Croce has always had a very lovely way with word. Like his song "One Less Set of Footsteps" this song has experiences that we all know worded so differently that you normally hear it. You can hear it in his music, it all comes from his heart.
Back to this song specifically, not too difficult to understand the meaning, but damn it is audible chocolate. It's amazing how calm the lyrics are, it's kind of like the calm after the storm. After all these days, weeks, heck months of fighting he has finally become so tired of it that he isn't even angry at her for wanting to change him, he's just done with her. He even says:
"Still I hope you can find another who can take what I could not."
He's clearly moved on, and only wants what's best for her. Adding to this theory is how sweet and harmonious the melody is. Not that that's unusual for Croce songs, but it isn't sad really, despite the fact that it's a tad on the slow side. The song is full of chords that you've probably heard in happier songs, and I think that's symbolic of Croce's optimism for the future, for both him and his ex lover. When he says "bridges are meant for burning." I'm reminded of the quote "May the bridges I burn light the way."
Eh, just some personal connections I've made. If you're reading this, I'm glad you enjoy this song as much as I do.
Croce has always had a very lovely way with word. Like his song "One Less Set of Footsteps" this song has experiences that we all know worded so differently that you normally hear it. You can hear it in his music, it all comes from his heart.
Back to this song specifically, not too difficult to understand the meaning, but damn it is audible chocolate. It's amazing how calm the lyrics are, it's kind of like the calm after the storm. After all these days, weeks, heck months of fighting he has finally become so tired of it that he isn't even angry at her for wanting to change him, he's just done with her. He even says:
"Still I hope you can find another who can take what I could not."
He's clearly moved on, and only wants what's best for her. Adding to this theory is how sweet and harmonious the melody is. Not that that's unusual for Croce songs, but it isn't sad really, despite the fact that it's a tad on the slow side. The song is full of chords that you've probably heard in happier songs, and I think that's symbolic of Croce's optimism for the future, for both him and his ex lover. When he says "bridges are meant for burning." I'm reminded of the quote "May the bridges I burn light the way."
Eh, just some personal connections I've made. If you're reading this, I'm glad you enjoy this song as much as I do.