Possibly one of Neil's most enigmatic riddles. Surprised there's not more posts.
Anyway, when you burn black (like ashes) they turn white. I dont know if this is the answer, only Neil does, but I think it fits both literally and figuratlively into the song.
Agreed! Having observed my grandson's fascination with campfire there are indeed many colors -- white, reds, oranges, blues, and of course black literally. But as you and others observed it captures perfectly the innocent questions children ask all the time which is just so amazing and gives me great hope for these young minds.
Agreed! Having observed my grandson's fascination with campfire there are indeed many colors -- white, reds, oranges, blues, and of course black literally. But as you and others observed it captures perfectly the innocent questions children ask all the time which is just so amazing and gives me great hope for these young minds.
"What is the color, when black is burned?"
Possibly one of Neil's most enigmatic riddles. Surprised there's not more posts.
Anyway, when you burn black (like ashes) they turn white. I dont know if this is the answer, only Neil does, but I think it fits both literally and figuratlively into the song.
Agreed! Having observed my grandson's fascination with campfire there are indeed many colors -- white, reds, oranges, blues, and of course black literally. But as you and others observed it captures perfectly the innocent questions children ask all the time which is just so amazing and gives me great hope for these young minds.
Agreed! Having observed my grandson's fascination with campfire there are indeed many colors -- white, reds, oranges, blues, and of course black literally. But as you and others observed it captures perfectly the innocent questions children ask all the time which is just so amazing and gives me great hope for these young minds.