Ivory Keys' article on the Tusk Sessions

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Originally Posted by PenguinHead

When Stevie describes the "meanings" of her songs, she elaborates on themes and backstories that don't actually reveal themselves. But in her head it all makes sense. The articulation is often oblique; that is her "poet in my heart" impressionistic nature. It's a unique quirk that makes Stevie "Stevie."

Personally, I think questions about what her songs are about are useless. There usually isn't a direct narrative; she isn't that kind of writer. The meanings are malleable; most are about what she wants them to be at any given time, and how we individually interpret them.

The inspiration for her songs may be informed by a person, place or thing, but it's the emotion, feeling and imagery that carry them.

I agree completely. I've always laughed at how Stevie tells the story of what Dreams is about - and then proceeds to tell the circumstances of where it came to be written - which isn't what it's about!