Captain Saint Lucifer Lyrics

Lyric discussion by tsreyb 

Cover art for Captain Saint Lucifer lyrics by Laura Nyro

c'mon people, no comments on this great song???

I think there are a few valid interpretations of what exactly captain saint lucifer represents: a lover, hard liquor, drugs, a mother's love. Which is correct? This sort of song is intentionally left vague by the songwriter so that each listener may bring their own experience and interpretation to the song.

I know this sounds like a copout on my part. Nevertheless I think the great LN truly would want us to think of it this way.

I do wish I knew what the hell some of the phraseology means:

buckles off shingles? I've not a clue about this one.

going to the moon dock? This could mean she's about to get high - on pot or booze or whatever.

Gabriel is a biblical reference - he was an angel messenger from god according to some beliefs.