I think this song is clearly about regret and missed opportunities. And how largely, he's lived his life through pop culture and TV and as he got older he regrets that he didn't have any 'real' memory to call his own.
Like Cherry Valance is a character from the Outsiders, and Summer of 69' is a reference to Bryan Adam's song which, ironically, is about a memorable summer filled with good times with friends and family.
Once again, something he regrets not having and if he could he would go back and change it.
I think this song is clearly about regret and missed opportunities. And how largely, he's lived his life through pop culture and TV and as he got older he regrets that he didn't have any 'real' memory to call his own.
Like Cherry Valance is a character from the Outsiders, and Summer of 69' is a reference to Bryan Adam's song which, ironically, is about a memorable summer filled with good times with friends and family.
Once again, something he regrets not having and if he could he would go back and change it.