The Barricades of Heaven Lyrics

Lyric discussion by dpndn 

Cover art for The Barricades of Heaven lyrics by Jackson Browne

This song means youth, glory, and riches all fade away at the "Barricades of Heaven" so you bet ter find redemption before you come to the gates. Why Jackson says he's from there is a mystery, unless he was inspired by an angel, possibly a fallen one. I dig the tune and the theme of the early years. I first heard this song on a C.D. that I bought at a pawn shop. It also had "Call it a loan" on it. Another one I had never heard and play a lot. Jackson is the "Dylan from L.A."

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