It's a love letter to New Orleans.
If New Orleans is sinking; he's going down with it.
It really is ironic that it was banned...since it was generally known that the city was below sea level, and it was an homage to the city--not derrogatory or intended as an insult.
Gord is an amazing lyricist and poet, and part of his talent is giving us a springboard for personal interpretation. In the end, this is how music/songs/phrases can become part of us.
I think he would get a kick out of the number of interpretations he has inspired. Every line may not have a literal/metaphorical meaning. Anyone who has experienced TTH live can attest that his spontaneous rants are clever and sometimes nonsensical. It never diminishes the impact, and gives us food for thought and entertainment.
It's a love letter to New Orleans. If New Orleans is sinking; he's going down with it.
It really is ironic that it was banned...since it was generally known that the city was below sea level, and it was an homage to the city--not derrogatory or intended as an insult.
Gord is an amazing lyricist and poet, and part of his talent is giving us a springboard for personal interpretation. In the end, this is how music/songs/phrases can become part of us.
I think he would get a kick out of the number of interpretations he has inspired. Every line may not have a literal/metaphorical meaning. Anyone who has experienced TTH live can attest that his spontaneous rants are clever and sometimes nonsensical. It never diminishes the impact, and gives us food for thought and entertainment.
@snapdragon -- I don't think he wants to "go down with it," considering that he says he doesn't want to swim.
@snapdragon -- I don't think he wants to "go down with it," considering that he says he doesn't want to swim.
@snapdragon -- Otherwise, I agree with your comment.
@snapdragon -- Otherwise, I agree with your comment.