Yes, someone who has been traumatized by sexual assault could particulalry relate to this song. But I admire the way Tracy Chapman leaves it so open to anyone; anyone who has ever lost the 'essence' of themselves however it may have been; assault, personal trauma, emotional problems etc. "maybe no one can say". They've locked themselves up needlessly and need to regain trust in the world and themselves 'rebuild the neural pathways' I suppose. Very powerful song about a rare topic.
Yes, someone who has been traumatized by sexual assault could particulalry relate to this song. But I admire the way Tracy Chapman leaves it so open to anyone; anyone who has ever lost the 'essence' of themselves however it may have been; assault, personal trauma, emotional problems etc. "maybe no one can say". They've locked themselves up needlessly and need to regain trust in the world and themselves 'rebuild the neural pathways' I suppose. Very powerful song about a rare topic.