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Post by shimmery on Jul 5, 2007 0:16:42 GMT 10
One of the things I enjoy about 22 Steps is all the various interpretations  |
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Post by Leithal Dame on Jul 5, 2007 0:17:24 GMT 10
To be random... maybe the line 'I will never try again' is part of what he thinks she will say, and not his response? It does make a lot more sense that way - being with someone who would deny your wish for an orange raincoat would kinda poison you against relationships in general. But either way of looking at it is interesting. Maybe someone can ask Damien how he interpreted it? Good point Kami! I took a bit of time trying to see something else but you've come up with something that is a real candidate. I'm going to listen to it again right now! |
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Post by Leithal Dame on Jul 5, 2007 0:21:56 GMT 10
Kami! I now think you are absolutely on target with this! I love it that you've pointed this out! Yay!!! The interpretations we've all discussed has made this song so much better for me now. It was always a better rendition that the original in my view.
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Post by Leithal Dame on Jul 5, 2007 0:22:27 GMT 10
Do you ever think you were 'blind' and now you can 'see'?!! LOL
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Post by Mi chiamano Kami on Jul 5, 2007 0:39:47 GMT 10
I think it's really interesting how virtually all of us seem to have interpreted that line the other way first. I've thought about it for weeks and weeks and not been able to make much sense out of the line... just shows sometimes all you need is to be half asleep.  Not to discredit any other ways of interpreting it - I personally really like the mental picture of someone not being strong enough to pursue the person they love after being rejected... adds a whole lot more story to the song! Ah. I do love a piece of music that promotes discussion. ;D |
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Post by Trilly on Jul 5, 2007 0:42:33 GMT 10
Ha...all these interpretations are interesting. "I would never try again" says to me that, if she rejected him "get out, don't step in" the pain of rejection would be too much to bear enduring it again, after biding his time in the first place. A goal too hard to reach. |
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Post by Trilly on Jul 5, 2007 0:43:31 GMT 10
I think it's really interesting how virtually all of us seem to have interpreted that line the other way first. I've thought about it for weeks and weeks and not been able to make much sense out of the line... just shows sometimes all you need is to be half asleep. Not to discredit any other ways of interpreting it - I personally really like the mental picture of someone not being strong enough to pursue the person they love after being rejected... adds a whole lot more story to the song! Ah. I do love a piece of music that promotes discussion. ;D SNAP kami  ..oops...talk about being half asleep!!  |
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Post by Leithal Dame on Jul 5, 2007 0:47:12 GMT 10
Oh yes. I think all responses to rejection are legitimate Kami. They are what they are and we'll all find different ones appealing or not so. I know I was too focused on what I now realise was a very limited idea of the lyrics. I LOVE how this is all unfolding for us. Maybe D could have taught us a thing or two about really LISTENING. LOL |
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Post by shimmery on Jul 5, 2007 2:04:22 GMT 10
Ha...all these interpretations are interesting. "I would never try again" says to me that, if she rejected him "get out, don't step in" the pain of rejection would be too much to bear enduring it again, after biding his time in the first place. A goal too hard to reach. That's how I hear it too, Trilly It's interesting now to listen to it again with the other interpratations as possibilities  |
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Post by Smiley on Jul 5, 2007 9:08:46 GMT 10
Ha...all these interpretations are interesting. "I would never try again" says to me that, if she rejected him "get out, don't step in" the pain of rejection would be too much to bear enduring it again, after biding his time in the first place. A goal too hard to reach. This line is one of my favourite parts of the song. It's so poignant- and I agree with your interpretation Trilly but will have to go and listen again from the other point of view. It just seems to me that this line sums up what the whole song is about- that he is so frightened of rejection that he is waiting until the "right" moment to approach her. (it makes me think of the bloke from "Love Actually" who was in love with his best friends girlfriend and secretly videoed just her at the wedding) |
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Post by gj on Jul 5, 2007 16:56:45 GMT 10
Looking for podcast ....Was this the same interview recorded with Hamish & Andy on the 22nd or a different interview ....  ? What Show was it on??? |
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Post by dededom on Jul 5, 2007 19:14:11 GMT 10
The Show is called "Australian First" and is on FoxFM. Not with Hamish and Andy. Might be a podcast.
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Post by gj on Jul 6, 2007 20:02:06 GMT 10
I have the station media co-ordinator trying to track a copy of this down for us...........hopefully will get soon.........
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Post by morgaine on Jul 6, 2007 20:34:06 GMT 10
Go super-sleuth GJ!!  |
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Post by murfinator on Jul 9, 2007 17:55:45 GMT 10
I heard this by accident! I didn't even know it was gonna be on but i was listening to the radio ;D
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aka @just_Leithal on Twitter 
? What Show was it on???
