Wow. Hello, Ray. Many, many heartfelt thanks for all that you've shared with us. And thanks so much for talking with us! (I'm weirdly anxious, as this is my first Reddit contribution.)
MY QUESTION: As an enormous fan of great singer-songwriters -- and a mega-super-colossal Ray LaMontagne fan -- I'm, as many others are, always trying to decipher the meaning of a song. In the last few years, I've come to accept that it's okay if I never understand what was in the songwriter's head and heart when the song was written; what matters (to me) is what the song has come to mean to me. As the songwriter (as opposed to the song listener), is it important to you that listeners understand the "meanings" of your songs? Do you feel misunderstood or not truly "seen" if listeners don't understand or if they misinterpret your music and lyrics?
Can't wait to see you play live (for the thousandth time) on Thursday night.
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Wow. Hello, Ray. Many, many heartfelt thanks for all that you've shared with us. And thanks so much for talking with us! (I'm weirdly anxious, as this is my first Reddit contribution.)
MY QUESTION: As an enormous fan of great singer-songwriters -- and a mega-super-colossal Ray LaMontagne fan -- I'm, as many others are, always trying to decipher the meaning of a song. In the last few years, I've come to accept that it's okay if I never understand what was in the songwriter's head and heart when the song was written; what matters (to me) is what the song has come to mean to me. As the songwriter (as opposed to the song listener), is it important to you that listeners understand the "meanings" of your songs? Do you feel misunderstood or not truly "seen" if listeners don't understand or if they misinterpret your music and lyrics?
Can't wait to see you play live (for the thousandth time) on Thursday night.
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