Lyric discussion by mamie1890 

Cover art for Magnolia lyrics by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Being a fervent Tom Petty fan, I thought the simplicity of this song was poignant...as many of Petty's songs do, it captures a moment in time that sticks out in the writer's mind...though time has passed the feelings and essence of the brief and sensual encounter are gifted to the listener in this piece