I think it's pretty obvious what this song is about. Yes, an imaginary friend - "the only friend you can find/there in your mind" - and how he turns to the friend again in later life after having his heart broken by a real woman.
This song breaks my heart. It's the sweetest song for someone who isn't even real, and the line "she had other plans" can bring me to tears. I grew up on Neil Diamond, and this song was such a staple of my youth. My mother used to listen to him all the time, and since she passed on this year, I've returned to him, renewed. First time I listened to the studio version of this in years, and it felt like coming home.
@Artemisian Amen.
Very similar. Grew up hearing ND and my mother passed six years ago. I replay Neils albums now with much joy and sadness. This particular song strikes at my feelings at the same spot...she had other plans.
@Artemisian Amen.
Very similar. Grew up hearing ND and my mother passed six years ago. I replay Neils albums now with much joy and sadness. This particular song strikes at my feelings at the same spot...she had other plans.
I think it's pretty obvious what this song is about. Yes, an imaginary friend - "the only friend you can find/there in your mind" - and how he turns to the friend again in later life after having his heart broken by a real woman.
This song breaks my heart. It's the sweetest song for someone who isn't even real, and the line "she had other plans" can bring me to tears. I grew up on Neil Diamond, and this song was such a staple of my youth. My mother used to listen to him all the time, and since she passed on this year, I've returned to him, renewed. First time I listened to the studio version of this in years, and it felt like coming home.
@Artemisian Amen. Very similar. Grew up hearing ND and my mother passed six years ago. I replay Neils albums now with much joy and sadness. This particular song strikes at my feelings at the same spot...she had other plans.
@Artemisian Amen. Very similar. Grew up hearing ND and my mother passed six years ago. I replay Neils albums now with much joy and sadness. This particular song strikes at my feelings at the same spot...she had other plans.
Great song.
Great song.