The Most Philosophical Song You Ever Heard

Charles Aznavour’s Yesterday When I Was Young covered by Roy Clark amongst many others.

"I ran so fast that time and youth at last ran out
I never stopped to think what life was all about
And every conversation I can now recall
Concerned itself with me, me and nothing else at all"

When it comes to philosophical surely Jacques Brel should always get a mention.

The one that immediately comes to mind is the love it/loathe it UK smash hit Seasons in the Sun as recorded by Terry Jacks.

Oh hang on, what about Leonard Cohen’s Chelsea Hotel?

I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel You were famous, your heart was a legend
You told me again, you preferred handsome men
But for me you would make an exception And clenching your fist for the ones like us
Who are oppressed by the figures of beauty
You fixed yourself, you said "Well nevermind
We are ugly but we have the music"


Or Lou Reed’s Pale Blue Eyes?

Skip a life completely.
Stuff it in a cup.
She said, Money is like us in time,
It lies, but can’t stand up.
Down for you is up."

There’s booze in the blender, and soon it will render, that frozen concoction that helps me hang on, is looking better and better.    

It does make me wonder though about the philosophical ramifications. If we could choose, would we all go to Margaritaville? Would life be sweeter in Pina Coladatown?

Prelude to the Afternoon of a Sexually Aroused Gas MaskOr is it Covid Mask?

It's A Little Like Love. Joe Ely. This sums the whole thing up. This guy is an American treasure. 

+1 for 16 Tons, Like A Rolling Stone and These Days

That's part of the beauty of the art, the interpertation is in the eyes of the beholder - and no interpertation is wrong

Margaritaville is a great example, MC hears philosophy, waltersalas hears an addict coming to terms and I hear someone putting the events of their summer vaction into song

I saw an interview with Keith RIchards and they asked him what song xyz123 was about (I cannot recall the specific song) and Keith asked him what does the song mean to you.  The guy responded well it means blah blah blah and Keith said then that's what the song is about.  Keith said it's much more meaningful when you can personalize it and what it means to each individual than me telling everyone what was on my mind when I wrote it - (something to that effect)

Here's of few of my favorite lines and verses that speak to my heart and make me think

Maybe tomorrow the good Lord take it away - Dream On by Aerosmith

Lesson number one bettter learn while you're young
Life just goes on and on getting harder and harder - Indian Girl by the Rolling Stones

Oh yea life goes on long after the thrill of living is gone - Jack and Diane by John Mellencamp

Poor man loves a rich man, envies his luxeries 
Rich man loves a poor man, envies his simplicity - Dance Part II by The Rolling Stones

And, finally you have found someone perfect
And, finally you have found
Yourself - Hard To Concentrate by the RHCP

Chilhood living is easy to do - Wild Horses by the Rolling Stones

Happy listening and enjoy the journey