Dead Man's Hill Lyrics

Lyric discussion by kellanchristopher 

Cover art for Dead Man's Hill lyrics by Indigo Girls

To me this is a "coming of age" story about ones sexuality (realization of homosexuality??). The mix of excitement and shame. The longing and ache for each other.

The chorus is what say it all to me. "Don't you write it down. Remember this in your heart". Knowing that you are feeling something perceived as "wrong" yet can't over come the emotional power of it. "(Talk to me face to face)". Never fully communicating your thoughts and emotions and always having to read the subtly and nuances of relationships/situations.

I'm always emotionally moved when I listen to this song. Such mature writing/ideas on such a immature subject.