The "Main Drag"(at least in the argot with which I'm familiar) refers to the main commercial street in a small city or town, usually Main Street or High Street.
The "Main Drag"(at least in the argot with which I'm familiar) refers to the main commercial street in a small city or town, usually Main Street or High Street.
I'm with you on stanza 3 - I distinctly hear, "the last flashing leader of Pier Nineteen."
I'm with you on stanza 3 - I distinctly hear, "the last flashing leader of Pier Nineteen."
Yes, it's definitely "the lash-flashing Leda of pier nineteen". As in the greek myth about Leda and the Swan perhaps? What does everyone take this line to mean though?
Yes, it's definitely "the lash-flashing Leda of pier nineteen". As in the greek myth about Leda and the Swan perhaps? What does everyone take this line to mean though?
I've read lyrics elsewhere that identify the words as " The LASH flashing Leda of Pier 19' ... all dressed up in garbandine ( described as tweed / dress clothes), Leda being a mythical woman / mother of Zeus' children(who yes, presented to Zeus as a swan) ... My take on this is that he is a young man working in this water side town who is young (tow headed teen) who is looking for more innocent love(fingers to get in between / hold hands). He meets an older woman (mother / lash flashing / finely dressed)... Is...
I've read lyrics elsewhere that identify the words as " The LASH flashing Leda of Pier 19' ... all dressed up in garbandine ( described as tweed / dress clothes), Leda being a mythical woman / mother of Zeus' children(who yes, presented to Zeus as a swan) ... My take on this is that he is a young man working in this water side town who is young (tow headed teen) who is looking for more innocent love(fingers to get in between / hold hands). He meets an older woman (mother / lash flashing / finely dressed)... Is he beaten up for his 'affair' or love for her, or does he mean broken hearted? Either way, he would bear it all to have this experience (to fill his cup). (Thanks Tiny ! Seeing your note!)
Are you sure it's "main drag"?? if so what exactly does that mean?
Also this verse seems wrong : "The last flashing lee to appear nineteen"
I'm sure it's : "The last flashing ___ to pier nineteen"
The "Main Drag"(at least in the argot with which I'm familiar) refers to the main commercial street in a small city or town, usually Main Street or High Street.
The "Main Drag"(at least in the argot with which I'm familiar) refers to the main commercial street in a small city or town, usually Main Street or High Street.
I'm with you on stanza 3 - I distinctly hear, "the last flashing leader of Pier Nineteen."
I'm with you on stanza 3 - I distinctly hear, "the last flashing leader of Pier Nineteen."
It's "the lash-flashing Leda of Pier 19"
It's "the lash-flashing Leda of Pier 19"
tinyvictories is 100% right. it's printed in their Time magazine interview.
tinyvictories is 100% right. it's printed in their Time magazine interview.
Yes, it's definitely "the lash-flashing Leda of pier nineteen". As in the greek myth about Leda and the Swan perhaps? What does everyone take this line to mean though?
Yes, it's definitely "the lash-flashing Leda of pier nineteen". As in the greek myth about Leda and the Swan perhaps? What does everyone take this line to mean though?
I've read lyrics elsewhere that identify the words as " The LASH flashing Leda of Pier 19' ... all dressed up in garbandine ( described as tweed / dress clothes), Leda being a mythical woman / mother of Zeus' children(who yes, presented to Zeus as a swan) ... My take on this is that he is a young man working in this water side town who is young (tow headed teen) who is looking for more innocent love(fingers to get in between / hold hands). He meets an older woman (mother / lash flashing / finely dressed)... Is...
I've read lyrics elsewhere that identify the words as " The LASH flashing Leda of Pier 19' ... all dressed up in garbandine ( described as tweed / dress clothes), Leda being a mythical woman / mother of Zeus' children(who yes, presented to Zeus as a swan) ... My take on this is that he is a young man working in this water side town who is young (tow headed teen) who is looking for more innocent love(fingers to get in between / hold hands). He meets an older woman (mother / lash flashing / finely dressed)... Is he beaten up for his 'affair' or love for her, or does he mean broken hearted? Either way, he would bear it all to have this experience (to fill his cup). (Thanks Tiny ! Seeing your note!)