Lyric discussion by LuckyTown 

According to Wiki, Jackson Browne had a relationship with Laura Nyro and this song is about her. I can believe it. She really could sing too. One of the great singer-songwriters of that era.

Actually, I recall that this was written about Linda Rondstadt, whom JB had a relationship with as well...

And the reference to "Running into the midnight, With her clothes whipping in the wind" was linked to Linda's "Hasten Down the Wind" album... as shown here.. amazon.com/Hasten-Down-Wind-Linda-Ronstadt/dp/B001Q89FA6/ref=sr_1_44

Thus, Wiki needs to be updated.. ;-)

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