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| Neil Young – No Wonder Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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It really reminds me of a country-tinged, updated and revamped 'Rockin' in the Free World.' |
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| Neil Young – Motion Pictures Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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One of the most depressing songs I've heard...though not unusual for Neil. The key element here is Neil, in the first verse, establishes himself as the "unreliable narrator." From even this early point, we do not believe Neil. He seems to be assuring himself, rather than us.
"but I hear some people have got their dreams...(pause, quick instrumental) I've got mine." This hesitation conveys Neil's helplessness--he knows he may not have dreams.
The second verse demonstrates Neil's characterization. He discusses nature, then concluding, "yes, I've got mine." His dreams are simply not to have any. Appropriately titled, "Motion Pictures," he deviates from the standard of dreams--fame, success, wealth--often associated with Motion Pictures. Neil just wants a simple life, living in peace, without the fabricated glamour of fame. |
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| Pink Floyd – Astronomy Domine Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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I agree with seashellz. This song is mostly about the distorted sounds, visions, and thoughts that one receives off of an acid-trip. While it's interesting and unique, it lacked the lyrical meaning of later Floyd albums/songs. |
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| Neil Young – Old Man Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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In Neil's biography, "Shakey," it mentions how it was inspired by the ranch-hand at the farm in California that Neil was staying at. |
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| Neil Young – Heart Of Gold Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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I don't think this is about love or a woman either.
Everybody searches for a "Heart of Gold," whether that be love, success, peace, self-fulfillment. It is one of the most frustrating things to yearn for something that can never be achieved.
There's a sense of helplessness in Neil's words. He said he's been to Hollywood and Redwood...a contrast between the glamour and natural settings.
Keep in mind that Harvest is generally about aging, and growing older, and maybe even missed opportunities or things we can never find. |
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| Neil Young – Ambulance Blues Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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What an appropriate song to end "On The Beach." I think it deals with the inevitable process of aging and passing of a generation. His references to Toronto and Isabella refer to his earlier days, simple, and chaste, so to speak. The early '70's brought an end to the hippy era, and the Nixon administration was certainly not well-received.
"An amublance can only go so fast."
Certain things, like aging and the loss of innocence, can't even be saved by anything--the ambulance symbolizing means for salvation. |
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| Neil Young – Cowgirl In The Sand Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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Jonathan Demme, director of Neil Young: Heart of Gold, said that "Neil is so utterly real and completely magical." That rings true in "Cowgirl in the Sand." There's a certain authentic, natural beauty (no pun intended) about Neil's song, yet at the same time, every word is meaningful and can be interpreted in so many ways. He's a man who every fan wants to understand, but I just think that's impossible. Fuck music these days, all I listen to is Neil. |
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| Led Zeppelin – Tangerine Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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IsmAvatar...good question. If it's not a mean, it's certainly a personification or representation of a name or someone that one of the band members loved. Maybe it simply symbolizes love. This is easily my favorite Zeppelin song. Anytime you hear a song that leaves you wanting more, you know it's classic. |
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