Before The Deluge Lyrics

Lyric discussion by tranquilasadove 

Cover art for Before The Deluge lyrics by Jackson Browne

This is a truly beautiful song. My take on it is that it describes what happens as we get older and lose are integrity and idealism. By exchanging "love's bright and fragile glow" for "glitter and rouge", we become less true to ourselves and the passion of our youth. Man, I love this song.