Her first album is untouchable and this song is much of the reason. In Michael of the Mountains Joni paints a flawless picture of lovelost which is most enduring. Perhaps the most enlightening is her tendency to appreciate the gift of loss and not to indulge in self pity, anger or hatred of life. Instead the magic of this man is cherished not blamed. You really get a sense that these two people are/were in love. I also feel that the words "Someday I will know you very well" is really meant to mean the exact opposite. I think the beauty of Michael is Joni will never know him. He will always remain a part of the landscape. A soul who blows with the wind. The essence of nature. Therefore unknowable.
Her first album is untouchable and this song is much of the reason. In Michael of the Mountains Joni paints a flawless picture of lovelost which is most enduring. Perhaps the most enlightening is her tendency to appreciate the gift of loss and not to indulge in self pity, anger or hatred of life. Instead the magic of this man is cherished not blamed. You really get a sense that these two people are/were in love. I also feel that the words "Someday I will know you very well" is really meant to mean the exact opposite. I think the beauty of Michael is Joni will never know him. He will always remain a part of the landscape. A soul who blows with the wind. The essence of nature. Therefore unknowable.