Okay, basicially my boyfriend and I have disagreed on what 'If You Could Read My Mind' is about. Could you tell me what you think so maybe we can settle this?

Okay, basicially my boyfriend and I have disagreed on what 'If You Could Read My Mind' is about. Could you tell me what you think so maybe we can settle this?

In SONGBOOK, Lightfoot explains - "It's about the failure of a marriage. No matter how much it stung, you had to keep on writing tunes. It's about peace through acceptance. It's one song he's played in every concert. It's stood the test of time and I never get tired doing it."

In SONGBOOK, Lightfoot explains - "It's about the failure of a marriage. No matter how much it stung, you had to keep on writing tunes. It's about peace through acceptance. It's one song he's played in every concert. It's stood the test of time and I never get tired doing it."

It's about god awful heartbreak.
Kimberly

i remember a cops episode where thye police yelled at somebody for shooting 45's 1 of them was Rod Stewart's Maggie May and the Policeman said i would of shot it too. it should of been Gordon Light's IYCRMM. just 1 of those songs i'd like to forget about.

i remember a cops episode where thye police yelled at somebody for shooting 45's 1 of them was Rod Stewart's Maggie May and the Policeman said i would of shot it too. it should of been Gordon Light's IYCRMM. just 1 of those songs i'd like to forget about.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Erika:
Okay, basicially my boyfriend and I have disagreed on what 'If You Could Read My Mind' is about. Could you tell me what you think so maybe we can settle this? [/QUOTE

I think Auburn Annie's response should suffice.
Perhaps you would like to share what the argumentative viewpoints were.

RMD

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Erika:
Okay, basicially my boyfriend and I have disagreed on what 'If You Could Read My Mind' is about. Could you tell me what you think so maybe we can settle this? [/QUOTE

I think Auburn Annie's response should suffice.
Perhaps you would like to share what the argumentative viewpoints were.

RMD

So.. are you saying that YOU think they should have shot Gord's LP?? (better not!)

[quote]Originally posted by <Reminder>:

Quote:

Originally posted by Erika: Okay, basicially my boyfriend and I have disagreed on what 'If You Could Read My Mind' is about. Could you tell me what you think so maybe we can settle this? [/QUOTE I think Auburn Annie's response should suffice. Perhaps you would like to share what the argumentative viewpoints were. RMD

Just out of curiosity, RMD, how old are you?

Thanks for asking...yesterday, I looked 83, but felt 73. The day before I felt 33, but looked 23.

From "The List"

"in-between
if you know what I mean"

RMD

Thanks for asking...yesterday, I looked 83, but felt 73. The day before I felt 33, but looked 23.

From "The List"

"in-between
if you know what I mean"

RMD

So.. are you saying that YOU think they should have shot Gord's LP?? (better not!) [/QUOTE]nah just that single release.

So.. are you saying that YOU think they should have shot Gord's LP?? (better not!) [/QUOTE]nah just that single release.

Perhaps you would like to share what the argumentative viewpoints were.

RMD [/QB][/QUOTE]

well, it's kind of hard to explain. I thought that the realtionship had yet to end - it was in it's last stages where new feelings were being exposed and the song was about how the other person would take it - i don't love you anymore is a hard thing to say.
my boyfriend thinks it's about an old relationship - everything is out in the open and it's over between them.

Perhaps you would like to share what the argumentative viewpoints were.

RMD [/QB][/QUOTE]

well, it's kind of hard to explain. I thought that the realtionship had yet to end - it was in it's last stages where new feelings were being exposed and the song was about how the other person would take it - i don't love you anymore is a hard thing to say.
my boyfriend thinks it's about an old relationship - everything is out in the open and it's over between them.

Single release of which song? If you're complaining about IYCRMM, you've picked the wrong forum, boy-o.

well, it's kind of hard to explain. I thought that the realtionship had yet to end - it was in it's last stages where new feelings were being exposed and the song was about how the other person would take it - i don't love you anymore is a hard thing to say.
my boyfriend thinks it's about an old relationship - everything is out in the open and it's over between them. [/QB][/QUOTE]

Boy, that's a tough call. In SONGBOOK, Lighfoot uses the past tense to explain it, which sides with your boyfriend. What isn't clear is if the song was written during the demise of the relationship, or afterwards. My first impression of the song agrees with yours. I think this is what makes it a classic : it seats a lot of bodies.

RMD

well, it's kind of hard to explain. I thought that the realtionship had yet to end - it was in it's last stages where new feelings were being exposed and the song was about how the other person would take it - i don't love you anymore is a hard thing to say.
my boyfriend thinks it's about an old relationship - everything is out in the open and it's over between them. [/QB][/QUOTE]

Boy, that's a tough call. In SONGBOOK, Lighfoot uses the past tense to explain it, which sides with your boyfriend. What isn't clear is if the song was written during the demise of the relationship, or afterwards. My first impression of the song agrees with yours. I think this is what makes it a classic : it seats a lot of bodies.

RMD