jon:
Hey! Let's play a game! You tell us your favourite song, and then your interpretation on it. It can be however deep or shallow of an interpretation you want.
Fun topic, Jon!
I don't have a fave; I enjoy all kinds of music. But this one is fun.
'Cecilia' by Paul Simon
Keys to the interpretation: two features. (1) The events, taken literally, are unlikely. A new lover enters the second floor of the narrator's own house and goes to work--in the few seconds it takes the narrator to step into the bathroom? (2) The name of the patron saint of musicians is Cecilia. She provides inspiration, like a muse.
Interpretation: The song is not about a real lover, but songwriter's block. First the ideas flow; the lady is generous. Then they don't; the tart is off inspiring someone else. Then the ideas flow again. Archaic but festive-sounding instruments kick in at the word 'jubilation.' Origin of that word: 'Jubal,' the name of the original musician described in Genesis.
quote:
'Cecilia'
- Paul Simon
Cecilia, you’re breaking my heart.
You’re shaking my confidence daily.
Oh Cecilia, I’m down on my knees.
I’m begging you please to come home.
Cecilia, you’re breaking my heart...
I’m begging you please to come home.
Making love in the afternoon with Cecilia
Up in my bedroom.
I got up to wash my face;
When I come back to bed
Someone’s taken my place.
Cecilia, you’re breaking my heart...
I’m begging you please to come home.
Jubilation!
She loves me again.
I fall on the floor and I’m laughing.
Jubilation!
She loves me again.
I fall on the floor and I’m laughing.
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Edited by Archer Opterix, : Typo repair.
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Archer
All species are transitional.