Lyric discussion by Scolopax 

Cover art for Night Owl lyrics by Gerry Rafferty

So so sad...I only wish someone close to the man could have helped, there's so many references in his songs, I never really realised what he was singing about.

@Scolopax according to the love of his life (his muse and wife Carla) “there was no hope” and she divorced him after 20 yrs of marriage. Who can blame her.

@Scolopax I was thinking the same,most of his songs had reference to his struggles…such a legend of a man and such a tragic loss…this song is so sad but it’s my favourite ????