| Elliott Smith – Alameda Lyrics | 10 years ago |
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@[asouthern729:8071] I love your interpretation of this song -- and also that you aren't trying to tell us what you think Elliott meant, but what the song means for YOU. I enjoyed your explanation of what it says to you, line by line, too. I can hear Elliott's regret, in this song, for not letting people get close (and I'm sure his addiction was intertwined with that) but I'm betting the song's mostly about heroin addiction, because of how clearly it resonates with you. You sound like you feel like you're looking into a mirror. I know that feeling -- it usually means you have something REALLY BIG in common with what you're looking at. Also I love that you offer support to people with addiction, and your email address. That's very special, and I hope it hasn't been abused. I hope you're well, and that you were able to stay off the stuff -- or re-recover, if you've relapsed. (I used to work with addicts, and I know that's a frequent pattern.) The heroin addicts were always so introspective, and easy to talk to :-D. I'm well aware of my addictive personality, so, not something I'd try. (I told my kids I'd try almost anything once, but there are certain drugs that it's not worth trying, in my opinion. Heroin, meth, tobacco -- no. Alcohol and pot, sure. Those are only addictive to those of us who get addicted to anything. Right now it's Elliott I'm addicted to -- for the past 2/3 of a year since I first heard him. (I was driving when I first heard him, and Pandora played Angel in the Snow. I almost had to pull over.) I've been listening to Alameda every chance I get since I found the Either/Or album 2 days ago. Wow, what a lovely song, just haunting. He was such a great combination of musical genius and all heart and soul. I'm bummed I never knew about him while he was alive..... and much more bummed that he died so young. ANyhow I just wanted to say that I appreciated your explanation, and sharing of yourself, and offering to help people. It feels like a very fitting way to honor Elliot. -- Nadine (and here's an icon of my other big addiction :-D) Ô /~ O\O |
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