I can't say what Hayward meant these lyrics to say, since i dont know him or much about him, but i can say what they mean to me. I think this song captures perfectly the tension for someone who's held firm to beliefs or principles or thoughts for most of their life, only to have them challenged by falling deeply in love with someone else. Suddenly, everything you thought you knew to be right seems wrong, and what was black-and-white becomes "an illusion". You're plunged into confusion as to what's over the top, what's good, what's bad...whether or not to send the letter you've got written in front of you on your desk. Every definition and value judgement you've had- beauty, goodnes, virtue- has been challenged by love.
The question: how now do you define those things you're confused about?
The songwriter's decision is to allow he and his lover to determine the definition within the illusion. And i guess the reason this song brings back bitter memories is that i chose otherwise.
don't feel bad, 'ladyofshalott,' i chose otherwise also and lost the love of my life forever. a sad story, needless to say, for he was the only love in my life whose love was unconditional. you are not alone in carrying those memories. this is the hand we are dealt, and it's all a sojourn.
don't feel bad, 'ladyofshalott,' i chose otherwise also and lost the love of my life forever. a sad story, needless to say, for he was the only love in my life whose love was unconditional. you are not alone in carrying those memories. this is the hand we are dealt, and it's all a sojourn.
@ladyofshalott Your Interpretation of this song gives new meaning to it. In 2012 I remember hearing this song. I was in a new and exciting relationship after just being let go of from a 20 year marriage. I had heard Nights so many times before but on this occasion I knew that this song had a different meaning than what I thought. Your interpretation was the most similar to my situation at the time. I too chose otherwise, for the sake of doing what my integrity thought was right. But it doesn't always work out that everyone has the...
@ladyofshalott Your Interpretation of this song gives new meaning to it. In 2012 I remember hearing this song. I was in a new and exciting relationship after just being let go of from a 20 year marriage. I had heard Nights so many times before but on this occasion I knew that this song had a different meaning than what I thought. Your interpretation was the most similar to my situation at the time. I too chose otherwise, for the sake of doing what my integrity thought was right. But it doesn't always work out that everyone has the same amount of integrity in a relationship. I then tried for years to get back to what I had given up but trust and other issues seem to side track that relationship. We did keep our friendship and learned more about each other. Seven years later and she's mine now. Keep writing those letters and send them.
I can't say what Hayward meant these lyrics to say, since i dont know him or much about him, but i can say what they mean to me. I think this song captures perfectly the tension for someone who's held firm to beliefs or principles or thoughts for most of their life, only to have them challenged by falling deeply in love with someone else. Suddenly, everything you thought you knew to be right seems wrong, and what was black-and-white becomes "an illusion". You're plunged into confusion as to what's over the top, what's good, what's bad...whether or not to send the letter you've got written in front of you on your desk. Every definition and value judgement you've had- beauty, goodnes, virtue- has been challenged by love. The question: how now do you define those things you're confused about? The songwriter's decision is to allow he and his lover to determine the definition within the illusion. And i guess the reason this song brings back bitter memories is that i chose otherwise.
I know how you feel. Love isn't black and white.
I know how you feel. Love isn't black and white.
don't feel bad, 'ladyofshalott,' i chose otherwise also and lost the love of my life forever. a sad story, needless to say, for he was the only love in my life whose love was unconditional. you are not alone in carrying those memories. this is the hand we are dealt, and it's all a sojourn.
don't feel bad, 'ladyofshalott,' i chose otherwise also and lost the love of my life forever. a sad story, needless to say, for he was the only love in my life whose love was unconditional. you are not alone in carrying those memories. this is the hand we are dealt, and it's all a sojourn.
@ladyofshalott Your Interpretation of this song gives new meaning to it. In 2012 I remember hearing this song. I was in a new and exciting relationship after just being let go of from a 20 year marriage. I had heard Nights so many times before but on this occasion I knew that this song had a different meaning than what I thought. Your interpretation was the most similar to my situation at the time. I too chose otherwise, for the sake of doing what my integrity thought was right. But it doesn't always work out that everyone has the...
@ladyofshalott Your Interpretation of this song gives new meaning to it. In 2012 I remember hearing this song. I was in a new and exciting relationship after just being let go of from a 20 year marriage. I had heard Nights so many times before but on this occasion I knew that this song had a different meaning than what I thought. Your interpretation was the most similar to my situation at the time. I too chose otherwise, for the sake of doing what my integrity thought was right. But it doesn't always work out that everyone has the same amount of integrity in a relationship. I then tried for years to get back to what I had given up but trust and other issues seem to side track that relationship. We did keep our friendship and learned more about each other. Seven years later and she's mine now. Keep writing those letters and send them.