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Originally Posted by SteveMacD
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?
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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.