| Suzanne Vega – The Queen And The Soldier Lyrics | 6 years ago |
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Thanks marylilawest for the insight regarding the "Burning Thread" background . Always wondered what that meant. That being said, just as a general comment to all, why do we need to always assign hidden symbolism or secret meaning to songs? It is a beautiful, provocative story/vignette. It is like a lovely, mysterious creature that we dissect to uncover its inner workings. In the end we may in fact discover those truths but we cannot put that creature back together again and breathe life into it. Most songs I have ever heard just simply are. That simple. enjoy the feeling and emotion they elicit and let it continue on it's way unmolested. Just my thoughts. Take em or leave em. |
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| John Prine – Sam Stone Lyrics | 8 years ago |
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@[southernanthem:4766] "Little pitchers have big ears, don't stop to count the years, sweet songs never last to long on broken radios" I see this as meaning that children hear, see and understand more than we may give them credit for, regardless of their age(years). Although there may be "sweet" moments in a broken home, like a broken radio, the sweet song(s) don't last long |
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| John Prine – Sam Stone Lyrics | 8 years ago |
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Jesus Christ died for nothing I suppose... The understandable conclusion when someone suffers and is in dire situations and God seemingly does noting to help. |
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| John Prine – Sam Stone Lyrics | 8 years ago |
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"Little pitchers have big ears, don't stop to count the years"- Children are sponges. They understand and see more than we may realize or allow ourselves to think, it doesn't matter the age. "Sweet songs never last too long...." There may be some sweet(good) moments, but in a broken home,as with a broken radio, they soon end. For a hundred dollar habit without overtime- Addiction is a 24/7 job that pays no"extra" for the extra work. My favorite lines- -and the grass grew round his brain and gave him all the confidence he lacked, With a purple heart and a monkey on his back. -and the gold roared through his veins, like a thousand railroad trains. What a poignant way to describe the heartbreaking, lost condition in which an addict may find themselves. John draws you in, painting the picture, exposing the raw reality of their condition without passing judgement. Wow! John again shows his mastery of imagery and word crafting. I can only be in awe of his talent and envious of his skill. |
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