An additional 'flower thought'.
I would suggest that the use of 'Marigolds' is not an ad hoc choice of flowers. Marigolds are symbols of death and grief (especially in Eastern and Mexican/South American cultures).
See also 'Oleanders' in 'My Old School'. Oleanders are signs of 'warning'. They are beautiful flowers but all parts of the flower are very poisonous !!
@GlynRhodes I suspect "No marigolds in the promised land..." is a reference to "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds", a play written by Paul Zindel in 1964 which was released as a movie in 1972, the year before Countdown to Ecstasy released. Loosely, it's a story about how different people react to diversity. I see a parallel in the song lyrics; rather than being bitter the singer is inviting survivors to join him while he enjoys his last days. I also think this interpretation is consistent with your comments and may suggest why Zindel chose marigolds in the...
@GlynRhodes I suspect "No marigolds in the promised land..." is a reference to "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds", a play written by Paul Zindel in 1964 which was released as a movie in 1972, the year before Countdown to Ecstasy released. Loosely, it's a story about how different people react to diversity. I see a parallel in the song lyrics; rather than being bitter the singer is inviting survivors to join him while he enjoys his last days. I also think this interpretation is consistent with your comments and may suggest why Zindel chose marigolds in the first place.
@GlynRhodes I think the Oleandrs in my old school just meant a nickname for the weed plants they grew (outside her door….the chick who ratted on them) and got busted for
@GlynRhodes I think the Oleandrs in my old school just meant a nickname for the weed plants they grew (outside her door….the chick who ratted on them) and got busted for
An additional 'flower thought'. I would suggest that the use of 'Marigolds' is not an ad hoc choice of flowers. Marigolds are symbols of death and grief (especially in Eastern and Mexican/South American cultures). See also 'Oleanders' in 'My Old School'. Oleanders are signs of 'warning'. They are beautiful flowers but all parts of the flower are very poisonous !!
@GlynRhodes I suspect "No marigolds in the promised land..." is a reference to "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds", a play written by Paul Zindel in 1964 which was released as a movie in 1972, the year before Countdown to Ecstasy released. Loosely, it's a story about how different people react to diversity. I see a parallel in the song lyrics; rather than being bitter the singer is inviting survivors to join him while he enjoys his last days. I also think this interpretation is consistent with your comments and may suggest why Zindel chose marigolds in the...
@GlynRhodes I suspect "No marigolds in the promised land..." is a reference to "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds", a play written by Paul Zindel in 1964 which was released as a movie in 1972, the year before Countdown to Ecstasy released. Loosely, it's a story about how different people react to diversity. I see a parallel in the song lyrics; rather than being bitter the singer is inviting survivors to join him while he enjoys his last days. I also think this interpretation is consistent with your comments and may suggest why Zindel chose marigolds in the first place.
@GlynRhodes @claysthename Holy crap, you're both amazing. Great stuff.
@GlynRhodes @claysthename Holy crap, you're both amazing. Great stuff.
@GlynRhodes I think the Oleandrs in my old school just meant a nickname for the weed plants they grew (outside her door….the chick who ratted on them) and got busted for
@GlynRhodes I think the Oleandrs in my old school just meant a nickname for the weed plants they grew (outside her door….the chick who ratted on them) and got busted for