I agree with a lot of this..and I always got the sense the choice forced upon her was between the relationship and her close work with David Rawlings).
I would argue that this song is not a "dumping", but more of a complete betrayal, and this cuts to the core..hence that line about walking backward in your hometown. Betrayal by someone you love causes you to lose trust in all of humanity for awhile.
I don't believe there is no way she could choose out of her work with Dave, they have something so special they know it. I believe this whole sad story eventually gave her the conviction that music is her life path. But, good lord, I hope the love that so many of us fans have for them somehow consoles the loss in this sad story.
I agree with a lot of this..and I always got the sense the choice forced upon her was between the relationship and her close work with David Rawlings).
I would argue that this song is not a "dumping", but more of a complete betrayal, and this cuts to the core..hence that line about walking backward in your hometown. Betrayal by someone you love causes you to lose trust in all of humanity for awhile.
I don't believe there is no way she could choose out of her work with Dave, they have something so special they know it. I believe this whole sad story eventually gave her the conviction that music is her life path. But, good lord, I hope the love that so many of us fans have for them somehow consoles the loss in this sad story.