We've got solid-state technology
Tapes on the floor
Some songs we can't afford to play

When we came here today
All I wanted to say
Is how much I miss you

Alcohol and cotton balls
And some drugs
We can afford on the way

When we came here today
We all felt something true
Now I'm red-eyed and blue


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Red-Eyed and Blue Lyrics as written by Jeffrey Scott Tweedy Jeff Tweedy

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    Well jerky5, I certainly agree with you that the song isn't that complicated, and I as well as others are just expressing some of the thoughts that went though our heads as this song played out. In fact I was just trying to place myself in Tweedy's shoes by considering his past and possible the reasons why he wrote the song. I mean it certainly would be alot easier to have Tweedy tell us what the song is about, but when your outside looking it, you have to at least explain your reasoning for why you think he says the lines he sings. Finnally the forum isn't offering hard facts, but merely peoples ideas. So if you could do us a favor and lose the attitude that would be great. Cause I'm sure you could have said that last comment with at least a kinder tone.

    realpolitikon December 13, 2007   Link

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