I've grown up to this music and all things "Brel".
When interviewed on the subject and hailed for having written one of the greatest love songs of all times, I've always heard that he'd reply that it was not a love song. That it was in fact the opposite of a love song and it was a sort of warning not to allow himself sink that deep, if you will.
That being said, we can all relate to the desperation brought on by love starting to slip away. That tipping point in a relationship when you know everything has changed yet aren't ready or willing to let go. And he captures this emotion brilliantly.
It is one of the greatest songs ever written. Period.
I've grown up to this music and all things "Brel".
When interviewed on the subject and hailed for having written one of the greatest love songs of all times, I've always heard that he'd reply that it was not a love song. That it was in fact the opposite of a love song and it was a sort of warning not to allow himself sink that deep, if you will.
That being said, we can all relate to the desperation brought on by love starting to slip away. That tipping point in a relationship when you know everything has changed yet aren't ready or willing to let go. And he captures this emotion brilliantly.
It is one of the greatest songs ever written. Period.