This song is a masterpiece. The sentimental tune, borrowed from The Parting Glass, amplifies the emotional power of the lyrics, which are pure poetry.
The song is about a life lived honestly and the life beyond this life that waits. He's lived honestly and will leave this world without giving a damn. It's only a "false" clock that ticks out his time -- just an annoyance to distract him. The dirt and dust that covers his face (when he's buried) are merely "rumors" and "gossip," easily pierced by the arrow of the truth. It's the darkness that dies when the curtains are drawn (death) and the dawn that follows.
@gregw
I do agree with this in almost every aspect. I do think it is a "deathwish" for Bob. What I mean is that I think that Bob looked on how he would love to live his life, he imagined being on the deathbed and to be able to look back and realize that he was good to his friends, his women, himself etc..
@gregw
I do agree with this in almost every aspect. I do think it is a "deathwish" for Bob. What I mean is that I think that Bob looked on how he would love to live his life, he imagined being on the deathbed and to be able to look back and realize that he was good to his friends, his women, himself etc..
This song is a masterpiece. The sentimental tune, borrowed from The Parting Glass, amplifies the emotional power of the lyrics, which are pure poetry.
The song is about a life lived honestly and the life beyond this life that waits. He's lived honestly and will leave this world without giving a damn. It's only a "false" clock that ticks out his time -- just an annoyance to distract him. The dirt and dust that covers his face (when he's buried) are merely "rumors" and "gossip," easily pierced by the arrow of the truth. It's the darkness that dies when the curtains are drawn (death) and the dawn that follows.
@gregw I do agree with this in almost every aspect. I do think it is a "deathwish" for Bob. What I mean is that I think that Bob looked on how he would love to live his life, he imagined being on the deathbed and to be able to look back and realize that he was good to his friends, his women, himself etc..
@gregw I do agree with this in almost every aspect. I do think it is a "deathwish" for Bob. What I mean is that I think that Bob looked on how he would love to live his life, he imagined being on the deathbed and to be able to look back and realize that he was good to his friends, his women, himself etc..