I'm the first person to comment on this song? how on earth... This song is great. i love the keyboard/bass solo in the middle of the song.
anyways... a piece of 8 was the nickname for a piece of currency in the spanish empire used for several centuries around the world. i think the song is about how people shouldn't trust "get-rich quick" schemes, as they tend to fail, and instead should simply be content with what they have. i have a feeling that i'm wrong, so if anyone has an interpretation they're more sure about, feel free to correct me.
I'm the first person to comment on this song? how on earth... This song is great. i love the keyboard/bass solo in the middle of the song. anyways... a piece of 8 was the nickname for a piece of currency in the spanish empire used for several centuries around the world. i think the song is about how people shouldn't trust "get-rich quick" schemes, as they tend to fail, and instead should simply be content with what they have. i have a feeling that i'm wrong, so if anyone has an interpretation they're more sure about, feel free to correct me.