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Does anybody here really know what time it is? (n/t) | by ppyo | 2008-07-29 11:27:59 |
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Yup, it is 25 or 6 to 4 (n/t) | by Hieraco | 2008-07-29 11:39:25 |
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What *does* that mean, anyway? | by swisscheese | 2008-07-29 12:17:32 |
| Straight dope: "The song is about writing a song." |
by Hieraco |
2008-07-29 14:14:55 |
[Band Member Robert] Lamm says it's simpler than that. "The song is about writing a song. It's not mystical," he says. Take a look at some of the lyrics:
Waiting for the break of day--He's been up all night and now it's getting close to sunrise.
Searching for something to say--Trying to think of song lyrics.
Flashing lights against the sky--Perhaps stars or the traditional flashing neon hotel sign.
Giving up I close my eyes--He's exhausted and his eyes hurt from being open too long, so he closes them.
Staring blindly into space--This expression can be seen often on the faces of writers and reporters. Trust me.
Getting up to splash my face--Something you do when you're trying to stay awake, though a good cup of Starbuck's does wonders for Cecil and me.
Wanting just to stay awake, wondering how much I can take--How far can he push himself to get the song done?
Should I try to do some more?--This is the line that makes many think it's a drug song. But it is just as easily construed as a frustrated writer wondering if he should try to do some more lyrics/songwriting.
As for the curious title, Lamm says, "It's just a reference to the time of day"--as in "waiting for the break of day" at 25 or (2)6 minutes to 4 a.m. (3:35 or 3:34 a.m.)
I think we can take Lamm's word for the whole thing. Because, when it's that early in the morning, does anybody really know what time it is? |
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Robert Lamm is full of it and he knows it. | by joecrouse | 2008-07-29 21:20:13 |
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