I agree the song relates to the life of Jesus. Exxon and radiation speak
to me of the use of power and ultimate destruction. The use of blue and
rose speak to me freedom which the powerful can use as a disguise to
make the multitudes believe that everything is okay. When I think of
gas...you want to see a blue flame because it means the gas is pure.
And rose is sensual, romantic, and beautiful.
We are all slaves to the corporate concept because we get caught up in
wanting what they have to offer. I mean...the power elite are always
invisible and unreachable. Who are these people? They are very
effective at getting the multitudes to run interference for them
creating even more of a hierarchy and a schism between the haves and
have nots. They let those groups right among themselves.
The Savior abounds but to what resolve? People are apathetic...and look
for jewels in small places grateful for the slivers of life they garner.
That is my 5 cents worth... :)
Peace.......Sharon
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>
> <<I have a question for you Bob...and anyone else...what do you think Passion Play
>is about?>>
>
> Since I'm running out of time, I'll give you the 'nickel' answer instead of the $5
>one...
>
> All of the song relates to the life of Jesus Christ and his humanity & compassion to
>those who were oppressed...the confusion settles in around her use of "Exxon Blue &
>radiation Rose"...given that, I think Joni is trying to say that true compassion or
>spirit can grant freedom to those 'slaves' who are oppressed.
>
> More later, maybe...it's one of my favorite songs to discuss.
>
> Bob
>
> NP: Sugarloaf, "Spaceship Earth"
