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Joe M · 09-21-2002, 11:14 PM

Hi Kin,

This song was done around the same time he broke up with his first wife. I think we can assume from the lyrics that this is what it pertains to. Sometimes I think we listeners apply deeper meanings than the artist intended. It's an incredible song regardless.
But I think it's simply a song about a marriage breaking up done in such a way as to reveal the complexities of human relationships.

09-21-2002, 11:14 PM	#4
Joe M Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portland, ME USA Posts: 18	Hi Kin, This song was done around the same time he broke up with his first wife. I think we can assume from the lyrics that this is what it pertains to. Sometimes I think we listeners apply deeper meanings than the artist intended. It's an incredible song regardless. But I think it's simply a song about a marriage breaking up done in such a way as to reveal the complexities of human relationships.