Wonderful feedback - but I guess on a note more specific to the movie the song really could have been sung by Jack - his yearning to be with Ennis is so strong that all he really wants is to "live with him" - he doesn't need the I love you's, the emotional side, the declaration of love, the hand holding, etc. - he really just wants to spend his life with Ennis - being together. You could transpose the lyrics into Jack's mind the last time they are together after their argument - Jack really does not want to Say Goodbye and be with Monroe from Texas - he truly loves Ennis with all his heart and wishes Ennis could see that together they could be strong. Always get a lump in my throat when I hear this song!
Wonderful feedback - but I guess on a note more specific to the movie the song really could have been sung by Jack - his yearning to be with Ennis is so strong that all he really wants is to "live with him" - he doesn't need the I love you's, the emotional side, the declaration of love, the hand holding, etc. - he really just wants to spend his life with Ennis - being together. You could transpose the lyrics into Jack's mind the last time they are together after their argument - Jack really does not want to Say Goodbye and be with Monroe from Texas - he truly loves Ennis with all his heart and wishes Ennis could see that together they could be strong. Always get a lump in my throat when I hear this song!