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6. Songs can gave more meanings than what the original lyricist has in mind

Reply to intrepidity (Reply #3)

Wed Jun 18, 2025, 12:20 AM

Jun 2025

And your interpretation certainly works.

Paul McCartney wrote Martha my dear about his dog, so why not.

That said, Paul Simon has said it was about his wife.

Popular lyricists often make their lyrics broad enough to appeal to multiple interpretations, it helps either popularity and also makes a song more interesting.

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I've never really thought about who the song might be about intrepidity Jun 2025 #1

Could you say more about that please? LuckyCharms Jun 2025 #2

Sure intrepidity Jun 2025 #3

I'm struggling tonight, and this song soothes my soul. I just read the lyrics... LuckyCharms Jun 2025 #4

You do that. intrepidity Jun 2025 #5

Songs can gave more meanings than what the original lyricist has in mind unblock Jun 2025 #6

True Story - which one is better malaise Jun 2025 #7