though i could see how you could misinterpret this to be a heroin reference, your thinking way too hard. the song is clearly about a failed relationship in which the story teller tricks his ex-love into coming down to the river "be on my side, i'll be on your side, there is no reason for you to hide" after which he in fact "shot her dead" the song couldnt be any clearer. its the old "if i cant have you, nobody should" feeling you get when someone you love leaves you. and thats that.
Also if you really like this song, you should check out the Buddy Miles version from the album "them changes" he breaks it down and puts the perfect feeling to the song.
I can't beleive that anyone could think that Neil would write a song about murder or killing a girlfriend. Neil is all about peace and love. Anti war and non violence is the theme of many of neils songs. Many of his songs are anti drug songs. This song is about the harsh reality of addiction. "The needle and the damage done." In tonights the night, Bruce Berry "died out on the main line", He OD'd. A talented man lost to us all to addiction.
I can't beleive that anyone could think that Neil would write a song about murder or killing a girlfriend. Neil is all about peace and love. Anti war and non violence is the theme of many of neils songs. Many of his songs are anti drug songs. This song is about the harsh reality of addiction. "The needle and the damage done." In tonights the night, Bruce Berry "died out on the main line", He OD'd. A talented man lost to us all to addiction.
No, I disagree, I think Young is writing from a character's point of view, and the grief of this character is brought through with the extreme of murder. I think that he most likely intended to juxtapose the love with the hate, it makes it all the more prominent. I really do feel, as Jon112384 said, that it has an 'if I can't have you, nobody should" feeling about it.
Besides, I hear he wrote this song in a state of delirium, along with Cowgirl in the Sand (which while may not be too relevant, I found interesting). I don't think...
No, I disagree, I think Young is writing from a character's point of view, and the grief of this character is brought through with the extreme of murder. I think that he most likely intended to juxtapose the love with the hate, it makes it all the more prominent. I really do feel, as Jon112384 said, that it has an 'if I can't have you, nobody should" feeling about it.
Besides, I hear he wrote this song in a state of delirium, along with Cowgirl in the Sand (which while may not be too relevant, I found interesting). I don't think he always has to be portraying one message. I also don't think this particular song is about drugs. But hey, that's just my personal opinion.
I totally agree with you here. I used to listen to this song after I broke up with my first girlfriend and fantasize about killing her down by the river.luckily i was sane enough to realize she wasn't worth spending the rest of my life in prison for!!!
I totally agree with you here. I used to listen to this song after I broke up with my first girlfriend and fantasize about killing her down by the river.luckily i was sane enough to realize she wasn't worth spending the rest of my life in prison for!!!
though i could see how you could misinterpret this to be a heroin reference, your thinking way too hard. the song is clearly about a failed relationship in which the story teller tricks his ex-love into coming down to the river "be on my side, i'll be on your side, there is no reason for you to hide" after which he in fact "shot her dead" the song couldnt be any clearer. its the old "if i cant have you, nobody should" feeling you get when someone you love leaves you. and thats that.
Also if you really like this song, you should check out the Buddy Miles version from the album "them changes" he breaks it down and puts the perfect feeling to the song.
I can't beleive that anyone could think that Neil would write a song about murder or killing a girlfriend. Neil is all about peace and love. Anti war and non violence is the theme of many of neils songs. Many of his songs are anti drug songs. This song is about the harsh reality of addiction. "The needle and the damage done." In tonights the night, Bruce Berry "died out on the main line", He OD'd. A talented man lost to us all to addiction.
I can't beleive that anyone could think that Neil would write a song about murder or killing a girlfriend. Neil is all about peace and love. Anti war and non violence is the theme of many of neils songs. Many of his songs are anti drug songs. This song is about the harsh reality of addiction. "The needle and the damage done." In tonights the night, Bruce Berry "died out on the main line", He OD'd. A talented man lost to us all to addiction.
No, I disagree, I think Young is writing from a character's point of view, and the grief of this character is brought through with the extreme of murder. I think that he most likely intended to juxtapose the love with the hate, it makes it all the more prominent. I really do feel, as Jon112384 said, that it has an 'if I can't have you, nobody should" feeling about it. Besides, I hear he wrote this song in a state of delirium, along with Cowgirl in the Sand (which while may not be too relevant, I found interesting). I don't think...
No, I disagree, I think Young is writing from a character's point of view, and the grief of this character is brought through with the extreme of murder. I think that he most likely intended to juxtapose the love with the hate, it makes it all the more prominent. I really do feel, as Jon112384 said, that it has an 'if I can't have you, nobody should" feeling about it. Besides, I hear he wrote this song in a state of delirium, along with Cowgirl in the Sand (which while may not be too relevant, I found interesting). I don't think he always has to be portraying one message. I also don't think this particular song is about drugs. But hey, that's just my personal opinion.
I totally agree with you here. I used to listen to this song after I broke up with my first girlfriend and fantasize about killing her down by the river.luckily i was sane enough to realize she wasn't worth spending the rest of my life in prison for!!!
I totally agree with you here. I used to listen to this song after I broke up with my first girlfriend and fantasize about killing her down by the river.luckily i was sane enough to realize she wasn't worth spending the rest of my life in prison for!!!