I've ALWAYS understood it as a child's perspective BECAUSE of the "hot air balloon" and "cotton candy", so it's interesting for me to see others see it that way too. Also, I saw it as a father-daughter type relationship and never once assumed this man was an older lover or something. Why else would she say "When I know youre not my mommy". The only person she COULD say that too would be a father type figure.
I loved that there is this contrast of the child, with this more mature, more sophisticated orchestra playing in the background. I thought they complimented each other very well. And let me just say, the orchestra and the piano playing are by far the most beautiful contributions to the song.
The chorus, while others may think she's screaming, I interpret it as praying. Pleading and begging for "Wayne" to wait for her.
"Make me as fresh as flowers under these rocks and stones". I get shivers. That one line has so many layers to it. I think of it as "Wayne" being able to make her feel beautiful, even when she didnt feel beautiful about herself.
When I listen to this song, I think about a second cousin of mine who who has a strange girlfriend, lives in his brother's dank, crowded and smelly basement (which I visited for the first time when I was younger). But there was one time where he just made me feel so good about myself. And said such kind and comforting words. Listening to this song, I think of him.
My second favourite Chantal song!
Interesting interpretations!
I've ALWAYS understood it as a child's perspective BECAUSE of the "hot air balloon" and "cotton candy", so it's interesting for me to see others see it that way too. Also, I saw it as a father-daughter type relationship and never once assumed this man was an older lover or something. Why else would she say "When I know youre not my mommy". The only person she COULD say that too would be a father type figure.
I loved that there is this contrast of the child, with this more mature, more sophisticated orchestra playing in the background. I thought they complimented each other very well. And let me just say, the orchestra and the piano playing are by far the most beautiful contributions to the song.
The chorus, while others may think she's screaming, I interpret it as praying. Pleading and begging for "Wayne" to wait for her.
"Make me as fresh as flowers under these rocks and stones". I get shivers. That one line has so many layers to it. I think of it as "Wayne" being able to make her feel beautiful, even when she didnt feel beautiful about herself.
When I listen to this song, I think about a second cousin of mine who who has a strange girlfriend, lives in his brother's dank, crowded and smelly basement (which I visited for the first time when I was younger). But there was one time where he just made me feel so good about myself. And said such kind and comforting words. Listening to this song, I think of him.