You are always mine to keep when you're gone

I knew what you were doing
That summer when Candy came around
But I had too much hurt to bother you
When we lost our first child I thought a little payment was overdue
And I want you so bad...

Cause you are always mine to keep when you're gone
Two silver rings, one's on my finger and the other one's gone
It went underground with you, oh John.

-Ryan Adams & Norah Jones, 'Dear John'

I love songs that capture the bleakest of human emotions, yet hold out hope at the end. This song, as well as almost every song on Jacksonville City Nights does just that. Though perhaps this song's bleak points are even drearier than most. Do yourself a mighty big favor and pick up this album if you don't have it.