I appreciate the interpretations I’ve read here of this enigmatic song, they’ve given me a lot to think about as I sing it. It’s been a favorite of mine since it was first released, partly because it leaves so much to subjective interpretation. I don’t fully understand it, yet I feel it deeply. That’s good lyric poetry. While I see everyone crediting Steve Winwood, and he is indeed credited as the song’s co-writer as is often done in musical collaborations, I am disappointed not to see a single reference to Jim Capaldi, who actually wrote the lyrics. Jim was a remarkable songwriter and deserves credit for this and other Traffic songs. I suggest going deeper and learning more about this creative man. Thanks and kind thoughts to you all.
I appreciate the interpretations I’ve read here of this enigmatic song, they’ve given me a lot to think about as I sing it. It’s been a favorite of mine since it was first released, partly because it leaves so much to subjective interpretation. I don’t fully understand it, yet I feel it deeply. That’s good lyric poetry. While I see everyone crediting Steve Winwood, and he is indeed credited as the song’s co-writer as is often done in musical collaborations, I am disappointed not to see a single reference to Jim Capaldi, who actually wrote the lyrics. Jim was a remarkable songwriter and deserves credit for this and other Traffic songs. I suggest going deeper and learning more about this creative man. Thanks and kind thoughts to you all.
[Edit: Typo]