| James Taylor – Carolina In My Mind Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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First, this is a gorgeous song. Artfully crafted, skillfully arranged, and delicately played by a master in the prime of his career, 'Carolina In My Mind' is a classic. To me, the meaning of this song is rather obvious. James Taylor, while born in Massachusetts, spent much of his youth in North Carolina (and to this day considers the Tar Heel State as his home). Mr. Taylor composed this song in the late 1960s while in London, England. At the time he had been signed to the vanity label 'Apple Records' (yes, of The Beatles fame) and was recording his eponymous debut album, which would quickly become one of the great American records of all time. Like many of James Taylor's songs, 'Carolina' is quite personal. Clearly to this listener Mr. Taylor is expressing homesickness; a yearning to return to his home in North Carolina. James Taylor, at only twenty years old, had barely crossed the threshold of adolescence yet he was employed by the most successful and celebrate pop music quarter of all time, The Beatles. Surely it must have been intimidating and overwhelming for the young Mr. Taylor. However, his discomfort and homesickness contributed to one of the most loved songs (and album) of all time. |
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| Dave Matthews Band – Crush Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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I won't comment on what I think the meaning of the song to be. It's rather vague and as such could be interpreted in a number of ways. Even so, I love this song. The lyrics are nice, sure, but more impressive (and why I find myself playing it often) is how beautifully chorded this song is. The arrangement of 'Crush' is perfect. It's such an aesthetically pleasing song. Arguably the (musically) best of Dave Matthews Band's catalog. |
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| A.j. Croce – Which Way Steinway Lyrics | 13 years ago |
| It's my opinion that this song is about a young man's love for a woman. The woman, his love, seems to be moving; either away geographically or metaphorically. The first two stanzas represent the man's devotion to his partner and his eagerness to follow her wherever she goes. The third stanza, however, is the turning point for the subject of this song. He realizes that they are going two different places in life and that even though he loves her he has to let her make her own way. | |
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