Dave Cousins who wrote the lyrics insists this is a song about a doomed love affair. Well, who am I to disagree BUT my interpretation has always been somewhat different. I have always believed this is a song about narcotic addiction a theme covered by Dave Cousins in songs like 'Hero and Heroine'.
The flower in the song has always represented the opium poppy which entrances and beguiles the 'young man' to the detriment of all other things in his life until the young man's addiction results in his death. All that remains is the flower waiting for its next devotee.
Dave Cousins who wrote the lyrics insists this is a song about a doomed love affair. Well, who am I to disagree BUT my interpretation has always been somewhat different. I have always believed this is a song about narcotic addiction a theme covered by Dave Cousins in songs like 'Hero and Heroine'.
The flower in the song has always represented the opium poppy which entrances and beguiles the 'young man' to the detriment of all other things in his life until the young man's addiction results in his death. All that remains is the flower waiting for its next devotee.
Whatever, the song is hauntingly beautiful.
@pete515 Quite possibly! Great vocal harmonies and lead by the late Tony Hooper. (sorry for the dupe)
@pete515 Quite possibly! Great vocal harmonies and lead by the late Tony Hooper. (sorry for the dupe)