| Josh Ritter – Rumors Lyrics | 17 years ago |
| I dont know why it just posted my comment 4 times, but its the same thing, so please dont read all of them. haha | |
| Josh Ritter – Rumors Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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Actually, I think # 2 is pretty accurate... Belvedere is a pattern that was commonly used on antique crystal and clay dinnerware. I think Josh is referring to the "he" grasping on to his memories of the woman by keeping the handfuls of broken belvedere crystal in his hand while he plays(not literally of course). I think this could be a symbol that "he" is having an internal conflict with himself in his quest to forget about the woman. I also believe "I" and "he" are the same person. Josh is telling a story about himself, and the singing about it. Thus, the first and third person. The line "I want my song but it leaves someone" backs up both of these points in a way. He is saying he wants his song to help him forget her, but at the same time he can't help but holding on to that memory. This line also blends the "I" and "he" because he is calling himself the author and performer of the song in his story. Also, that line is apart of the chorus, which means it is sung in both versus of the song, adding a further hint at synthesizing the "two" characters which appear in different versus. Im done. Anybody want to prove me right or wrong? I'd appreciate it, because my brain is about to explode. |
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| Josh Ritter – Rumors Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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Actually, I think # 2 is pretty accurate... Belvedere is a pattern that was commonly used on antique crystal and clay dinnerware. I think Josh is referring to the "he" grasping on to his memories of the woman by keeping the handfuls of broken belvedere crystal in his hand while he plays(not literally of course). I think this could be a symbol that "he" is having an internal conflict with himself in his quest to forget about the woman. I also believe "I" and "he" are the same person. Josh is telling a story about himself, and the singing about it. Thus, the first and third person. The line "I want my song but it leaves someone" backs up both of these points in a way. He is saying he wants his song to help him forget her, but at the same time he can't help but holding on to that memory. This line also blends the "I" and "he" because he is calling himself the author and performer of the song in his story. Also, that line is apart of the chorus, which means it is sung in both versus of the song, adding a further hint at synthesizing the "two" characters which appear in different versus. Im done. Anybody want to prove me right or wrong? I'd appreciate it, because my brain is about to explode. |
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| Josh Ritter – Rumors Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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Actually, I think # 2 is pretty accurate... Belvedere is a pattern that was commonly used on antique crystal and clay dinnerware. I think Josh is referring to the "he" grasping on to his memories of the woman by keeping the handfuls of broken belvedere crystal in his hand while he plays(not literally of course). I think this could be a symbol that "he" is having an internal conflict with himself in his quest to forget about the woman. I also believe "I" and "he" are the same person. Josh is telling a story about himself, and the singing about it. Thus, the first and third person. The line "I want my song but it leaves someone" backs up both of these points in a way. He is saying he wants his song to help him forget her, but at the same time he can't help but holding on to that memory. This line also blends the "I" and "he" because he is calling himself the author and performer of the song in his story. Also, that line is apart of the chorus, which means it is sung in both versus of the song, adding a further hint at synthesizing the "two" characters which appear in different versus. Im done. Anybody want to prove me right or wrong? I'd appreciate it, because my brain is about to explode. |
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| Josh Ritter – Rumors Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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Actually, I think # 2 is pretty accurate... Belvedere is a pattern that was commonly used on antique crystal and clay dinnerware. I think Josh is referring to the "he" grasping on to his memories of the woman by keeping the handfuls of broken belvedere crystal in his hand while he plays(not literally of course). I think this could be a symbol that "he" is having an internal conflict with himself in his quest to forget about the woman. I also believe "I" and "he" are the same person. Josh is telling a story about himself, and the singing about it. Thus, the first and third person. The line "I want my song but it leaves someone" backs up both of these points in a way. He is saying he wants his song to help him forget her, but at the same time he can't help but holding on to that memory. This line also blends the "I" and "he" because he is calling himself the author and performer of the song in his story. Also, that line is apart of the chorus, which means it is sung in both versus of the song, adding a further hint at synthesizing the "two" characters which appear in different versus. Im done. Anybody want to prove me right or wrong? I'd appreciate it, because my brain is about to explode. |
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| Josh Ritter – Rumors Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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Im still working on the whole meaning...but to build on the Belvedere crystal part of the song: I think it could either be 1. Broken pieces of a Belvedere crystal chandelier or set of dinnerware that shattered during a fight with the said woman. 2. The "he" playing the Piano has been drinking Belvedere vodka to try to get the memory out of his mind Both of those are likely not accurate, but hopefully the thought will get somebody on the right track... |
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| Josh Ritter – Good Man Lyrics | 17 years ago |
| This song is a testament to Josh Ritter's undying love for making music. He's not talking about a girl, even though that's what it sounds like. He's professing his love for playing his guitar, and playing it well. | |
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