I think this song is just nick contemplating about all the things that he could have been. I know thats a really obvious answer, but its true. The 2nd verse on the other hand is about a girl that didnt want him i think. He says he could have been her lover which implies that maybe she didnt want him to be. Nick Drake is a great talent and is a perfect example of how great musicians die so young. All great musicians are tortured in some way and sometimes, unfortunately, that tortue is too much to handle for some. This is a fantastic song none the less
I think this song is just nick contemplating about all the things that he could have been. I know thats a really obvious answer, but its true. The 2nd verse on the other hand is about a girl that didnt want him i think. He says he could have been her lover which implies that maybe she didnt want him to be. Nick Drake is a great talent and is a perfect example of how great musicians die so young. All great musicians are tortured in some way and sometimes, unfortunately, that tortue is too much to handle for some. This is a fantastic song none the less
@afipunk84 I know its a cliche but I don't think many musicians are actually "tortured" or suffer for their art, as the expression goes.
@afipunk84 I know its a cliche but I don't think many musicians are actually "tortured" or suffer for their art, as the expression goes.
People write songs for all sorts of reasons most of them not because they are suffering in any way.
People write songs for all sorts of reasons most of them not because they are suffering in any way.
Other than that, your interpretation is similar to mine but we'll never know if it had any real meaning to Nick.
Other than that, your interpretation is similar to mine but we'll never know if it had any real meaning to Nick.
I wonder if anyone has noticed the similarity to Bridget St John in voice and arrangements; and to certain Donovan tracks?
I wonder if anyone has noticed the similarity to Bridget St John in voice and arrangements; and to certain Donovan tracks?