![]() The woman is frankly searching for True love in others and herself. I am surprised that a "man of faith" is not included in one verse cause that would have sum-up the "system". Freedom was in that period was an ultimate break-off from all 9-5 job, wealth acquisitions, societal behaviors, love of country traditions and conventions. The "love concept" of the 70's play a crucial role in how Joni wrote the lyrics through the eyes of her youth. Saint Tropez from ShanghaiThere is a palpable tension between love and freedom in the cactus tree.Each time she met someone else and loved again.įabulous song, terrific lyrics which can take on a different meaning to each listener, not once but many times over the years. Even if a fear of a lifelong commitment made her run, because she was so full of passion and love. Rather one who was living, loved over and over again, completely. No, don't believe Joni was writing about a sad and lonely person. Usually saying 'there's lots of fish in the sea' (hate that expression) and 'what's the rush, there is lots of time'. She is friends with most of them to this day.įor those who've had children in their late teens to early twenties, as parents we usually are concerned when they meet someone and want to settle. If you read or listen to any of the men Mitchell dated (a few referred to in this song), all still smile when ask and/or are talking about her, they still smile, Love and respect her. Each one helps us develop, grow and mature. In many ways there is a lot to admire here, a terrific life filled with passion, getting to meet and understand new different types of people and personalities. Many young folks don't want to settle that young, life is starting and it's a big wide world to discover. To them I say, Joni was only in her early 20's when writing this, even if it sounds like a it takes place over a lifetime. Some may debate a loneliness moving from one relationship to another and not settling down. Only after watching and reading so many interviews, concluded Joni truly Loved them all, fully and completely. Hence the the line "She will Love them when she sees them, they will lose her if they follow". Twas fear JM had that settling and marrying would end her career. Joni always had the sense her Grandmother had longed for more even though she never complained about her life. This was written when Mitchell's career was taking off and skyrocketing, she said multiple times how her Grandmother had ambitions, got married and settled. The line "she fears that one will ask for eternity", implies marriage. Believe the woman in the song Loved each and every man in to the depth of her soul. ![]() cough, Joni) was unhappy at all as some say. David Lew from Canada Not sure if the "Woman" (cough.She still wanted to see them but she didn't want to see one of them only and be tied down. Nonetheless, I think it made her feel they were hurt. But yeah, it must have hurt to have so many wanting a committment from her kinda selfish on their part in my humble opinion. ![]() She doesn't want to hurt them but hey, would you settle down if you looked like Joni, had her intelligence and talent and was just getting started? I know I wouldn't. She thinks she might love them all but she doesn't want to settle down.
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