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| Bobbie Gentry – Ode To Billie Joe Lyrics
| 11 years ago
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I too, like at least one other commenter here, think the spelling of “Billie Joe” is a hint to the meaning of this song. It is the female spelling and yet the same spelling doesn’t appear in the song. (Here I assume that the song lyrics were transcribed from the original source and reflect the intended spelling) Also , I believe it is clear that the girl telling the story had a relationship with Billy Joe (the boy who jumped off the bridge). She is, after all, very upset by the news. As well, it seems clear that her family has no idea that she had a relationship with Billy Joe as they discuss his death so callously and when she reacts they don’t seem to have any idea why. The big mystery is, of course, what did they throw off the bridge? I suggest that the girl had a miscarriage and that something about it made Billy Joe feel very guilty–perhaps it was induced in some way, either by word or deed–thus his tragic suicide and her regret. Oh yes, and the of course the fetus was girl prematurely named Billie Joe, after the father. A sad, sad tale indeed. |
submissions
| Bobbie Gentry – Ode To Billie Joe Lyrics
| 11 years ago
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It is clear from your comments that you have no opinion on the meaning of this song whatsoever. However your foul mouthed comments are mildly entertaining and demonstrate quite an ironic flair as they seem to echo the very inbred, hillbilly mentality that they so cruddy criticize. Next time perhaps you'd be better served to remember that this forum is about "Song Meanings" and try your best to interject an opinion about the song in question, not other people's interpretation of the song.
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submissions
| Bobbie Gentry – Ode To Billie Joe Lyrics
| 11 years ago
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It is clear from your comments that you have now opinion on the meaning of this song whatsoever. However your foul mouthed comments are mildly entertaining and demonstrate an quite the ironic flair as they seem to echo the very inbred hillbilly mentality that they so cruddy criticize. Next time perhaps you'd be better served to remember that this forum is about "Song Meanings" and try your best to interject an opinion about the song in question, not other people's interpretation of the song. |
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