Comments on Albatross

[Jyqm]

Originally Posted by bretonbanquet

I'd say Peter got the title from the bird itself, no reason to read any more into it than that.

I've no idea what Peter's exact inspiration for the song, but there's every reason to believe there's more to it than just the bird itself. The albatross is a major literary symbol. It's almost impossible to think of without thinking of Baudelaire or, especially, Coleridge.

At any rate, it might be a good question to throw John's way. Or perhaps Jeremy knows, if he's still reading through all our drivel.