When I hear it, I always think to the suicide bit. That ending line "Look on down from the bridge, I'm still waiting for you" makes me think of someone who's too miserable to remain here, and they're waiting for their lover to join them in eternity. Though, I can definitely sense just the failed relationship interpretation.
I guess you can take it literally or figuratively. Whichever way it resonates more with you.
It's so gloomy and beautiful. I think this is the song I want played at my funeral.
@Psychedelia I was just thinking the same thing, that I would love it to be played at my funeral - but then I guess I won't be the one grieving, and everyone would need something differerent. If you like this, look up the poem, "I depart as air" by Walt Whitman. He talks in the present tense, as if he is experiencing his own death. Its so beautiful - sad, yet victorious.
@Psychedelia I was just thinking the same thing, that I would love it to be played at my funeral - but then I guess I won't be the one grieving, and everyone would need something differerent. If you like this, look up the poem, "I depart as air" by Walt Whitman. He talks in the present tense, as if he is experiencing his own death. Its so beautiful - sad, yet victorious.
@Psychedelia I was just thinking the same thing, that I would love it to be played at my funeral - but then I guess I won't be the one grieving, and everyone would need something differerent. If you like this, look up the poem, "I depart as air" by Walt Whitman. He talks in the present tense, as if he is experiencing his own death. Its so beautiful - sad, yet victorious.
@Psychedelia I was just thinking the same thing, that I would love it to be played at my funeral - but then I guess I won't be the one grieving, and everyone would need something differerent. If you like this, look up the poem, "I depart as air" by Walt Whitman. He talks in the present tense, as if he is experiencing his own death. Its so beautiful - sad, yet victorious.
@Psychedelia I was just thinking the same thing, that I would love it to be played at my funeral - but then I guess I won't be the one grieving, and everyone would need something differerent. If you like this, look up the poem, "I depart as air" by Walt Whitman. He talks in the present tense, as if he is experiencing his own death. Its so beautiful - sad, yet victorious.
@Psychedelia I was just thinking the same thing, that I would love it to be played at my funeral - but then I guess I won't be the one grieving, and everyone would need something differerent. If you like this, look up the poem, "I depart as air" by Walt Whitman. He talks in the present tense, as if he is experiencing his own death. Its so beautiful - sad, yet victorious.
When I hear it, I always think to the suicide bit. That ending line "Look on down from the bridge, I'm still waiting for you" makes me think of someone who's too miserable to remain here, and they're waiting for their lover to join them in eternity. Though, I can definitely sense just the failed relationship interpretation.
I guess you can take it literally or figuratively. Whichever way it resonates more with you.
It's so gloomy and beautiful. I think this is the song I want played at my funeral.
@Psychedelia I was just thinking the same thing, that I would love it to be played at my funeral - but then I guess I won't be the one grieving, and everyone would need something differerent. If you like this, look up the poem, "I depart as air" by Walt Whitman. He talks in the present tense, as if he is experiencing his own death. Its so beautiful - sad, yet victorious.
@Psychedelia I was just thinking the same thing, that I would love it to be played at my funeral - but then I guess I won't be the one grieving, and everyone would need something differerent. If you like this, look up the poem, "I depart as air" by Walt Whitman. He talks in the present tense, as if he is experiencing his own death. Its so beautiful - sad, yet victorious.
@Psychedelia I was just thinking the same thing, that I would love it to be played at my funeral - but then I guess I won't be the one grieving, and everyone would need something differerent. If you like this, look up the poem, "I depart as air" by Walt Whitman. He talks in the present tense, as if he is experiencing his own death. Its so beautiful - sad, yet victorious.
@Psychedelia I was just thinking the same thing, that I would love it to be played at my funeral - but then I guess I won't be the one grieving, and everyone would need something differerent. If you like this, look up the poem, "I depart as air" by Walt Whitman. He talks in the present tense, as if he is experiencing his own death. Its so beautiful - sad, yet victorious.
@Psychedelia I was just thinking the same thing, that I would love it to be played at my funeral - but then I guess I won't be the one grieving, and everyone would need something differerent. If you like this, look up the poem, "I depart as air" by Walt Whitman. He talks in the present tense, as if he is experiencing his own death. Its so beautiful - sad, yet victorious.
@Psychedelia I was just thinking the same thing, that I would love it to be played at my funeral - but then I guess I won't be the one grieving, and everyone would need something differerent. If you like this, look up the poem, "I depart as air" by Walt Whitman. He talks in the present tense, as if he is experiencing his own death. Its so beautiful - sad, yet victorious.