Lyric discussion by sistersea 

I think this is a great song and I am wonderng about the connection to Place Pigalle in Seattle and whether Elliott titled the song this way because Place Pigalle is right on the waterfront of Elliott Bay in Seattle. It is interesting to think about and if anyone knows the story behind this song I would love to know.

There is actually a woman on tumblr who has been sharing stories about Elliott's time in place pigalle. She claims she is the person behind the song and the woman Elliott fell in love with during his stay. She had a boyfriend who she wasn't too happy with and Elliott knew he would probably never have her especially since he knew he would go back to the states and she would stay with her bf.

Check out her tumblr it's interesting. placepigallesong.tumblr.com/

@sistersea there is a facebook page called 'figure 8' which tells in poetry and images the whole story behind this song, it's fascinating and very moving.

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