| Steely Dan – My Old School Lyrics | 6 years ago |
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I'm not convinced of the 'Oleander' as 'Cannabis' connection. I would suggest that the fact that 'Oleanders' are very poisonous despite how beautiful and innocent they appear to be has more relevance. |
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| Steely Dan – King of the World Lyrics | 6 years ago |
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An additional 'flower thought'. I would suggest that the use of 'Marigolds' is not an ad hoc choice of flowers. Marigolds are symbols of death and grief (especially in Eastern and Mexican/South American cultures). See also 'Oleanders' in 'My Old School'. Oleanders are signs of 'warning'. They are beautiful flowers but all parts of the flower are very poisonous !! |
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