I think this song is about pure regret in a liberal life, maybe joel is expressing how much he regrets not having a loved one by his side, but at the time there is nothing he can do about it, so he just wants to take what he can in the meantime... He wishes to settle down, and have someone by his side, not having any separations.
I can see a time coming when I'm gonna throw my suitcase out
No more separations
Where you have to say goodnight to a telephone
Baby I've decided that ain't what life is all about
I think this song is about pure regret in a liberal life, maybe joel is expressing how much he regrets not having a loved one by his side, but at the time there is nothing he can do about it, so he just wants to take what he can in the meantime... He wishes to settle down, and have someone by his side, not having any separations.
I can see a time coming when I'm gonna throw my suitcase out No more separations Where you have to say goodnight to a telephone Baby I've decided that ain't what life is all about