Right Down The Line Lyrics

Lyric discussion by vulnavia 

Cover art for Right Down The Line lyrics by Gerry Rafferty

He is acknowledging how important some one is and has been in his life as far as success goes and be "a rock" and tethering him and keeping him grounded in a good way...Lovely love song. :)

Exactly. He is a person others see as successful and confident. Here he gives us a window into his nagging self doubts and lack of direction/purpose in life. As you say, she's his rock of Gibraltar. I particularly like the 'northern star' imagery - both the obvious meaning as something unfading but also as a beacon to guide his life by. The 'northern star' was used by sailors in antiquity to navigate by. Another Beautiful song by Gerry!