This song seems everything except straightforward. I agree that its not a blatant love song, it feels more like a song about self discovery, taking a shot in the dark even when you're not sure if you hear someone else (not knowing if someone else will understand or be there for you). I think its about being lost and confused and feeling pulled toward a certain choice or direction, but not having anyone to back you up. The people mentioned in the song are all strong historical figures that took a strong stand for their beliefs, even if they lost their lives because of it.
Josh ritter is awesome and making tons of allusions and references to so many things that I personally don't know about or understand all of, but i think its what makes him so mysterious and intriguing.
This song seems everything except straightforward. I agree that its not a blatant love song, it feels more like a song about self discovery, taking a shot in the dark even when you're not sure if you hear someone else (not knowing if someone else will understand or be there for you). I think its about being lost and confused and feeling pulled toward a certain choice or direction, but not having anyone to back you up. The people mentioned in the song are all strong historical figures that took a strong stand for their beliefs, even if they lost their lives because of it.
Josh ritter is awesome and making tons of allusions and references to so many things that I personally don't know about or understand all of, but i think its what makes him so mysterious and intriguing.