I heard this song for the first time last night and was hugely impressed. I found myself identifying very strongly with the lyrics, as I have done many times previously with Neil Young's words, particularly those about love.
I wasn't aware that it was recorded at a campfire - but this explains the slightly lower than normal volume, as well as the crackling which, I will admit, I found slightly distracting at first. Now I know this, however, I'm sure it will only add to my appreciation of the song.
As for the line you mentioned - "It has often been my dream to live with one who wasn't there." - this one also jumped out at me. To me it either means simply that he feels he has never been able to find his 'soulmate', if you will, or more likely, that he has often found himself alone and 'dreaming' that there was someone there living with him.
I agree although my interpretation is slightly different. I think he was referring to someone he really loved although she was never there and thus unattainable.
I also loved the crackling of the fire in the background.
I agree although my interpretation is slightly different. I think he was referring to someone he really loved although she was never there and thus unattainable.
I also loved the crackling of the fire in the background.
I heard this song for the first time last night and was hugely impressed. I found myself identifying very strongly with the lyrics, as I have done many times previously with Neil Young's words, particularly those about love.
I wasn't aware that it was recorded at a campfire - but this explains the slightly lower than normal volume, as well as the crackling which, I will admit, I found slightly distracting at first. Now I know this, however, I'm sure it will only add to my appreciation of the song.
As for the line you mentioned - "It has often been my dream to live with one who wasn't there." - this one also jumped out at me. To me it either means simply that he feels he has never been able to find his 'soulmate', if you will, or more likely, that he has often found himself alone and 'dreaming' that there was someone there living with him.
I agree although my interpretation is slightly different. I think he was referring to someone he really loved although she was never there and thus unattainable. I also loved the crackling of the fire in the background.
I agree although my interpretation is slightly different. I think he was referring to someone he really loved although she was never there and thus unattainable. I also loved the crackling of the fire in the background.