There isn't much to figure out... it's another contrast song from John Prine who mingles love and beauty with the darker realities of life.
However, for those interested... There is indeed a town in Wisconsin called Twin Lakes... It's right along the Illinois border... There are two lakes there... the larger of the two is named Lake Elizabeth... while the smaller is names Lake Mary.
There isn't much to figure out... it's another contrast song from John Prine who mingles love and beauty with the darker realities of life.
However, for those interested... There is indeed a town in Wisconsin called Twin Lakes... It's right along the Illinois border... There are two lakes there... the larger of the two is named Lake Elizabeth... while the smaller is names Lake Mary.
Bob Dylan called John his favorite songwriter and this his favorite song. Why?
Bob Dylan called John his favorite songwriter and this his favorite song. Why?