To me this song always felt like it was about the draft. The “almost cut my hair” being a reference to the buzz cut of the army, and the “I feel like I’m owing someone” being the feelings of guilt that are placed on those who are against a war. And of course, the draft caused massive feelings of paranoia in many people. Especially as the draft approached there number.. And the sweet summer weather I always saw as a reference to South America and running from the war. Then again, maybe I’m over reaching who knows. Either way it’s a great song.
@bradburyesqu I agree. He almost did that mistake, of going to war. Maybe because of the flu, etc. or because he felt like he owed someone (the stress on this part for me is critical). Why would he owe to someone to cut his hair litteraly? Anyway, many interpretations fit in the song, which adds a lot to the artistical piece. Great song!
@bradburyesqu I agree. He almost did that mistake, of going to war. Maybe because of the flu, etc. or because he felt like he owed someone (the stress on this part for me is critical). Why would he owe to someone to cut his hair litteraly? Anyway, many interpretations fit in the song, which adds a lot to the artistical piece. Great song!
To me this song always felt like it was about the draft. The “almost cut my hair” being a reference to the buzz cut of the army, and the “I feel like I’m owing someone” being the feelings of guilt that are placed on those who are against a war. And of course, the draft caused massive feelings of paranoia in many people. Especially as the draft approached there number.. And the sweet summer weather I always saw as a reference to South America and running from the war. Then again, maybe I’m over reaching who knows. Either way it’s a great song.
@bradburyesqu I agree. He almost did that mistake, of going to war. Maybe because of the flu, etc. or because he felt like he owed someone (the stress on this part for me is critical). Why would he owe to someone to cut his hair litteraly? Anyway, many interpretations fit in the song, which adds a lot to the artistical piece. Great song!
@bradburyesqu I agree. He almost did that mistake, of going to war. Maybe because of the flu, etc. or because he felt like he owed someone (the stress on this part for me is critical). Why would he owe to someone to cut his hair litteraly? Anyway, many interpretations fit in the song, which adds a lot to the artistical piece. Great song!