Every time I'm feeling down, I wonder
What would it be like with you around?
The reads like it should be a comforting line, but it is the exact opposite. At your lowest you are at your most vulnerable to the ghosts of past choices.
An incredible song, extraordinarily bold and brave. Of course it's about abortion - and a slap in the face to those who ever think it is an easy choice.
@vaguely I've been trying to decide whether it's adoption or abortion for years now. I think most of the lyrics suggest adoption because it suggests that the child is with someone else ("you should be with me instead"). However, talking about "am I better off this way" (instead of " are YOU better off this way") together with the reference to her "choice" certainly suggests abortion. I'd rather it was adoption, so I've decided not to reach a conclusion ...
@vaguely I've been trying to decide whether it's adoption or abortion for years now. I think most of the lyrics suggest adoption because it suggests that the child is with someone else ("you should be with me instead"). However, talking about "am I better off this way" (instead of " are YOU better off this way") together with the reference to her "choice" certainly suggests abortion. I'd rather it was adoption, so I've decided not to reach a conclusion ...
Every time I'm feeling down, I wonder What would it be like with you around?
The reads like it should be a comforting line, but it is the exact opposite. At your lowest you are at your most vulnerable to the ghosts of past choices.
An incredible song, extraordinarily bold and brave. Of course it's about abortion - and a slap in the face to those who ever think it is an easy choice.
@vaguely I've been trying to decide whether it's adoption or abortion for years now. I think most of the lyrics suggest adoption because it suggests that the child is with someone else ("you should be with me instead"). However, talking about "am I better off this way" (instead of " are YOU better off this way") together with the reference to her "choice" certainly suggests abortion. I'd rather it was adoption, so I've decided not to reach a conclusion ...
@vaguely I've been trying to decide whether it's adoption or abortion for years now. I think most of the lyrics suggest adoption because it suggests that the child is with someone else ("you should be with me instead"). However, talking about "am I better off this way" (instead of " are YOU better off this way") together with the reference to her "choice" certainly suggests abortion. I'd rather it was adoption, so I've decided not to reach a conclusion ...