I think it's fascinating to see how a great song like this is like a mirror showing each of us what we we are. One person sees this as a deeply religious song, another as an affirmation in their disbelief in religion. Like great literature, paintings, or any other work of art, this song is so powerful because it can speak to both points of view. I suspect that the answer, if there has to be only one, to the meaning James had when he wrote it is somewhere in between the interpretations we have seen.
I have to say that this is just a beautiful song. I have an even greater favorite on this album, a song entitled "One In The Same" I find it to be equally mesmerizing and that it carries a similar message that we shouldn't take anything too seriously, but rather that the experiences we have in life are what count, the relationships we have with others, the memories and emotions that result are key.
I was one who had a pessimistic view of the music of my generation. I thought that there was little being produced that carried true emotion. My wife knew Jim James and Patrick Hallahan when they were all kids and she turned me on to My Morning Jacket. They have reaffirmed my faith in humanity in so far as man's ability to make truly heartfelt music.
I can honestly say that the shared experience I had with them and thousands of fans under the full moon 08/16/2008 at the Louisville waterfront part was one of the most transcendent experiences imaginable. It was as though we were all experiencing this music together as a unified force of humanity. To me that is the beauty of life. If anyone gets the opportunity catch them live, I promise you will never forget it!
Amen! I was there that night as well...drove down from St. Louis. I really didn't think the night could get much better until they played Steam Engine. I don't know why I didn't think they would play it, but I got goose bumps when they did. Standing there with my wife and singing at the top of my lungs with thousand of others was one of the best nights in recent memory. It's my favorite song and that night was definitely my favorite concert ever!
Amen! I was there that night as well...drove down from St. Louis. I really didn't think the night could get much better until they played Steam Engine. I don't know why I didn't think they would play it, but I got goose bumps when they did. Standing there with my wife and singing at the top of my lungs with thousand of others was one of the best nights in recent memory. It's my favorite song and that night was definitely my favorite concert ever!
I think it's fascinating to see how a great song like this is like a mirror showing each of us what we we are. One person sees this as a deeply religious song, another as an affirmation in their disbelief in religion. Like great literature, paintings, or any other work of art, this song is so powerful because it can speak to both points of view. I suspect that the answer, if there has to be only one, to the meaning James had when he wrote it is somewhere in between the interpretations we have seen.
I have to say that this is just a beautiful song. I have an even greater favorite on this album, a song entitled "One In The Same" I find it to be equally mesmerizing and that it carries a similar message that we shouldn't take anything too seriously, but rather that the experiences we have in life are what count, the relationships we have with others, the memories and emotions that result are key.
I was one who had a pessimistic view of the music of my generation. I thought that there was little being produced that carried true emotion. My wife knew Jim James and Patrick Hallahan when they were all kids and she turned me on to My Morning Jacket. They have reaffirmed my faith in humanity in so far as man's ability to make truly heartfelt music.
I can honestly say that the shared experience I had with them and thousands of fans under the full moon 08/16/2008 at the Louisville waterfront part was one of the most transcendent experiences imaginable. It was as though we were all experiencing this music together as a unified force of humanity. To me that is the beauty of life. If anyone gets the opportunity catch them live, I promise you will never forget it!
Amen! I was there that night as well...drove down from St. Louis. I really didn't think the night could get much better until they played Steam Engine. I don't know why I didn't think they would play it, but I got goose bumps when they did. Standing there with my wife and singing at the top of my lungs with thousand of others was one of the best nights in recent memory. It's my favorite song and that night was definitely my favorite concert ever!
Amen! I was there that night as well...drove down from St. Louis. I really didn't think the night could get much better until they played Steam Engine. I don't know why I didn't think they would play it, but I got goose bumps when they did. Standing there with my wife and singing at the top of my lungs with thousand of others was one of the best nights in recent memory. It's my favorite song and that night was definitely my favorite concert ever!