This is easily one of Elton's most powerful and yet underrated songs. If you ever get the chance, give a listen to Bruce Hornsby's interpretation of it on the Elton/Bernie Tribute album "Two Rooms".
At this point, the meaning for me is rather abstract...I agree with what one person said about the song being autobiographical. I also think that the person (Suzy34) who mentioned it was about Bernie's wife and in-laws driving him crazy. They may both be right. They may both be wrong too. Hard to say. I also agree with Suzy about the song blowing me away. Its is easily his most intense and darkest piece of all.
This is easily one of Elton's most powerful and yet underrated songs. If you ever get the chance, give a listen to Bruce Hornsby's interpretation of it on the Elton/Bernie Tribute album "Two Rooms". At this point, the meaning for me is rather abstract...I agree with what one person said about the song being autobiographical. I also think that the person (Suzy34) who mentioned it was about Bernie's wife and in-laws driving him crazy. They may both be right. They may both be wrong too. Hard to say. I also agree with Suzy about the song blowing me away. Its is easily his most intense and darkest piece of all.