I can't believe so few people have commented on this fabulous song. I've been there, roughly between the ages of 13-17. Sarah Hadfield was her name. It's about the longing, fear and complexity of growing up.
This song's very similar to Walk Away Renee (Billy Bragg not 4 Tops). It's the crush that can both of them know about but he can never express to her because it might ruin it all and the risk of rejection prevents him from facing up to his inhibitions. He lacks the confidence to lay himself bare.
Meanwhile, she thinks he's sweet and leads him on, enjoying the attention and revealing an innocence that is also deeply self-serving.
As they get older she gets a bit loose and he sees her differently. The whole episode was very important in the narrator's life, arousing deep feelings that helped him in later relationships. And a little bit of him still loves her now.
I can't believe so few people have commented on this fabulous song. I've been there, roughly between the ages of 13-17. Sarah Hadfield was her name. It's about the longing, fear and complexity of growing up. This song's very similar to Walk Away Renee (Billy Bragg not 4 Tops). It's the crush that can both of them know about but he can never express to her because it might ruin it all and the risk of rejection prevents him from facing up to his inhibitions. He lacks the confidence to lay himself bare. Meanwhile, she thinks he's sweet and leads him on, enjoying the attention and revealing an innocence that is also deeply self-serving. As they get older she gets a bit loose and he sees her differently. The whole episode was very important in the narrator's life, arousing deep feelings that helped him in later relationships. And a little bit of him still loves her now.
Very well put. Love this song.
Very well put. Love this song.