I reckon this song is about a normal working class guy, maybe a bit older - certainly of a lost generation now! A guy who people think of as quiet, thus the kids have the 'bogie' impression of him! Maybe a bit misunderstood though, as he reads Maynard Keynes. However, underneath it all, he still harbours dreams, like anyone else, although his may be tamer in comparison to jetting off round the world. A man of simple pleasures. But a proud man (I saved my money!).
Anyone from Scotland will probably know someone like this, i know my Grandfather is like this guy. But i think that they are a dieing breed.
This song is the definitive Deacon Blue song, the one they don't have to actually sing anymore when they do it live. I have heard them do this many times and never fails to have an effect.
I think that this song is just about the dignity of having a job in our society, having something useful to contribute. But it is also about having a dream and being more than people assume you to be. Its about what he is going to do once he has stopped working and feels he has earned his rest. Its a a brilliant song...
This song is the definitive Deacon Blue song, the one they don't have to actually sing anymore when they do it live. I have heard them do this many times and never fails to have an effect.
I think that this song is just about the dignity of having a job in our society, having something useful to contribute. But it is also about having a dream and being more than people assume you to be. Its about what he is going to do once he has stopped working and feels he has earned his rest. Its a a brilliant song which speaks to every hard working individual. Very much from Ricky Ross's background, work hard and earn your recreation.
I'm not from Scotland but I have met a couple of Scots like that, one who lives in England and the other whom I met in Scotland. It's a great attitude, not a whine of self pity, unlike Joe's post. Wonder what he is doing now.
I'm not from Scotland but I have met a couple of Scots like that, one who lives in England and the other whom I met in Scotland. It's a great attitude, not a whine of self pity, unlike Joe's post. Wonder what he is doing now.
One of the greatest songs!
I reckon this song is about a normal working class guy, maybe a bit older - certainly of a lost generation now! A guy who people think of as quiet, thus the kids have the 'bogie' impression of him! Maybe a bit misunderstood though, as he reads Maynard Keynes. However, underneath it all, he still harbours dreams, like anyone else, although his may be tamer in comparison to jetting off round the world. A man of simple pleasures. But a proud man (I saved my money!).
Anyone from Scotland will probably know someone like this, i know my Grandfather is like this guy. But i think that they are a dieing breed.
This song is the definitive Deacon Blue song, the one they don't have to actually sing anymore when they do it live. I have heard them do this many times and never fails to have an effect. I think that this song is just about the dignity of having a job in our society, having something useful to contribute. But it is also about having a dream and being more than people assume you to be. Its about what he is going to do once he has stopped working and feels he has earned his rest. Its a a brilliant song...
This song is the definitive Deacon Blue song, the one they don't have to actually sing anymore when they do it live. I have heard them do this many times and never fails to have an effect. I think that this song is just about the dignity of having a job in our society, having something useful to contribute. But it is also about having a dream and being more than people assume you to be. Its about what he is going to do once he has stopped working and feels he has earned his rest. Its a a brilliant song which speaks to every hard working individual. Very much from Ricky Ross's background, work hard and earn your recreation.
I'm not from Scotland but I have met a couple of Scots like that, one who lives in England and the other whom I met in Scotland. It's a great attitude, not a whine of self pity, unlike Joe's post. Wonder what he is doing now.
I'm not from Scotland but I have met a couple of Scots like that, one who lives in England and the other whom I met in Scotland. It's a great attitude, not a whine of self pity, unlike Joe's post. Wonder what he is doing now.