Tea for the Tillerman Lyrics

Lyric discussion by JayCeezy 

Cover art for Tea for the Tillerman lyrics by Cat Stevens

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My Interpretation

Cat Steven is not of East Asian lineage. (I think you meant "descent".) His parent were Swedish and Greek. And i don't see who else's business it is if he no longer plays or discusses his past work.

I agree with you, azkm, on your latter sentence.

Once a brilliant songwriter and performer, it's his prerogative to do as he pleases with his life. I don't see why he is being constantly condemned for refusing to revel in his success. Isn't the music enough? Can't you just enjoy what he left and accept that he has chosen a different life path (one which most probably disagree with)?

Point is, current religion and nationalism should have absolutely nothing to do with the songs of his past. Just shut up and listen to them.