| Sufjan Stevens – Romulus Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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| Sufjan Stevens – Romulus Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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I think there's definitely a certain similarity between this song and his short story "My Mother, King Tut." but revolve around an affectionless mother who colors her hair--a metaphor for her self-absorption and unwarranted vanity... perhaps they were both inspired by Suf's experiences with his own mom? many of his other songs hint at her unsuitable parenting. this song is also about, I think, the discomfort that inherently accompanies embarrassing or dramatic family moments--a feeling everyone can relate to. |
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| Sufjan Stevens – The Mistress Witch from McClure (Or, the Mind That Knows Itself) Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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what an interesting concept! it could definitely be from the point of view of his older brother. this song is just so moving, I can't see how it could be anything but autobiographical. it has that raw, yet subdued, emotion that just doesn't resonate in his songs about historical figures and towns in Illinois. this is a story from his fascinated, convoluted life. |
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| Paul McCartney – No Words Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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I definitely think this is a song about John. "You Want To Give Your Love Away And End Up Giving Nothing I'm Not Surprised, That Your Black Eyes Are Gazing." I think this is reflective of John's personality... anyone familiar with John could see that. "You Say That Love Is Everything And What We Need The Most Of I Wish You Knew, That's Just How True My Love Was." Do I smell an "All You Need is Love" reference? "You're Burning Love, Sweet Burning Love" Hmm. "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley. Elvis is one of those artists whose music provided the initial basis of John and Paul's relationship. Seems important. "You Want To Turn Your Head Away And Someone's Thinking Of You I Wish You'd See, It's Only Me, I Love You." I think this verse is the most telling. It tells about John pulling away from the group and, more importantly, his intimate relationship with Paul, yet Paul continues to care about him. classicrockgirl, I agree that the "it's only me" line is enormously significant. Paul has shared that story many times, and once when asked what it meant to him, he replied "everything." therefore, Paul must have held the phrase dearly, and wouldn't have just thrown it out in a song without it being a conscious decision to use those specific words. It was a message to John, to let him know that he hadn't forgotten what they meant to each other, that he still loved him and always would. |
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