I think the first verse is really his thoughts on the relationship
He does something extraordinary for their relationship
"I sailed away to China In a little row boat to find ya"
The the other party (be it his girlfreind or the record industry) puts something trivial in the way
"And you said you had to get your laundry cleaned"
@Cityslickr Agreed, this for me is a significant line. So simple but says so much.
I think the first verse is really his thoughts on the relationship
He does something extraordinary for their relationship
"I sailed away to China In a little row boat to find ya"
The the other party (be it his girlfreind or the record industry) puts something trivial in the way
"And you said you had to get your laundry cleaned"
@Cityslickr Agreed, this for me is a significant line. So simple but says so much.
@Cityslickr Agreed, this for me is a significant line. So simple but says so much.