whether this is Neil's best song but this is certainly his deepest. Lot of symbolism and imagery.

[@appaloosagirl1]

I always thought this was his absolute best, but I could never figure out why everyone didn’t agree……….

[@timwattison4419]

Hello, is his best 👌 but this is also beautiful

[@potentialreality]

Yes, I agree!

[@imalt8271]

Talking about symbolism; I wondered if this was like a prayer because the Bible calls God "the great I AM."

[@RavenThom]

@@appaloosagirl1 I always play this with Brooklyn Roads

[@michael9208]

Neil is one of the greatest!!!!!!!!

[@paulacromer2360]

He is the greatest

[@kevinmcallister1967]

Took 4 months to write as he was going through a divorce. Brilliant artist

[@dannyparker3820]

Your 💯 percent Correct......one of the greatest singers ever....

[@dannyparker3820]

@@paulacromer2360......O yes he is

[@lise-lottesandberg8842]

Love his voice. And the song makes me cry almost every time I listen to it. So emotional and sad.

[@paulshann2254]

There are some songs that can never die and this Neil Dimond is one of them .

[@sillynilly-te9pg]

I love, love to hear this man sing. He has a voice that cannot be forgotten. His music takes me back to another time!!!

[@marcela21884]

Niel is history! No other singer will match his style and voice !!

[@crazyloppinrock6143]

I agree, my friend what amazing voice.

[@beckyforcier9668]

Sexy deep voice love love his music

[@beckyforcier9668]

silly nilly1234 love him his voice

[@stevemyrick4146]

I am I cried I am said I my true story

[@TPCforlife1]

My Dad just passed and he loved Neil Diamond...this was his favorite song..I'm playing it for him at his service

[@audreymaqks]

such a beautiful thought

[@desiregonzalez5858]

@@audreymaqks aa

[@adafridi]

RIP, mate ♥️

[@manaoharsam4211]

Must have loved your father a lot. Nice of you to dedicate this song to him.

[@potentialreality]

Sorry about your father. I'm touched by this though. From one -ski to another, I wish you well.

[@weehubbyable]

Mr neil diamond has done some fine songs but this is my favourite very powerful stuff .

[@dorothyjohns5958]

My too this song is me and my family I no how it feels to be somewhere YOU don't like to be and somewhere YOU love to be 💔💔💔💔💔😢😢😢😢. But all I need is MY PAPA MY YESHUA HOLY SPIRIT to guide me AND MY FAMILY PROTECT watch DIRECT BLESS SHIELD FROM ALL EVIL. AMEN AND AMEN SHALOM GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND NEIL DIAMOND HES BEEN A GREAT MAN AND A SONGWRITING I LOVE HIM..JUST A GREAT MAN GOD BLESS HIM I PRAY FOR MR. DIAMOND 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I PRAY HE FEELS BETTER

[@dwightdodd3734]

This one and Morningside..................

[@dwightdodd3734]

tied with " morningside" real tearjerker....but ALL his stuff is phenominal.................

[@grahamrowley8393]

Agree - this one and Morningside and Play Me.

[@dwightdodd3734]

@@grahamrowley8393 my favorites as well.....are you one of my Canadian cousins?

[@Micheal-l5c]

I'm homeless in a tent on a beach on the north coast of Ireland and I really feel this song exactly explains me amazing song writing

[@valarielong5326]

God bless you. HE IS the great I AM.

[@karenkhyyiam151]

❤

[@victoriaportal5236]

I hope you’re feeling better now 😊

[@monjewelagbor6107]

I pray the Lord meet your needs. Remain in His comfort 😢😢😢🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Love from Central Africa❤❤❤

[@michillene]

One of the greatest voices of all time.

[@johnboy991000]

OK JJ o I only be look I. Iloilo

[@michillene]

Huh?

[@evensout]

what about bob: there are two kinds of people--those that like Neil Diamond and those that don't... I do

[@ronniedees50]

I like

[@darreljames7453]

Name me one person in the history of life who's not had self doubt or crisis of identity in this cold world and cried out in their very inner soul " I am I cried"! This is a human anthem!

[@johnsoho2238]

Absofuckinlutely my brother and sister.

[@johnanders6234]

You sir,Are a poet. Who obvious is inspired by this musical genious. The homage you pay too Neil speaks for itself.

[@dominickjustave3558]

Amen

[@aidanmarley2932]

Darrell check out Paul Taylor cover

[@aidanmarley2932]

Check out Paul Taylor busker cover of this

[@derrickpowell5531]

This black guy loves Neil Diamond's music! Who's with me in 2020? 2021...2022!

[@dwightdodd3734]

anybody with working ears,Derrick...................

[@777Tig-b4v]

💯

[@borkumriff642]

I in Amsterdam Derrick and thinking of all who are suffering the corona virus ! Quick recovery wishes to all good people.

[@cocoafemme47]

Derrick Powell: THIS....Black Woman....is with you!! However, a certain mood has to come over me--like the way I'm feeling today(3/20/20)--for me to play songs like this!! Normally I am into Gen Z's music; strange I know, but, I guess that's what happens when you are a woman of my years who SADLY never had the responsibility of a family.

[@derrickpowell5531]

@@cocoafemme47 So sorry Cocoa.

[@KaHeyn-y4r]

When I was teen I was was working at a clothing shop and the owner listened to Neil Diamond all day long. I had the chance too see him a few years ago and I was so overwhelmed that I cried te entire concert

[@janflemmingolsen]

Good story…

[@YZJY]

I'm feeling these lyrics more than ever during this time of self-isolation and quarantine. Three weeks thus far, and it looks like further quarantines may be issued in the future. I'm really missing human interactions. Thanks, Neil for all the beauty and wonder your music and voice have added to all our lives. Everyone stay safe and be well.

[@ceilconstante7813]

If you're young and healthy, have what you need and peace in your home be greatful. Many people have situations and conditions that have forced them into lockdown for to many years to count. Some people are stuck at home with abusive and argumentive partners. The poor have nothing but desperation. I wish more people would seek the truth and see how they're being manipulated. This world be a good time to do some research and listen to people speaking the truth. Senator Dr Scott Jensen exposed an internal document telling doctors to label ALL deaths as Covid 19. It's right here on KZbin. Search:. Show your local hospital.... they're empty! So why is a Microsoft engineer an expert on vaccines? Do you know anything about Event 201? Do you understand what ID2020 really is? Maybe you should watch some footage of the event to better understand what's happening and that it's not going to end soon. Listen to Richie from Boston. He's been warning us for years!! He doesn't say anything without proof & shows documents. Nicholson 1968 would be a great wake up channel. Do you listen to any of the press briefings? No Presidential seal on the podium. Yellow fringed flag........ maybe look up what that means but is not being said.

[@tineSDie]

Im too

[@patrickbone6171]

YZJY hold on in there, prove to yourself thoughts and prayers

[@YZJY]

@@patrickbone6171 Thanks, man. It's a little better after returning to work, but outside of work, we are told to stay indoors and away from people for longer still. I can see it's really getting to people everywhere. And people are now nervous about being near others. Things will never be the same, that's for sure. Sadly I've read of several cases where people couldn't handle the fear of catching Covid-19 or the stress of isolation or primarily online-only interaction with people and took their own lives. Two recent cases I read was a teenage girl so afraid of getting sick from the constant fear-porn on the news, that she killed herself over it. Another was a 12-year-old boy that couldn't deal with being cut off entirely from his friends, and when his PC broke, and he had no peers to communicate with, he too chose a permanent solution to a temporary problem. It's so sad. I've not seen it that bad in my area, but humans are social beings, we need social interactions to remain mentally stable, happy, and healthy. I'm sure there are many more cases of mental anguish from all this than is being reported. And many of or those are on the edge of a personal precipice after this prolonged lockdown. All of these people need prayers as well.

[@TheManiac2]

1:47 best part

[@katiehodge8527]

This is way deeper than most realize. I love it. it touches my innermost being

[@talontd3727]

Back when music had deeper meaning. I grew up in the wrong generation

[@bettypruitt8190]

love his music transforms me

[@rickflood8360]

Katie......that's it...Neil's songs truly touch your soul......deep down.....

[@josephfdanza4937]

@@talontd3727 That's sad because you will never have what we had...Sorry...Joe D....

[@petersimard7038]

Have you met your innermost being?

[@1nerdylegokid]

Anybody get emotional listening to this Neil Diamond song?

[@dwightdodd3734]

If you don'tyou have no soul..............

[@princewiltshire5193]

He has a gift

[@Snabonen]

Yup.. mee. .. although this wasnt the plan

[@dominickjustave3558]

Yes

[@billbrown8151]

yes....

[@darlenewilson98]

I had a wonderful English teacher in jr high that loved Neil Diamond. He brought his records for us to hear on Fridays. I enjoyed all the classes I had with MR Chick. He introduced me to a whole world of music and literature. He has since passed but I'll never forget him. Rip Warren Chick.

[@Jss316]

Hello Darlene, how are you doing?

[@MicheleHuffman-d8c]

He sounds like a very cool teacher.

[@lucero7628]

What a wonderful teacher! ❤

[@ehnat0502]

His brilliance is mesmerizing! His songs go into my heart, mind, and soul!

[@Sirdrood]

As I sit and listen for the millionth time, the tears just come. So much emotion, memories... Gonna miss you terribly Neil.

[@noahstoerner896]

Erm, he’s not dead.

[@massimoabbiati3080]

Grazie Neil

[@carolrice3113]

Oh yes you can feel the emotion when he sings

[@shirleycameron7718]

I just love..love..love this song....beautifully sung...his voice just fits into it...tq

[@haroldadams2217]

It's a deep song it makes you very very emotional especially when you're alone

[@zerores2005]

The most memorable thing I remember about Neil Diamond is him being on American Idol and giving his input to the new talent. But when he performed his 96-year-old mother sat right in front and was just beaming with pride. Loved it!

[@olgaescobedo5407]

Where can I find this ?

[@OperaJH]

@@olgaescobedo5407 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoKQgWOjlMSeias

[@samor5027]

Yeah pls. where.?

[@exclamationpointman3852]

:)))) that sounds beautiful

[@michaelhaller1762]

What a great song, it is in my top ten of all times.

[@jonassander8757]

+Michael Haller the sound makes me flying

[@조웅휘]

Michael Haller me always felt. no doubt

[@tigerphil120]

Mine too. Happy new year.

[@sjustinmathews]

He has 20 in the top 10

[@harrytwatter6021]

Top 5

[@stk1975]

I always feel like this, the older you get the more you don't belong.

[@kathleenlarsen8334]

I think the older you get the more you realise you are always alone no matter who is around you.

[@jeffj2495]

My Mom was like this a lot. She liked Neil Diamond and this song. She never seemed to find her way in life after all us kids grew up. RIP Mom, I hope you found your way.

[@stk1975]

@XTRMNTR Are you serious!!!! LOL

[@karengrimmett6441]

Silver Back - I think XTRMNTR missed the point! Maybe they are not old enough to hear or how it touches everyone differently!? I was around when Neil Diamond released this beautiful song as well as all of his others. As I grew older & raised my family a lot of songs from the mid-sixty's to the early-eighty's took on a new meaning for me. This is one of them! 💓🎼

[@stk1975]

@@karengrimmett6441 I agree, when someone says I don't belong it means the times has gone by so fast and new things have arrived and no one cares about the past but I was blown away when he/she said a dumb thing.

[@prostreetimport4632]

My all time favorite top three songs I've ever heard. I'd love to see Neil Diamond live in concert. It's okay, Neil! You're still AWESOME in my book! Thank you for creating so many melodies that I was able to attach many great memories!

[@kathleenwharton2139]

I am so blessed. My niece flew me from Idaho to Denver where she had an amazing week planned for us. One of her treats was a Neil Diamond Concert at the Pepsi Center on New Years Eve. I so loved Neil Diamond already so that was so Special..I shall never forget! I have not got to see in concert most of the musicians I Love but I did get to see Neil Diamond! 😊❤

[@gerlindeschneider7519]

I love this beautiful song so much with this great voice. Thank you NeilDiamond.🥰😍❤

[@maryjanerosales1334]

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[@Anthus.]

Neil Diamond was always a brilliant song writer. Imo he is one of the all time best writers in the music business. It is hard to believe that he began his career just writing great songs for other artists to record. He wouldn't sing his own songs because he thought he had a bad singing voice. Lol I'm glad he changed his mind and started singing. There is something about Neil Diamond's voice along with his lyrics that make his songs much better than when other singers sing them. Neil Diamond gives his music feeling and often sends chills up your spine, gives you goose bumps, or makes a tear roll down your cheek. Nobody makes great music like this anymore. Rock on Neil!

[@rjjcms1]

Totally!

[@lindatsuchiya7481]

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[@ciairamonet8488]

Totally agree. No one can do his songs justice. Saw him in concert twice, the last time being a decade ago and his voice would still make your hairs stand on end and give you chills. Such a shame no really good singers of their own accord out there today. Love Neil Diamond.

[@RobertLailvaux]

Been a Neil Diamond fan for many years. Learned something new re that he was not happy with his singing voice. Thanks for sharing this Frank Anthus Davis III.

[@starskyt3008]

one word describes neil diamond .............. EXCELLENT.

[@jackwalker4744]

What a genius, and a breathtaking string arrangement (Tom Catalano, I believe). I hope that brilliant artists like this really do realize what pleasure and growth they have produced for their mega-millions of fans over the decades.

[@michaelbennett8393]

Tom Catalano produced the recording. The orchestral arrangement is the work of Larry Muhoberac and Marty Paich.

[@cindysanchez6347]

The cellos... so rich!!!

[@jackwalker4744]

@@michaelbennett8393 Tremendous, info, Thanks

[@karengrimmett6441]

@@michaelbennett8393 Thank you 4 the info! 🎼🎹🎵🎙🎸🎻🎶🎹🎼This one of my favorite Neil Diamonds songs! 💓💖💝

[@dionnesales8294]

ye$ a national anthem for the ... a real nice $ONG that let out the in$ide inner mo$t joy that lead$ you ju$t cry of joy! 💃🍹🌹

[@rogerfields9400]

nobody could ever put loneliness, gripping, relentless inside you into music as this man could do.., magnificent!

[@user-rk7xj9yy9z]

Well said mate.

[@franhensley7675]

One word...Perfection!! From my youth I have been in love with the man, the lyrics, the songs, the music, the voice. He touches my heart, my soul, my spirit.

[@remediosmaganito2118]

I simply love the song

[@stormwatcher1299]

Remembering road trips listening to songs like this one, my mom’s favorites. Good times. I’d love to go back there. I miss my loved ones who I’ve lost along the way.

[@misskemona9104]

Listen mikey spice version it is deep

[@familyvideoacct]

This is how it feels for me-grew up in NJ and then moved to CA-miss NJ but it isn't home anymore, but now with all these fires, my CA is sadder and sadder for me. Hard to feel at home anywhere now. I am I said...

[@sarahsalings3556]

I am from NJ also and relocated to Ky. NJ is where it all was for me till I turned 20. The now ex wanted to move. I am glad it worked out as such. But.......

[@TimothySmith73]

Sarah and family , I was born in New Jersey myself. However we moved to the South around me turning 8 .. 1st to Tennessee and then to South West Georgia. I was born on Fort Momath and we lived in Point Pleasant.

[@sarahsalings3556]

@@TimothySmith73 Paterson, Garrett Mountain area, not in the city:)

[@idisagree61]

Do any of you out there ever feel this way? Boy, I sure do!

[@musiclady452]

Yes

[@michaelmirnoff3940]

My dad died this past October and I had to give up the apartment we lived in since I was a kid. I had to move 30 mins away which is not to far but the distance is not what hurts. It is a deeper real kind of hurt and loneliness. As I listen to this song I get the true meaning to the song and now it cuts deep.

[@danielbowman237]

Yes

[@klair5631]

Yep, still do.

[@shellcrackerlover5889]

Absolutely and I'm happily married....I just relate to it

[@arlenebowers326]

I was a fan of Neil Diamond since I was a 13 year old girl. I am now 65 and am still a fan. If I am not mistaken he wrote this song due to the traveling back and forth to the west coast cause he was from NYC and he felt a bit lost in the transient between the 2 coasts. He is such a wonderful composer and vocalist.

[@Jss316]

Hello Arlene, how are you doing?

[@tonys2705]

Go ahead Neil... One of the true greats. Song still hits me right where it counts.

[@mr.warmth1511]

not bad for a jew boy from new york huh

[@nimbuslowe2421]

SUCH A GREAT VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bartmortensen5641]

Tony S t 😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😊😉😉😉😊😊😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😂😂😂🐶

[@elcheapo9444]

The song reminds me of better times when everything was fine.

[@dazzahoward7104]

His news this week is devastating.

[@CapMan1249]

His greatest song in my opinion. I've been a fan since I first heard Cherry Cherry back in the 1960s. Seen him in concert three times. He's one of the greatest showman of our time.

[@ireneduke5022]

I still have N. Diamond's records and albums -- my favorite song is Red, Red Wine. A great era of music and I'm thankful I was a part of it. Today's America, isn't how our nation once was.... So many migrants, Illegals, gangs, drugs, etc., wasn't my America growing up.

[@RICKzzSANDS]

Neil wrote this Song in a time in his Life where he was not to sure where to take his career in Music.. A time of searching.. What a Breathtaking Piece of Music and the Rest is History.. I Lived and Loved the 70's and literally wore out Neil Diamond on 8-Tracks

[@rockyroadblues100]

Makes me think where has all the good music gone ,i grew up in the 70s a great time to be young.

[@paulacromer2360]

Neil is a true musical artist. I adore him.

[@jaimedeguzman6118]

I almost duplicate this song when I sing it

[@vickynuevo1544]

I love this song specially the melody

[@ruthboykin9873]

I can identify with this song.

[@user-pq3fn6ev3l]

How long have you been a fan?

[@ruthboykin9873]

collins linda from his early years; why do you ask?

[@user-pq3fn6ev3l]

@@ruthboykin9873 because he is a good musician and you could identity with is song, you most be a very good music lover, do also dance?

[@erickaz5651]

This song, and his 'Play Me' are two of my most favorite works of human achievement of all time. Never stop listening to them. Never tire of them .. and I've studied vast tracts of philosophy, wisdom, religion .. but I keep coming back to these !!!

[@Thurtal]

I agree, philosophy and wisdom in his songs..

[@mariejohansson4127]

Lovely Song and Lyricks ❤Thankyou Neil ❤ Marie in Sweden

[@Jss316]

Hello Marie, how are you doing?

[@Zorn76]

This is even more beautiful today, cause we need it more than ever.

[@andrewjsmith4585]

When that came out I was 13. Had never been to America. All I knew about the States I learned from reading Marvel comics. The song made it seem an unwelcoming place - yet I instantly loved the number. Loneliness recognises no geography and I wasn't even lonely!

[@justcurious3119]

This is a wonderful song. I love this song! I love said I

[@misskemona9104]

Listen mikey spice version it is deep

[@hannahsparkleeyes8951]

This is what you said is FEELING the music!!! This is definitely a universal language!!💕

[@James-mn6jo]

Hello there, how are things going with you?

[@SaintLegerRealEstate]

Rents are low? Not anymore... I miss the days when rents were low and music was this good!

[@MsCordially]

Me too. I used to live on the beach in south florida, life was good. Now the rents are ridiculous

[@justenseifer8090]

Sybille With MDR right on sybille😉

[@tommyross5959]

Welcome to the machine!

[@1timeslost]

I think maybe you are taking his lyrics a tad too "literally"... also, no matter how high the rents go, there is always a low rent.

[@lp1330]

I imagine LA rents are low compared to parts of NYC

[@susananderson5555]

A favorite of my Dad's. A favorite of mine.

[@gerritveldhuisen7748]

Gemarkeerde reactie Gerrit Veldhuisen Neil Diamond was in 1977, four days on Tour in Netherland.there were problems with the Hammond organ (117 Volt America-Europe 220 Volt) I'm approached by Lou van Rees Management for a solution to my Hammond Rent.After four days I got my B3 Hammond returned with Fire spots of Cigarettes.It frustrated me.They have me removed me from the Neil Diamond Fan Club because I had this listed on their site.Never Excuse of Neil Diamond

[@sets51]

One of my favorite songs of Neil Diamond. Thank you for posting.

[@chingbachiller2613]

This is me. I am I said. God alone suffices. Thank you Niel Diamond for the music. I really love it. Touching.

[@Dr10Jeeps]

Probably his greatest song in my opinion. Powerful!

[@paullockwood7219]

We lost Dad nearly 3 years ago, but this song will always remind me of him. 💙

[@mattw6220]

Wow! Stubbled on this song and it gave me goosebumps. Sounds like such raw emotion.

[@agustinamezquita4740]

What a simple and yet so profound song written by Neil Diamond and like a good wine better with the years!!

[@phoebepark9185]

Bravo! I am falling in love with his voice..so stunned while listening..❤👌👏👏👏🎼🎙😍

[@ralph.anastaciosilva8448]

Hello 👋 Sweet phoebe you're very welcome to the music 🎶 the real thing and songs you are hearing 👂 from a very good person.love always Ralph [e-mail] Thank-You kindly.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💓😁text me

[@daledavis928]

I love his music since the 70s...especially after watching a movie he acted in....omg ..he's such a wonderful singer

[@overhaul976]

2 years in severe depression and loneliness. How can this describe my life I'm still amazed

[@anjelikahumala]

X2

[@adelheidvandewynkele42]

Hope you're feeling better now. Big hug from Belgium!❤

[@mariodesimone3236]

Find the help you need, brother. God Bless.

[@samor5027]

A pray for you. Hope you feeling better. ❤️

[@skinnybear5743]

Hope you found your way out 💛

[@antonioallen1763]

It is amazing how many great singers and song writers there have been. It is even greater that some of the greatest of them are still with us today! No one like Neil Diamond. Incredible song, singer, song writer. Thank God for you Mr. Diamond. Thank you for your beautiful story telling songs and voice.

[@michaeldaniels6964]

if you feel this song ..really feel it , you get it..and likely none other quite compare..if you don't --then you will never understand..oh and if you don't get the line about the chair... -drop to your knees and give thanks that you don't ...me--i have always felt it ..and I get it.

[@mamaof4365]

Michael Daniels I've always felt it too. My whole life.

[@caroleprendergast1319]

I lost my first husband to suicide, left me four beautiful littles daughters (ours, 5-1

[@caroleprendergast1319]

1st husband committed suicide leaving me with our beautiful 4 bby girls ( ages 5 down to 1). At time lived in NY for 33 years. Moved to Texas after his death knowing no one, to start a new life. 2013 my only sibling/elder sister/best friend/soul mate died of advanced cervical cancer. Second husband had prostate cancer and ewmoved in January 2016. Father-in-law and 20 son died September 22 2016 (within and hour and a half apart). Father in law, died of colon cancer, son died of overdose. November 7, 2016 I have a stroke. May 2017 my dad was diagnosed with stage 3/4 esophagus cancer. April 7, 2017 assaulted at work by 2 men and 1 woman. (Collapsed left lung, broken nasal cavity and extensive torn ligaments and muscles on complete left side. Legally disabled now. September 7 ,2018 my mother died unexpectedly of lung cancer (diagnosed with pneumonia in May treated 2x, 3 rd time end of July 2018 diagnosed and hospitalized foe stage 4 lung cancer. Died Sept. 7 2018. FEBRUARY 5, 2019 MY DAD DIED OF STAGE 4 esophagus cancer. Talk about this song connection... I have lived in florida panhandle since 2009. Two different coasts, so much loneliness.

[@m_christine1070]

@@caroleprendergast1319 I'm so sorry.I lived most of my life in Florida and now in GA and completely homesick for the past 8 years. I wish you all the best.You have survived a lot of hardship.

[@cam553]

Read an interesting analysis of this song that said that “the chair” may refer to gestalt therapy, where a patient relays their thoughts to an empty chair while a psychologist attends.

[@sdroflah]

I hear this song as a prayer to "I Am" ... its a song about those times when you are so alone that even the almighty feels far away. Such a beautiful song, such a beautiful prayer.

[@talontd3727]

He's still right there with you ;)

[@karlreichert9051]

The Bible speaks of I am twice. Once in the Old Testament when Moses asked who should I say sent me, and God's reply was "I am" sent you. Once in the New Testament when they ask Jesus if he was the son of God he said I am.

[@richardwood5333]

I love this interpretation of this song. Beautiful

[@dorothyjohns5958]

It's that GOD ISN'T with YOU..I feel the Presents of GOD. I'm not happy where I'm at I miss ny and Florida ISN'T for me I thank GOD I feel Presents of MY PAPA MY YESHUA HOLY SPIRIT. Its just not the same when YOU leave a city where YOU came from Born and raised AND going somewhere YOU feel like YOU don't belong. Very hard to get use. To and I can't GO back. FOR HEALTH reasons. Like he said I am said I. I got an empty felling deep inside and it won't let me go..ny home but it ain't MINE no more 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😥😥😥😥😓😞😞😞😞☹☹

[@GoodLifeTalkss]

I concur!

[@Lengo67]

Mr. Diamond went to battle with the devil. He had a helluva drinkin' problem. Eventually, he went into isolation for nearly a year and conquered alcohol. I say he's a winner!

[@duldriabillinghurst6079]

Can't stop loving this man's music. Such deep songs. I can relate to so much of his songs. He truly is the best of the best. Can listen to his songs forever. I too have had the I AM I SAID FEELING, EVER SO OFTEN. LIFE. HUH. Thanks Mr. Diamond for the beautiful music and unforgettable lyrics that touched so many hearts .God bless you forever

[@angelo062367]

I am dedicating this song to my aunt chris, it has only been one year since you passed away but it seems like it was yesterday, but for me it seems like I was just sitting in your kitchen just talking to you about building you a deck for your camper. and now you have been called home to be with the good lord. for me it still hurts me very much deep inside that you are not here for me to call and say hi how are you doing. I do miss our talks that we use to have and all of the good advice that you have given me over the years. I will always remember all of the fun that we had when we went camping over the years as well. I know that you would tell me not to dwell on your passing and to go on with life. but I wanted you to know that you had the greatest impact in my life over the years. and I have always thought of you as a mom and always will. thank you for helping to raise me and take care of me. love you always. your nephew angelo

[@timothybessemer7316]

angelo hawley Too statements that beg an answer and is pain to get none is "I Am I Said" to no one there and "Why aren't you with me now?" and no response can come . . . . for now. I am sorry for your loss.

[@314three]

+angelo hawley im sorry for your loss, keep up, chin up kid

[@MichaelTaylor-dk5lf]

This song has a lot of meanings to me. Everytime I hear it i try and sing along with the passion and vigour that only Mr Diamond can deliver.

[@charlesgregory3873]

Heard it for the first time at Danang AB, Republic of Vietnam! It won"t let me go. Outstanding!!!!!

[@m.robert123]

Man. It must have had a huge impact then. Thank you for your service

[@burenasa2hawthorne54]

We played " This Could be the Last Time" and when this song came out later it mirrored our feeling. 101st ABN 1st Battalion 327 ABN ,HQ&HQ Company,Recon FO. My wife of forty four years Loves Neil Diamond, still.

[@588158]

"did you ever read about a frog who dreamed about being a king and then became one" what a great line!

[@lindseyjoseph269]

I THINK A VERY VERY 0LD S0NG BUT I L0VE NEIL DIAM0NDS V0ICE AND THIS S0NG.THANKS F0R SHARING

[@lindseyjoseph269]

thanks my favo song,

[@Zeldarw104]

I love this song, i was in 5th grade when it hit the charts. I never was a shame of loving neil Diamond. ❤ people thought I was crazy for listening to his music, good music is what I love!😉🎶🎶🎶

[@sheilacollins5127]

1971

[@rhinohorns]

Only the Great " I AM" can fill that void. Until then, the little "i am" (the beast within) rules and reigns. One day, little "i am" will be done away with, forevermore...

[@toiletduck9257]

Music is one think. Neil Diamond is on another level. He's something completely different.

[@chingbachiller2613]

Yes I love this song. I can relate. God alone suffices. Thank you for the music. God bless.

[@terrencegurnee268]

I shot my self in the chest with my gun! I felt so alone! but I survived and am 72 yrs old now

[@dca5726]

Happy to hear you are here Terence! teaching us things and enjoying music.

[@bigsid54]

Get a good therapist Terry...

[@warrenbackhouse9237]

Good work Terrence ive been shot but never in the chest you must be a hard son of a bitch

[@beckyw1984]

So happy you are still with us!!

[@erikbartlett2147]

Keep on keepin on, life's worth living. You only get one go around. Make it count.

[@imboss3879]

The great "I am" heard you. "God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you.'" ~Exodus 3:14

[@Hoodgoodgoodie]

Thank you for dropping "the jewels" in the comments.

[@supersleuth3161]

very nice, this also came to my mind ....

[@taiwantonyfromglasgow8190]

Perfection lyrically with a good tune behind it, Ive enjoyed his music for over 30years & not yet been dissapointed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lauraa744]

This song could mean so many different things but Neil Diamond can make anything sound great!!! Love him

[@Keepsmiling4me]

Such a beautiful song.....🙂🤗😘💗💗💗This is happening right this very minute in my life....makes me cry....

[@user-pq3fn6ev3l]

Hi beautiful, Happy new year, happy new bringing and this new beginning is going to be your best in Jesus name. [e-mail] you could email if you need someone to talk to

[@jamesbrown9148]

I've been listening to his beautiful songs since the seventies and eighties!!!! A Truly Beautiful man!!!! "Love"

[@bettycatalanello9989]

I love this man, the emotion of his song tugs at the soul

[@neildiamond9887]

You could not word it better Betty 💎💎💎🐸🐸🐸

[@tomavalos9041]

I have been a big fan of Neal 💎 for many years his music transcends all over the world

[@bradbutler2550]

This man is a great performer and singer. I can not hear him enough.

[@j-dgg4056]

One of the greatest musicians of all time

[@aidanmarley2932]

He is up there for sure. John martyn as well

[@Kelly14UK]

I could bottle that voice.

[@juliestrom412]

Beautiful song! Thank you

[@Jss316]

Hello Julie, how are you doing?

[@markdubil6560]

Great music doesn’t have an expiration date...... timeless!!!!!

[@fayprivate7975]

This song makes me cry. Neil Diamond sings with pure emotion.

[@James-mn6jo]

Hello there, how are things going with you?

[@barbibutton9619]

One of the best song writers of my lifetime. QUARANTINES not bad when you can spend time with the greatest musicians, the greatest memories.

[@pamelarothery5188]

Just Beautiful

[@johncollins5186]

I have good feeling within when I hear his songs from the seventies and early eighties year favorites awesome

[@paulacromer2360]

Get it straight. He is the all time best musical artist known to mankind.

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@paulacromer2360 HaHaHa you would make a great comedienne... wait, ARE you a comedienne?

[@ameliasamonte2621]

I just love all your songs Neil. thank you for sharing all your beautiful and meaningful songs... !!! ❤❤❤❤

[@ameliasamonte2621]

I have a Nest Hub and I only request your song... It make my day and very happy !!!❤❤❤💞@Neildiamonds-

[@francofiorin942]

I'm Italian. It's so difficult to understand the lyrics. But believe me, when I understand only few words, my heart is bleeding. You all can't imagine how lucky you are to have singer and song writer like Neil Diamond and to understand what he's saying. Although, as Italian, I am lucky too for manh many songs.

[@deniseellis8715]

Beautiful Song Takes me back to the 70s when i was growing into adulthood Family times Party's Galour How they knew Good Music 🎵 Good Memories 😌 ..

[@missing4link]

some songs just hit you

[@mandyrobin6109]

Yep

[@aklanpinoy6717]

such a beautiful song!

[@jovanstankovic4233]

Wow!!! I was listening to his songs in the seventies and almost forgot about what a great singer his is. This song is just breathtaking!!!

[@jillianclark4076]

I hope we can see some great tributes to Mr Diamond now, right now while he's still around us. Let's( America) not only pay the tributes to him when he goes to Heaven(Rock & Roll Heaven)!!

[@sherrymathson1220]

This song has opened my heart so many times...lucky enough to see him perform twice in my life, think what draws me most, besides his beautiful face, is that he writes his own stuff, this man has so much inside, what an inner life! And this is one of my favorite ❤️

[@edrickjohngabagat1257]

This is my Father's Favorite song, I always heard him singing this. Now that he's gone I am the only one hearing it.

[@jakespretorius9258]

It is simple with Neil Diamond. He glides with his voice over a song like smooth velvet. He is a remarkable musician, singer and songwriter. He has the ability to tell a story that takes you either by storm, delight or endearment. Very few musicians have the abilities this great singer has. It is sad we all get old but through technology all the great artists will be remembered until the end of time.

[@edwilliams5006]

Well said Brother!

[@leonydeavila7910]

Deus colocou anjos com vozes maravilhosas ,para amenizar nossos dias atribulados. Neil Diamond é um desses anjos .

[@mariejohansson4127]

Your voice...like a Nice Pilot....Who talk to the Passenger❤❤Thanks for that you do to us....People...like you❤Marie Sweden.Beijinhos.

[@mariejohansson4127]

​@Neildiamond-3Thankyou Marie