Song questions

[Troubadour]

I'm inclined to agree with Dreamer's interpretation. I take it that he's lamenting the fact that there's not the passion there that there once was. Perhaps he is blaming her to a degree, but I agree with Dreamer's assessment of the lyrics she quoted. I think he appears sad about it, rather than particularly accusatory.

I remember an interview with Don - I believe it was from the Long Run era - where the interviewer asked him about this song and commented about the sexual aspect. Don kind of denied it and said something like "Crying isn't sexual". The interviewer then quoted the "sigh when it feels real good" bit and Don replied "Oh yeah. That part's about sex." He also mentioned a girl he was with who wouldn't do it with the light on. I think FP's 'frigid' comment is valid here!

But, overall, I just take it as mourning a lack of passion and feeling, rather than "loosen up, baby!" I think he does have genuine feelings for her. He remarks about the fact that she may have been through some bad relationships in the past, and also that he sometimes finds it difficult to fully give himself to the relationship. ("Sometimes I believe in love, sometimes I doubt it.") That's the way I've always thought about it anyway. Although I can see the other side of the coin.

[sodascouts]

I can see what you guys are saying. Certainly there is room for interpretation. I love that the interviewer called Don on his claim that the song wasn't about sex, though. lol