Lots of good thoughts on this song. When I first listened to it I was a heavy drinker. I have been sober for awhile now, I still dig the Blues and SRV (funny I didn't think I could unless I had a drink in my hand). My thoughts on this song have evolved over time and I am glad to have the chance to bounce them off of other SRV fans.
I think it's addiction thats talking to the person. Of course the person is the writer, SRV and the listener. Keep in mind that addiction is like being two people and if you take this song line by line and look at it as though SRV is listening to, feeling and being that "old friend" you may see what i'm trying to get across. For me, I can see the path one takes fighting addictions, it's always there waiting to welcome you back. Facing this process with courage and hope allows you and I to live life by the drop.
I could go on, but I fear I will only clutter the thoughts I am trying to provoke in you.
Peace,
Halcyon1
Lots of good thoughts on this song. When I first listened to it I was a heavy drinker. I have been sober for awhile now, I still dig the Blues and SRV (funny I didn't think I could unless I had a drink in my hand). My thoughts on this song have evolved over time and I am glad to have the chance to bounce them off of other SRV fans. I think it's addiction thats talking to the person. Of course the person is the writer, SRV and the listener. Keep in mind that addiction is like being two people and if you take this song line by line and look at it as though SRV is listening to, feeling and being that "old friend" you may see what i'm trying to get across. For me, I can see the path one takes fighting addictions, it's always there waiting to welcome you back. Facing this process with courage and hope allows you and I to live life by the drop. I could go on, but I fear I will only clutter the thoughts I am trying to provoke in you. Peace, Halcyon1