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Carlos · 09-12-2003, 08:42 AM

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."

09-12-2003, 08:42 AM	#4
Carlos Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mexico City Posts: 10	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."