This is one of those songs/albums that you hate at first, and then grows on you, which was certainly the case with me.
As for the meaning, I'm not sure, but here is an interesting interpretations courtesy of Joolz:
The story is about the nature of life and existence as told by a kind of re-incarnating misfit ('Bluebird') to someone to whom his abnormalities have no meaning - a blind boy. Bluebird appears to be a Christ-like figure who has to be crucified before being reborn in the boy. The boy absorbs stories of the past and future, the meaning of life, before becoming the future with the promise of eternal life. The story ends with Bluebird imparting some sound and thought-provoking advice.
Back to me now. Reading the lyrics, this seems reasonable, and this is truly an excellent song and an excellent album. A must have.
This is one of those songs/albums that you hate at first, and then grows on you, which was certainly the case with me.
As for the meaning, I'm not sure, but here is an interesting interpretations courtesy of Joolz:
The story is about the nature of life and existence as told by a kind of re-incarnating misfit ('Bluebird') to someone to whom his abnormalities have no meaning - a blind boy. Bluebird appears to be a Christ-like figure who has to be crucified before being reborn in the boy. The boy absorbs stories of the past and future, the meaning of life, before becoming the future with the promise of eternal life. The story ends with Bluebird imparting some sound and thought-provoking advice.
Back to me now. Reading the lyrics, this seems reasonable, and this is truly an excellent song and an excellent album. A must have.
@inpraiseoffolly I know of No one that didn't love this album back in the day when I first heard it in 1973 or 74' !! : D
@inpraiseoffolly I know of No one that didn't love this album back in the day when I first heard it in 1973 or 74' !! : D