The person in question in this song could be his very young son. If the line went oh Johnny - why can't you see, he is in despair by trait he sees, or think he's seeing in his growing (infant) baby. The way he sings the verse would just add to the effect.
The person in question in this song could be his very young son. If the line went oh Johnny - why can't you see, he is in despair by trait he sees, or think he's seeing in his growing (infant) baby. The way he sings the verse would just add to the effect.