Annabel Lee - Page 7

michelle2677 · #91 06-03-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

In Stevie-Land, I'm sure it's about a doll. Poe was totally writing about a dudette though.

Although, I was thinking, I think some of the song refers to the friendship between Stevie and Robin. I need to listen to it a few more times to get the lyrics that infer this stuff, but, to me, it's definitely in there.

I've always thought AL was about robin. The whole "she was a child and I was a child". Then again, "you fell in love when I was only ten" leaves room for speculation as well. By far my favorite track on the record. Great job to stevie, Allan, mick and all others involved

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

yeah i dont care for the change when she starts talking about laying down her pride...

It probably won't change how you feel about the song but it's "bride" instead of "pride". Now you should LOVE it

chiliD · #92 06-03-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Morgana

Did I read that right about Stevie saying she had a sister? O

She often refers to Lori as her "sister", leaving off the "in-law" part.

MrStevie · #93 06-03-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by michelle2677

I've always thought AL was about robin. The whole "she was a child and I was a child".

It probably won't change how you feel about the song but it's "bride" instead of "pride". Now you should LOVE it

I think Stevie is Annabel Lee.

We had this poem in my high school. We learned it's about a young love lasting even through death. It's about boy/girl young love, so I think the song is too. We learned that the boy loves his young bride so much that when he loses her to death he can't let her go so he gets in the grave with her. That's the part about lying down by her side...my life my life and my bride.

CADreaming · #94 06-03-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MrStevie

I think Stevie is Annabel Lee.

We had this poem in my high school. We learned it's about a young love lasting even through death. It's about boy/girl young love, so I think the song is too. We learned that the boy loves his young bride so much that when he loses her to death he can't let her go so he gets in the grave with her. That's the part about lying down by her side...my life my life and my bride.

I agree. The poem (and song) are pretty straightforward.

MrStevie · #95 06-03-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CADreaming

I agree. The poem (and song) are pretty straightforward.

Your banner...oh Mama...I think that says it all.

CADreaming · #96 06-03-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MrStevie

Your banner...oh Mama...I think that says it all.

Well, since you mentioned it - let me hoist the sails a little:

Mama said,

"This is the guy that I met and fell in love with when I was 17, and I hope it stays that way."

"When I was 17, it was a very good year. I met Lindsey and I read some of the poetry of Edgar Allen Poe. Annabel Lee was my favorite."

So, I think she probably relates the poem to that time in her life as it connects with the beginning of her relationship with Lindsey. And, I'm sure she found it to be uber romantic as a teenager in love.

michelle2677 · #97 06-04-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MrStevie

I think Stevie is Annabel Lee.

We had this poem in my high school. We learned it's about a young love lasting even through death. It's about boy/girl young love, so I think the song is too. We learned that the boy loves his young bride so much that when he loses her to death he can't let her go so he gets in the grave with her. That's the part about lying down by her side...my life my life and my bride.

Oh, I get the concept of the song

it's not that hard to figure out. I just wonder who it's about, to stevie or if she had no one in mind and thought it was sparkly and pretty.

Fwiw, I have anxiety about this song. I love it so, so very much and play it constantly. I know one day i'll get tired of it and that makes me sad. Oh well, makes room for other songs, right?

Richard B · #98 06-04-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by michelle2677

Fwiw, I have anxiety about this song. I love it so, so very much and play it constantly. I know one day i'll get tired of it and that makes me sad. Oh well, makes room for other songs, right?

I could have wrote that!

What she did with the poem to song is so sweet.

UndoingTheLaces · #99 06-05-2011, 09:04 PM

There is a really ominous tone to the ending of the demo. I always thought it appropriate given the fact that in the story he's laying down beside the body of his dead bride. It's the way the guitar plays those beautiful chord progression but then holds the last note. It's actually a little creepy if you listen. They didn't do it in the final song, that actually gets uplifting at the end. But it's so beautiful I can't really fault them for it. But I do love that spooky ending to the demo.

desertangel · #**100** 06-06-2011, 12:19 AM

Having never done much research on Poe (such a bad Stevie fan

) - I am not at all surprised she recorded this. It suits her perfectly! I absolutely love the melody and chorus. It's the first song I fell in love with on the album and will probably always love it. I'm thinking about recording a duet. Anyone else do that kinda stuff... or am I the only one?

Would someone please point me to the early demo of this song?