Magnolia Lyrics

Lyric discussion by TheBlueOysterCult 

Cover art for Magnolia lyrics by Tom Petty

it sounds to me that this is about a one time fling at a bar or party, where she pulls him in, they have a good night, and she leaves him.

he's grown feelings for her, but she goes away anyways.

I do believe you nailed it (no pun intended:). It's a GREAT song by a very good band. I haven't heard it in a very long time. You've motivated me to listen to it again. Thanks.

@TheBlueOysterCult This being the 5th Anniversary of Tom's passing I wanted to post something about one of his masterpiece's. It does sound like he had a fling but this song sets a sultry passionate tone--about an in the moment affair the is remembered years later. While I respect the you see this as a simple love him and leave hi song I think that the brilliance of Tom's songwriting talent shines through in this song