The song arose from Jackson's involvement in the New York musical scene in the late 60's and specifically is about his observations of Nico. As hearingcolor suggests, the poetry (and the melody) stand on their own. A pity it was never recorded on a studio album. In the video Going Home, Jackson reveals the song was originally written on guitar, but was trying it out on piano for the first time. Sure worked!
The song arose from Jackson's involvement in the New York musical scene in the late 60's and specifically is about his observations of Nico. As hearingcolor suggests, the poetry (and the melody) stand on their own. A pity it was never recorded on a studio album. In the video Going Home, Jackson reveals the song was originally written on guitar, but was trying it out on piano for the first time. Sure worked!