Bob, that was an awesome analysis of "electricity". I loved it! Joni is definitely the metaphor queen!
I read an article in the jmdl library a while ago regarding this song. I don't remember the name of the article, but the critic was reviewing "For the Roses". And I think he mentioned that the song "electricity" was about a car. He did, however, rip on Joni for using masking tape rather than electrical tape. This song reminds me alot of Rickie Lee Jones' "Last Chance Texaco". Although, I think in "electricity" the point of view is from the car itself. And the car is making observations, while watching Joni and her "help" struggle with the repairs. The car is probably reminiscing about the good old days when it did run and when "they once loved together and floodlight that time". I've always thought that the "minus" in this song was the minus on the thermometer dipping to those very cold temperatures. I've always loved this song, too. It is one of my favorites. Mia _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
