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Old 02-14-2023, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveMacD View Post
For years, I thought it was about when she had an abortion, but I now wonder if it was about Robin giving birth to Matthew (she died two days later…”As I slipped away”)? Or, is it maybe one song about both?
That helps make more sense of the lyrics (not that I'd say that to Bob Dylan), and yes many of her songs seem to switch stories mid-sentence.

I just imagined for the first time how good this song would be with Christine on harmonies.
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