1983 was a great year for music, and this was always one of my favorites. It wasn't a particularly big hit, but I think it stands the test of time, and could be a hit if released even today. I was surprised to find no comments here yet, so I'll start the discussion, and maybe in 5 years, someone will come along and add to it.
I have always felt this was a song about a girl the author knew. I don't know if she was a girlfriend, or someone he was interested in knowing better, but I believe he was trying to get her to open up and talk about her past - she's perhaps been hurt. Like the country, the girl he calls "China" wouldn't share anything. She's got a secret, and she's not telling. It's driving him nuts. He wants to help, but she won't let him.
Of course, it's all told from the perspective of comparing her dark secrets to that of the giant, mysterious country with a huge, great wall erected around it to keep everyone out. While not directly referenced in the song, I'm sure that's one reason he called the girl "China" - she had a similar wall around her heart to keep everyone away.
But hey - that's just my take on it. Anyone in 2017 feel differently? I'll wait.
@KirkH Thank you for Start the discussion. And well in any sense, the author could compare the girl to the country..But, there are too many dark signs that i could not get..such as "bleeding in its mistery when the moon begins to fall"..too dark..too cryptic..Ill follow this song and well..it may possible to desciphrated it..
@KirkH Thank you for Start the discussion. And well in any sense, the author could compare the girl to the country..But, there are too many dark signs that i could not get..such as "bleeding in its mistery when the moon begins to fall"..too dark..too cryptic..Ill follow this song and well..it may possible to desciphrated it..
I'll try this again. Not quite 5 years, but 2016 so that's close. I appreciate your comments. That's sort of my take on it as well. A very under appreciated song. Cheers.
I'll try this again. Not quite 5 years, but 2016 so that's close. I appreciate your comments. That's sort of my take on it as well. A very under appreciated song. Cheers.
@KirkH - Well, it's Sunday, May 7, 2017 - I've been waiting five years to comment on this post.
@KirkH - Well, it's Sunday, May 7, 2017 - I've been waiting five years to comment on this post.
The song is about a girl that he's in love with but the girl is closed off to him (but not necessarily to others). She has some dark things in her history that I feel she wants to open up about, but can't - possibly to protect someone else that she loved in the past and can't let go of.
The song is about a girl that he's in love with but the girl is closed off to him (but not necessarily to others). She has some dark things in her history that I feel she wants to open up about, but can't - possibly to protect someone else that she loved in the past and can't let go of.
The name "China" and the Great Wall around her heart is a bit of a stretch. But who knows what the song writer...
The name "China" and the Great Wall around her heart is a bit of a stretch. But who knows what the song writer had in mind.
There. I feel much better now after keeping this bottled up for the past five years.
1983 was a great year for music, and this was always one of my favorites. It wasn't a particularly big hit, but I think it stands the test of time, and could be a hit if released even today. I was surprised to find no comments here yet, so I'll start the discussion, and maybe in 5 years, someone will come along and add to it. I have always felt this was a song about a girl the author knew. I don't know if she was a girlfriend, or someone he was interested in knowing better, but I believe he was trying to get her to open up and talk about her past - she's perhaps been hurt. Like the country, the girl he calls "China" wouldn't share anything. She's got a secret, and she's not telling. It's driving him nuts. He wants to help, but she won't let him. Of course, it's all told from the perspective of comparing her dark secrets to that of the giant, mysterious country with a huge, great wall erected around it to keep everyone out. While not directly referenced in the song, I'm sure that's one reason he called the girl "China" - she had a similar wall around her heart to keep everyone away. But hey - that's just my take on it. Anyone in 2017 feel differently? I'll wait.
I feel the same way too. You are right.
I feel the same way too. You are right.
@KirkH Thank you for Start the discussion. And well in any sense, the author could compare the girl to the country..But, there are too many dark signs that i could not get..such as "bleeding in its mistery when the moon begins to fall"..too dark..too cryptic..Ill follow this song and well..it may possible to desciphrated it..
@KirkH Thank you for Start the discussion. And well in any sense, the author could compare the girl to the country..But, there are too many dark signs that i could not get..such as "bleeding in its mistery when the moon begins to fall"..too dark..too cryptic..Ill follow this song and well..it may possible to desciphrated it..
I'll try this again. Not quite 5 years, but 2016 so that's close. I appreciate your comments. That's sort of my take on it as well. A very under appreciated song. Cheers.
I'll try this again. Not quite 5 years, but 2016 so that's close. I appreciate your comments. That's sort of my take on it as well. A very under appreciated song. Cheers.
@KirkH - Well, it's Sunday, May 7, 2017 - I've been waiting five years to comment on this post.
@KirkH - Well, it's Sunday, May 7, 2017 - I've been waiting five years to comment on this post.
The song is about a girl that he's in love with but the girl is closed off to him (but not necessarily to others). She has some dark things in her history that I feel she wants to open up about, but can't - possibly to protect someone else that she loved in the past and can't let go of.
The song is about a girl that he's in love with but the girl is closed off to him (but not necessarily to others). She has some dark things in her history that I feel she wants to open up about, but can't - possibly to protect someone else that she loved in the past and can't let go of.
The name "China" and the Great Wall around her heart is a bit of a stretch. But who knows what the song writer...
The name "China" and the Great Wall around her heart is a bit of a stretch. But who knows what the song writer had in mind.
There. I feel much better now after keeping this bottled up for the past five years.
LOL, I agree 2021
LOL, I agree 2021