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charlene · 05-05-2010, 02:13 PM

Gord's daughter Ingrid offered this: I interpret the "long forgotten Soldier" as lonley, forgotten "Man", who has lost his way...due to his addiction. The "forest" is a beautiful place initially, "where the wild flowers did bloom" but the man takes the wrong path in his life and the forest becomes a dark, sinister place. Again, my own interpretation...
Melody

not sure what 5 songs they are-I'll have to check the set lists..

05-05-2010, 02:13 PM	#46
charlene Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 16,001	Re: Mr. Lightfoot called AGAIN ! CHat with CHar - 2nd edition! Gord's daughter Ingrid offered this: I interpret the "long forgotten Soldier" as lonley, forgotten "Man", who has lost his way...due to his addiction. The "forest" is a beautiful place initially, "where the wild flowers did bloom" but the man takes the wrong path in his life and the forest becomes a dark, sinister place. Again, my own interpretation... Melody not sure what 5 songs they are-I'll have to check the set lists..