There's something calmly magnificent about this track (and much of this record to be honest). The distant and muddy guitars, Hamilton's heartbroken crooning, the lyrics... It all comes together for me on this song.
I think it describes a too good to be true situation where everything seemed perfect for a time but then the main character realizes that it is not what he should do after all. I don't think it only works for a failed or platonic relationship, the song could be about any major life decision. And escapism of course with "baby, dreamin' is all a man can do".
It's a painfully honest and beautiful song that I'll keep coming back to for a long-long time.
There's something calmly magnificent about this track (and much of this record to be honest). The distant and muddy guitars, Hamilton's heartbroken crooning, the lyrics... It all comes together for me on this song.
I think it describes a too good to be true situation where everything seemed perfect for a time but then the main character realizes that it is not what he should do after all. I don't think it only works for a failed or platonic relationship, the song could be about any major life decision. And escapism of course with "baby, dreamin' is all a man can do".
It's a painfully honest and beautiful song that I'll keep coming back to for a long-long time.