I Still Care For You

Ray LaMontagne · Gossip in the Grain [2008]

Hear me out

Day follows day

Light turns to clay in my hands

How to explain,

So pristine the pain

Kindness made the cut so clean



I still care for you (care for you)

I still care for you (care for you)

I still care for you (care for you)



Hear me out

You wanted to me to be

Less your love than a mirror

Can't you see

What you mean to me?

Even promises may bleed



I still care for you (care for)

I still care for you (care for)

I still care for you (care for)



The hours grow heavy and hollow,

Cruel as a grave

Open me and you'll find

Only bones burned to glass.



I still care for you (care for)

I still care for you (care for)

I still care for you (care for)

I Still Care For You

Ray LaMontagne's 'I Still Care For You' appears on the 2008 album Gossip in the Grain, a collection that showcases his signature blend of acoustic guitar, folk-rock, and soulful vocals. The track exemplifies his ability to weave personal narrative with universal themes of longing and resilience, characteristic of his discography from the mid-2000s. Recorded in a style that balances intimate storytelling with broader musical textures, the song reflects the introspective mood often found in LaMontagne's work during this era. It stands as a testament to his capacity to craft melodies that resonate deeply, drawing from influences in Americana and traditional folk while maintaining a distinct contemporary voice. The recording captures a moment of quiet intensity, inviting listeners into a reflective space where emotional vulnerability meets polished production.