This is an amazing song. Unfortunately, it's very a underrated song by Pete Townshend which just contains a powerful message. It can be interpreted in a few ways. The song is about finding that one soul or person you come across and you are absolutely in love with, you know there is an instant connection. However, there are two separate ways to interpret the message: One is finding that soul... falling in love and you have no control over what you feel, and you let your lives become entwined (the happiness interpretation) .. and/or either losing that soul at one point and that is where great pain comes in, either because you didn't say the words you wanted to say and let it pass.. or something like that (the sadness interpretation). Another interpretation is the fact that you come across a soul that you fall in love with and that soul is already in love with another soul and thus, you are left with only pain. "For though you knew that I was twice your age" can even be meant that you find a younger love... and you had a wonderful time with that love, but unfortunately, it didn't last. Also it seems in the message that the singer has a lot to gain but lost because he didn't express himself to the other soul. THIS SONG IS A MUST LISTEN TO! It holds a great interpretation for those who listen to it.
I completely agree, and that I think the whole Psychoderelict album doesn't get enough love. Just look how few comments there are. I also love your interpretations!
I completely agree, and that I think the whole Psychoderelict album doesn't get enough love. Just look how few comments there are. I also love your interpretations!
This is an amazing song. Unfortunately, it's very a underrated song by Pete Townshend which just contains a powerful message. It can be interpreted in a few ways. The song is about finding that one soul or person you come across and you are absolutely in love with, you know there is an instant connection. However, there are two separate ways to interpret the message: One is finding that soul... falling in love and you have no control over what you feel, and you let your lives become entwined (the happiness interpretation) .. and/or either losing that soul at one point and that is where great pain comes in, either because you didn't say the words you wanted to say and let it pass.. or something like that (the sadness interpretation). Another interpretation is the fact that you come across a soul that you fall in love with and that soul is already in love with another soul and thus, you are left with only pain. "For though you knew that I was twice your age" can even be meant that you find a younger love... and you had a wonderful time with that love, but unfortunately, it didn't last. Also it seems in the message that the singer has a lot to gain but lost because he didn't express himself to the other soul. THIS SONG IS A MUST LISTEN TO! It holds a great interpretation for those who listen to it.
I completely agree, and that I think the whole Psychoderelict album doesn't get enough love. Just look how few comments there are. I also love your interpretations!
I completely agree, and that I think the whole Psychoderelict album doesn't get enough love. Just look how few comments there are. I also love your interpretations!