| Jethro Tull – Mother Goose Lyrics | 8 years ago |
| @[StoneCrow:18784] Well stated. | |
| Jethro Tull – Mother Goose Lyrics | 8 years ago |
| @[Tidycat:18783] Santa Barbara | |
| Jethro Tull – Mother Goose Lyrics | 8 years ago |
| @[matute88:18782] Nice try. The 4:20 reference came long after this song was written. | |
| Jethro Tull – Up To Me Lyrics | 8 years ago |
| @[michaelde:18781] I probably could talk to you for hours concerning Aqualung. I have studied this album extensively since its release. You are of course correct that Ian had denied that Aqualung is a concept album. I respectfully disagree. But that's a discussion for another time. I really enjoyed your interpretation of "Up To Me.". | |
| Jethro Tull – Up To Me Lyrics | 8 years ago |
| @[damnedher0:18779] wow... Very creative interpretation. I like it. There is a difference between interpretation and "this song reminds me of..." | |
| Jethro Tull – Slipstream Lyrics | 8 years ago |
| @[Yancman:18778]. EXACTLY... It's about dying. | |
| Jethro Tull – Slipstream Lyrics | 8 years ago |
| @[inpraiseoffolly:18777] EXACTLY... It's about dying. | |
| Steely Dan – The Royal Scam Lyrics | 13 years ago |
| I understand the attraction of Aja...its sophistication...complexity and musicianship. However, there is something about The Royal Scam...the hard edge...the guitars...the anger. Some of us believe that The Royal Scam represents the last of the old Dan...the change. Arguably, the best SD album of them all. -P | |
| Steely Dan – The Caves of Altamira Lyrics | 13 years ago |
| Thanks for sharing the "lost verse." It does lend itself to even more meanings. | |
| Steely Dan – Kid Charlemagne Lyrics | 13 years ago |
| I would have to agree that the Royal Scam is arguably their best work. I understand the attraction of Aja...the sophistication and I would be hard-pressed to say it isn't their best offering. However, there is something about The Royal Scam..its edge, its cynicism...the harder rock. I've always been drawn to the harder side of the Dan...the Rock n Roll side...the blazing guitars...the hard lyrics. The Royal Scam...certainly one of their best. -P | |
| Steely Dan – Chain Lightning Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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I have to completely agree that it is set in the environment of a Nazi youth rally. I have always felt that "chain lightening" referred to the double "S" on the uniforms. -P |
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| Steely Dan – Time Out of Mind Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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I have been fascinated with SD lyrics for many years. I started trying to interpret them before I knew that others were doing the same. I happened on a site called "Fever Dreams" which posted interpretations. Not sure that it still exists. "Time Out Of Mind" has always drawn my attention because I think it is purposely written for two meanings. I do not put it by SD to be so clever as to write a song that uses one interpretation as a vehicle for another interpretation. I'm sort of surprised that no one else has put forward this understanding of the song. No doubt that Time Out Of Mind is about drugs. That has been clearly supported. However, I think that the drug angle is presented in an environment of a religious revival. This shouldn't be too far a reach. After all, a believe that it was a Chinese philosopher that stated "religion is the opiate of the people." Supporting the religious revival angle: On this glory day This is your chance to believe What I've got to say Clearly this is preacher speaking (as they do) to "believe." Keep your eyes on the sky Put a dollar in the kitty Self-evident.... Look to the heavens Contribute to the church The water may change to cherry wine Changing water to wine as Jesus did Children we have it right here It's the light in my eyes It's perfection and grace Children (children of God) "Light" in my eyes Perfection and grace of God ...and so on. Yes...of course, it is all drug related as stated by other posts. However, we cannot avoid the vehicle of "religion." Just my 2 cents. -Paige |
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