I sense that the man described in the song is almost a religious or spiritual figure. She refers to him as a "holy man." Like Buddha he comes from a wealthy family and he gives it up for a spiritual quest. He realizes that behavior like getting a tan, as his mother does, is not the point of human existence, and he is searching for more. He wants to deeply understand others, so he stays up all night watching the woman. He wants to see her without her defenses, as she truly is.
I've just recently become aware of the many religious and spiritual aspects to Joni's songs.
I sense that the man described in the song is almost a religious or spiritual figure. She refers to him as a "holy man." Like Buddha he comes from a wealthy family and he gives it up for a spiritual quest. He realizes that behavior like getting a tan, as his mother does, is not the point of human existence, and he is searching for more. He wants to deeply understand others, so he stays up all night watching the woman. He wants to see her without her defenses, as she truly is.
I've just recently become aware of the many religious and spiritual aspects to Joni's songs.