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Louise · 07-29-2008, 10:33 AM

I believe Gordon has been uncomfortable with the song "For Loving Me" because of its chauvinistic tone. He has implied (I think) that the song is "tongue-in-cheek" and I've always understood it that way. He's created a persona, not speaking directly as himself, but giving us a character who boasts ("That's what you get for loving me") but is, ironically, alone in the end.

If someone misses the irony, I suppose they could be offended by the song .... but I think the voice is obviously a character.

Louise

07-29-2008, 10:33 AM	#6
Louise Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moncton, New Brunswick Posts: 23	Re: Character Persona I believe Gordon has been uncomfortable with the song "For Loving Me" because of its chauvinistic tone. He has implied (I think) that the song is "tongue-in-cheek" and I've always understood it that way. He's created a persona, not speaking directly as himself, but giving us a character who boasts ("That's what you get for loving me") but is, ironically, alone in the end. If someone misses the irony, I suppose they could be offended by the song .... but I think the voice is obviously a character. Louise