Lyric discussion by Abe E. Boomer 

There is almost a rap narrative in the original extended play version (seldom heard on the radio) which mentions politics, the Vietnam War draft, and JFK's assassination. It really brings the meaning of the song together. However, as it makes this otherwise "soft-rock" song edgier and definitely politicized, it is usually not heard on the radio. That narrative is not included in the lyrics contained on this site.

@Abe E. Boomer wanted to add this correction: The narrative is NOT in this song, but can be heard in Track 10 of the same album in,"We Do What We Can". When heard together, the meaning of this song comes out more.

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