Erica, Mmmmmm. Yes. Agreed. I too think this is a wonderful line. As you say it works on at least two levels. First, it's extremely visual, cinematic. I picture some pensive chick singer bravely mounting a tiny stage in a coffeehouse, preparing a cathartic session in front of an audience.
Then, the words also work as a metaphor for collecting your doubts and figuring out what the heck comes next. For me, Joni' words often have an ablity to be descriptive and metaphorical at the same time. npimh: "Who knows how long I've loved you? Do you know I love you still? Will I live a lonely lifetime? If you want me to, I will." Sir Paul McCartney Erica said: >>>One of my favorite FTR songs is Blonde in the Bleachers...for obvious reasons:) I was wondering what everyone else thought of the line, "She tapes her regrets to the microphone stand....", I am sure it probably has some very literal meaning, but I always imagine Joni playing to a list of her regrets as sorrowful inspiration. >>>> All the best, Lama
