I think we need to look harder at the choice of the word allocution. It has a legal meaning as well.
"Allocution: The formal inquiry by a judge of an accused person, convicted of a crime, as to whether the person has any legal cause to show why judgment should not be pronounced against him or her or as to whether the person has anything to say to the court before being sentenced."
I think this choice of words is important to the meaning of the song. To me it sounds like the writer is confronting the reality of a person he idolized. He has confronted the illusions he created about this person and gotten to the truth of the matter. Now with the truth in hand he is ready to pass judgement on said person and this song is the judgement (sentence) he passes. The sentence is essentially a goodbye, see you by and down the river so to speak (the river being the constant passage of time). But like most folks he ends up trying to cling to the past and the memory of how he pictured that beloved person but it's so hard to do so knowing the truth about this person.
We can apply this idea to many different areas of life. Some might think it's about a relationship, some may think its about a job, or drugs, or self-identity. But in the end he song is just a metaphor. It's about finding truth and reconciling that truth with the illusions we have created for ourselves.
Yes, this interpretation hits home with me. Totally right there. As far as the elocution comment, it definitely makes more sense. Tried listening to fluctuations with dictionary.com, but they sound pretty much the same imo. Who posted the lyrics?
Yes, this interpretation hits home with me. Totally right there. As far as the elocution comment, it definitely makes more sense. Tried listening to fluctuations with dictionary.com, but they sound pretty much the same imo. Who posted the lyrics?
Mine is the relationship. I totally adored this person, x.
Mine is the relationship. I totally adored this person, x.
@theWmann Big mistake on your part which invalidates anything you stated. "Allucution" is NOT the word used. "Elucution" is the word, which means: "the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation." How this applies to the song is for greater minds than mine, but you should know that your mind is on a far lower tier after this faux pas...great job...!
@theWmann Big mistake on your part which invalidates anything you stated. "Allucution" is NOT the word used. "Elucution" is the word, which means: "the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation." How this applies to the song is for greater minds than mine, but you should know that your mind is on a far lower tier after this faux pas...great job...!
Ahh, my bad...I've checked the lyrics and it states "Allucution" as the word used... . I will withdraw my statement, but express my confusion, because "Elocution" works so much better. Nevermind my meanderings.
Ahh, my bad...I've checked the lyrics and it states "Allucution" as the word used... . I will withdraw my statement, but express my confusion, because "Elocution" works so much better. Nevermind my meanderings.
I think we need to look harder at the choice of the word allocution. It has a legal meaning as well.
"Allocution: The formal inquiry by a judge of an accused person, convicted of a crime, as to whether the person has any legal cause to show why judgment should not be pronounced against him or her or as to whether the person has anything to say to the court before being sentenced."
I think this choice of words is important to the meaning of the song. To me it sounds like the writer is confronting the reality of a person he idolized. He has confronted the illusions he created about this person and gotten to the truth of the matter. Now with the truth in hand he is ready to pass judgement on said person and this song is the judgement (sentence) he passes. The sentence is essentially a goodbye, see you by and down the river so to speak (the river being the constant passage of time). But like most folks he ends up trying to cling to the past and the memory of how he pictured that beloved person but it's so hard to do so knowing the truth about this person.
We can apply this idea to many different areas of life. Some might think it's about a relationship, some may think its about a job, or drugs, or self-identity. But in the end he song is just a metaphor. It's about finding truth and reconciling that truth with the illusions we have created for ourselves.
I agree with your interpretation completely.
I agree with your interpretation completely.
I cannot agree more. This is a very simple but quick view of this expression. Very nicely said.
I cannot agree more. This is a very simple but quick view of this expression. Very nicely said.
"Allocution" is actually supposed to be "elocution," I believe. "Elocution," in this context, could be empty words spoken by a person.
"Allocution" is actually supposed to be "elocution," I believe. "Elocution," in this context, could be empty words spoken by a person.
Yes, this interpretation hits home with me. Totally right there. As far as the elocution comment, it definitely makes more sense. Tried listening to fluctuations with dictionary.com, but they sound pretty much the same imo. Who posted the lyrics?
Yes, this interpretation hits home with me. Totally right there. As far as the elocution comment, it definitely makes more sense. Tried listening to fluctuations with dictionary.com, but they sound pretty much the same imo. Who posted the lyrics?
Mine is the relationship. I totally adored this person, x.
Mine is the relationship. I totally adored this person, x.
@theWmann @arm1007 I also always thought this was elocution.
@theWmann @arm1007 I also always thought this was elocution.
@theWmann Big mistake on your part which invalidates anything you stated. "Allucution" is NOT the word used. "Elucution" is the word, which means: "the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation." How this applies to the song is for greater minds than mine, but you should know that your mind is on a far lower tier after this faux pas...great job...!
@theWmann Big mistake on your part which invalidates anything you stated. "Allucution" is NOT the word used. "Elucution" is the word, which means: "the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation." How this applies to the song is for greater minds than mine, but you should know that your mind is on a far lower tier after this faux pas...great job...!
Ahh, my bad...I've checked the lyrics and it states "Allucution" as the word used... . I will withdraw my statement, but express my confusion, because "Elocution" works so much better. Nevermind my meanderings.
Ahh, my bad...I've checked the lyrics and it states "Allucution" as the word used... . I will withdraw my statement, but express my confusion, because "Elocution" works so much better. Nevermind my meanderings.