After what I have been studying in recent weeks, when I go back and look at these lyrics, I believe that they are written about someone who has, unfortunately, signed their life away to fame and fortune (or "rain man") As it was stated in an earlier comment, Jackson Browne has said that this song was written about Nico (a multimedia revolutionist woman from the 60's). Listening to this song I hear JB saying as if he can see her heartache and feel her loneliness in which she suffers from due to her life decision to sell her soul. If you research Nico's life you will also find she worked closely with Bob Dylan.
I think this song can also be used today for several celebrities who are suffering from the same mistake; such as Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Eminem, and many many more. They are crying out to be saved.
After what I have been studying in recent weeks, when I go back and look at these lyrics, I believe that they are written about someone who has, unfortunately, signed their life away to fame and fortune (or "rain man") As it was stated in an earlier comment, Jackson Browne has said that this song was written about Nico (a multimedia revolutionist woman from the 60's). Listening to this song I hear JB saying as if he can see her heartache and feel her loneliness in which she suffers from due to her life decision to sell her soul. If you research Nico's life you will also find she worked closely with Bob Dylan.
I think this song can also be used today for several celebrities who are suffering from the same mistake; such as Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Eminem, and many many more. They are crying out to be saved.
@ElectrifyingCT perfectly said friend. Cheers
@ElectrifyingCT perfectly said friend. Cheers