meaning of lyrics "Make Way for the Lady"

[Carlos]

Being a big fan of Lightfoot's music and lyrics, I recently started to play and to try and understand the song "Make Way for the Lady".

Can anyone help me with the meaning of the lyrics???

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Carlos

[DMD3]

"Theres a couple of ways of looking at the song. It's either a man talking to his son, who's starting to date, and saying "Get ready," or else it's about trying to find a lady who will ease your suffering and make you secure. And as you go through life you find out none of this stuff works."

[Carlos]

quote:Originally posted by DMD3:
"Theres a couple of ways of looking at the song. It's either a man talking to his son, who's starting to date, and saying "Get ready," or else it's about trying to find a lady who will ease your suffering and make you secure. And as you go through life you find out none of this stuff works."

[Carlos]

Thanks, I appreciate your answer.... quote:Originally posted by DMD3:
"Theres a couple of ways of looking at the song. It's either a man talking to his son, who's starting to date, and saying "Get ready," or else it's about trying to find a lady who will ease your suffering and make you secure. And as you go through life you find out none of this stuff works."

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Watchman are you out there? Any ideas?