I haven't been able to read over all of these brilliant, thoughtful ideas, although, I cannot overemphasize how Bluebeardian this song is to me personally. For a good reading and telling of the Bluebeard story, see Clarissa Pinkola Estes' book 'Women Who Run With The Wolves.' I knew as soon as I listened to this hauntingly beautiful song that its meta-narrative was telling the tale about the Bluebeard male archetype and how this male persona has affected Joanna personally in her love relationship(s). I know that I have had very haunting experiences with "Bluebird" in my own life, and this song is a calling forth for women to wake up and use our instincts so as not to become captured by the beautiful man who can easily steel your soul and not bat an eyelash. This isn't a matter of man-hating because we could flip genders if you wish--but rather, the song is about "opening doors" to the soul self and to the hidden truths that a particular person may be hiding from you. Bluebird is a result of patriarchy and is often the "fallen warrior" who must redeem himself in the most horrific way. And it is true that this person will show up in your dreams (as Joanna begins her song) over and over again because Bluebird is the predator of the psyche---the one that will not let you be free no matter how much work you do to rid yourself of him. It takes an inquisitive woman who is not afraid to open doors to really get her instinct and soul life back. Once she asks questions, it is only a matter of time before she is finally liberated from an abusive or unhealthy relationship:)
The only thing I know about Joanna is what she has given me in her music because I don't read articles about her or follow pop culture or her latest boyfriend, etc. I think Joanna would be pleased to know instead of trying so hard to figure out which line is referencing who, what, when, or why, (you will never know this unless you know her very personally) that her listeners are able to connect with her stories through their own collective experiences, or, perhaps able to listen to the music in its entirety without systematizing and dissecting. And it is wonderful to read how this song relates to others. Thank you.
Another brilliant analysis of this song. Made me get up and brush of the "Women Who Run With The Wolves Book" a friend gave me about 6 years ago, that I have never read, but always meant to. I'm starting now. I hadn't realized it discussed this type of male archetypes. Sounds Jungian. I love that stuff. Great post!!
Another brilliant analysis of this song. Made me get up and brush of the "Women Who Run With The Wolves Book" a friend gave me about 6 years ago, that I have never read, but always meant to. I'm starting now. I hadn't realized it discussed this type of male archetypes. Sounds Jungian. I love that stuff. Great post!!
I haven't been able to read over all of these brilliant, thoughtful ideas, although, I cannot overemphasize how Bluebeardian this song is to me personally. For a good reading and telling of the Bluebeard story, see Clarissa Pinkola Estes' book 'Women Who Run With The Wolves.' I knew as soon as I listened to this hauntingly beautiful song that its meta-narrative was telling the tale about the Bluebeard male archetype and how this male persona has affected Joanna personally in her love relationship(s). I know that I have had very haunting experiences with "Bluebird" in my own life, and this song is a calling forth for women to wake up and use our instincts so as not to become captured by the beautiful man who can easily steel your soul and not bat an eyelash. This isn't a matter of man-hating because we could flip genders if you wish--but rather, the song is about "opening doors" to the soul self and to the hidden truths that a particular person may be hiding from you. Bluebird is a result of patriarchy and is often the "fallen warrior" who must redeem himself in the most horrific way. And it is true that this person will show up in your dreams (as Joanna begins her song) over and over again because Bluebird is the predator of the psyche---the one that will not let you be free no matter how much work you do to rid yourself of him. It takes an inquisitive woman who is not afraid to open doors to really get her instinct and soul life back. Once she asks questions, it is only a matter of time before she is finally liberated from an abusive or unhealthy relationship:)
The only thing I know about Joanna is what she has given me in her music because I don't read articles about her or follow pop culture or her latest boyfriend, etc. I think Joanna would be pleased to know instead of trying so hard to figure out which line is referencing who, what, when, or why, (you will never know this unless you know her very personally) that her listeners are able to connect with her stories through their own collective experiences, or, perhaps able to listen to the music in its entirety without systematizing and dissecting. And it is wonderful to read how this song relates to others. Thank you.
Another brilliant analysis of this song. Made me get up and brush of the "Women Who Run With The Wolves Book" a friend gave me about 6 years ago, that I have never read, but always meant to. I'm starting now. I hadn't realized it discussed this type of male archetypes. Sounds Jungian. I love that stuff. Great post!!
Another brilliant analysis of this song. Made me get up and brush of the "Women Who Run With The Wolves Book" a friend gave me about 6 years ago, that I have never read, but always meant to. I'm starting now. I hadn't realized it discussed this type of male archetypes. Sounds Jungian. I love that stuff. Great post!!