To me both interpretations are right - it's about his wife and about a free spirit. To me it's a thankful song - a song that says "i know that sometimes you think about what could have been but I love the fact when you chose to settle down you did it with me". Neil Young is an amazing song writer. I am 40 years old and only just discovered this amazing song writer and to be honest it seems like I wasted 40 years almost.
To me both interpretations are right - it's about his wife and about a free spirit. To me it's a thankful song - a song that says "i know that sometimes you think about what could have been but I love the fact when you chose to settle down you did it with me". Neil Young is an amazing song writer. I am 40 years old and only just discovered this amazing song writer and to be honest it seems like I wasted 40 years almost.