tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6324785595114192552.post4035731680390819669..comments2023-09-27T14:42:39.279-04:00Comments on Oliver di Place: For a Song: The WayDariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256856556935958361noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6324785595114192552.post-36852463089289625252009-10-02T19:48:08.542-04:002009-10-02T19:48:08.542-04:00From the Wikipedia site on the band: "Scalzo ...From the Wikipedia site on the band: "Scalzo was inspired to write the song in 1997, after reading a news article about an elderly couple who had disappeared in Texas. The couple was on their way to a family reunion when they disappeared. Scalzo imagined that they began reminiscing and decided to take off on their own romantic trip; however, the true story wasn't so romantic. The elderly woman had actually had Alzheimers, and the man was recovering from brain surgery. The real-life couple had veered off the road in their RV and were found dead at the bottom of a canyon."Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6324785595114192552.post-66770184069314834542009-09-16T12:14:07.142-04:002009-09-16T12:14:07.142-04:00Sure, the word 'slacking' can easily throw...Sure, the word 'slacking' can easily throw off other meanings that may (or not) have been intended or accidental, but the overall thrust of the song is quite bittersweet ... I'll just assume that the 'slacking' word was included solely for purposes of rhyming and not to indicate a particular demographic, 'cuz that's the most logical interpretation when reading the lyrics in context.<br /><br />As much as writing good rock lyrics is an art, so is interpreting the lyrics and the work - you have one of the most perceptive sites around when it comes to being able to cut thru the clutter and get to the meat of what's being offered ... thanks for continuing the great insight and musical offerings ... it's hard to find discretion and sensitivity these days, and I appreciate you hanging in there to provide it ...The Magic Ducknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6324785595114192552.post-13191393896991868672009-09-16T12:10:15.386-04:002009-09-16T12:10:15.386-04:00Again, it doesn't have to mean they were old.....Again, it doesn't have to mean they were old... some people have problems and if you really got into it you could come up with a million scenarios. The kids waking up could have been other friends they were squatting with... the roomates... whatever...<br /><br />The point is that they decided they were not wanting any more of this world and they were ready to leave... they did and now they're in a place where they're happy.<br /><br />~ Justin Lake Whedonjwhedonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01822977881764134514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6324785595114192552.post-78403433811131537602009-09-16T07:09:47.505-04:002009-09-16T07:09:47.505-04:00I mean, if the interpretation you just gave of eld...I mean, if the interpretation you just gave of elderly people as the main characters is correct, then they should have avoided the word "slacking" -- sorry, it's early.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6324785595114192552.post-65128774445088069132009-09-16T07:08:39.381-04:002009-09-16T07:08:39.381-04:00Oh, this is the best interpretation of this I'...Oh, this is the best interpretation of this I've read yet. I remember when this song came out and I found it incomprehensible. Like your wife, I was bothered by the idea of parents abandoning children. I think if that is indeed Fastball's intended meaning, they should have stayed away from using the word "slacking," especially so early in the song.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com