I have family interstate, that can't be with me at Christmas...this song typifies that sense of distance, the prison theme heightens it incredibly well.
The power of this song, for me, lies in the evocative lyrics and how they perfectly match the plaintive and sad tone of the music. The instrumental fits the wording, in pace and structure.
Why is he in prison?
A clue is a reference to dancing to "Junior Murvin" songs. Never heard of him, and 2 minutes on google revealed that he is a reggae artist, whose first album is called "Police and Thieves" !
I love how a songwriter can bury something in another layer of a song, in such a subtle way.
I have family interstate, that can't be with me at Christmas...this song typifies that sense of distance, the prison theme heightens it incredibly well. The power of this song, for me, lies in the evocative lyrics and how they perfectly match the plaintive and sad tone of the music. The instrumental fits the wording, in pace and structure. Why is he in prison? A clue is a reference to dancing to "Junior Murvin" songs. Never heard of him, and 2 minutes on google revealed that he is a reggae artist, whose first album is called "Police and Thieves" ! I love how a songwriter can bury something in another layer of a song, in such a subtle way.