I think the Alaska setting is mostly/merely a backdrop or juxtaposition for his words to the once-closer friend he's singing to. I think that's really why he wrote the song, and what its really about...
It could have worked out... it seemed good at the time... maybe someday it will come together again... but for now we've gone our separate ways, and you've been getting into some stuff that I don't really want to be around right now.
Sounds like maybe the girl he's singing to ("babe you've got a reputation...") is the same one he's singing to in "I'm Not Ready." Anyone got the lyrics to the last part of that song figured out?
Having talked about the meaning... I think the music is great... starting with the 6/4 part, then through the "cloudy" transition, and then hitting full speed in the last section. Great song.
I think the Alaska setting is mostly/merely a backdrop or juxtaposition for his words to the once-closer friend he's singing to. I think that's really why he wrote the song, and what its really about...
It could have worked out... it seemed good at the time... maybe someday it will come together again... but for now we've gone our separate ways, and you've been getting into some stuff that I don't really want to be around right now.
Sounds like maybe the girl he's singing to ("babe you've got a reputation...") is the same one he's singing to in "I'm Not Ready." Anyone got the lyrics to the last part of that song figured out?
Having talked about the meaning... I think the music is great... starting with the 6/4 part, then through the "cloudy" transition, and then hitting full speed in the last section. Great song.