Confusion over complete loss of a relationship. And deep hurt.
I like what one commenter said about this song referring to a "complete betrayal."
The lyrics are visually and emotionally evocative.
The "black crow" seems to symbolize a destructive element, continued suffering, almost a curse.
Walking backwards into hometown: The author had to go home to seek refuge, and had to go home "walking backwards" at that, representing disgrace.
There is a sense of dysfunction. Despite the awful hurt caused by the betrayer, the betrayed still begs for betrayer to throw author a survival rope. Can't seem to let go of the relationship.
I'm interested by the line: "Be careful my brother, you are drifting away." I get the sense that it's a warning -- if you continue to treat others as you've treated me, you'll be in trouble. Or, maybe the author senses the betrayer not just leaving her, but humanity as well.
What do people think about the line about "Gatling guns and paint" and "working the lowlands door-to-door"?
Confusion over complete loss of a relationship. And deep hurt.
I like what one commenter said about this song referring to a "complete betrayal."
The lyrics are visually and emotionally evocative.
The "black crow" seems to symbolize a destructive element, continued suffering, almost a curse.
Walking backwards into hometown: The author had to go home to seek refuge, and had to go home "walking backwards" at that, representing disgrace.
There is a sense of dysfunction. Despite the awful hurt caused by the betrayer, the betrayed still begs for betrayer to throw author a survival rope. Can't seem to let go of the relationship.
I'm interested by the line: "Be careful my brother, you are drifting away." I get the sense that it's a warning -- if you continue to treat others as you've treated me, you'll be in trouble. Or, maybe the author senses the betrayer not just leaving her, but humanity as well.
What do people think about the line about "Gatling guns and paint" and "working the lowlands door-to-door"?
What a song!