Lyric discussion by chrisb1 

Cat Stevens had a failed romantic relationship with Patti D'arbanville the former model and actress who appeared in many films including some early Andy Warhol movies and later the surfing classic "Big Wednesday". She is alive and kicking (and still looks pretty good for someone over 50) despite Steven's song lyrics stating "I loved you my lady though in your grave you lie". It must have been quite a bitter breakup for him to wish her dead. Alternatively, it may be a metaphorical reference to a dead relationship rather than to a dead person.

@chrisb1 I believe the latter; that he made metaphorical reference to a dead relationship. I don\'t think he wished her dead

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