The "Truth" Behind the Song

[SapphireSister]

So, as we all know Stevie writes all her songs based on real-life situations she's experienced and/or people/places/things/ideas that have inspired her. She's been pretty straight forward about why she writes, her journals, etc. On the other hand she has been very inconsistent over the years explaining who and what certain songs are about, telling a hundred different versions, or saying she simply doesn't remember. Obviously this is totally hypothetical but if Stevie were to tell you the "truth" behind a song, what song would it be and why?

[Artemis]

Sable On Blond. It's one of my absolute favourite Stevie songs, and yet, there's so little speculation out there about it. I'd love to know who inspired it, who/what it's actually really about, and so on, simply because I have a feeling it would be a really interesting story

[SapphireSister]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Sable On Blond. It's one of my absolute favourite Stevie songs, and yet, there's so little speculation out there about it. I'd love to know who inspired it, who/what it's actually really about, and so on, simply because I have a feeling it would be a really interesting story

You read my mind as usual darling .

[greendaze5]

In a 1983 interview, Stevie said that 'Sable on Blond' was about moving into her new house.

She said that she had to learn to depend on her own self (being 'blond on blond', as opposed to 'sable on blond'), and not call upon the magic sword 'Excalibur' for help.

So obvious!

Originally Posted by Artemis

Sable On Blond. It's one of my absolute favourite Stevie songs, and yet, there's so little speculation out there about it. I'd love to know who inspired it, who/what it's actually really about, and so on, simply because I have a feeling it would be a really interesting story

[SapphireSister]

Originally Posted by greendaze5

In a 1983 interview, Stevie said that 'Sable on Blond' was about moving into her new house.

She said that she had to learn to depend on her own self (being 'blond on blond', as opposed to 'sable on blond'), and not call upon the magic sword 'Excalibur' for help.

So obvious!

Obviously there is waaaay more to it than just that...

[LilyRose]

I've always wanted to know about Sable on Blond as well.

It also seems in recent years she's been more honest about the fact that although a song may start from a place of truth, she does in fact embellish. I mean I thought 'Italian Summer' was about some great love affair she had in Italy until she flat out said it wasn't. LOL!

I still want to know about the new songs, especially "For What It's Worth".

[mezzoforte]

Great question!
It would be incredible to finally have definite answers about Destiny Rules, Sara or the Tower, of course. But the song I'd most love to have her sit me down and explain every word of is Wide Sargasso Sea.

I know she's spoken about it some and we've all speculated that it's about her time with Rupert Hines, but I would love to know more. I first read the book 7 years ago, and can't think of another that's so impacted me, so I was blown away that Stevie connected to it too. I'd love to know not only who it's about, but how the story spoke to her, how she connected to the main character and certain themes. It's also probably the sexiest song in her catalogue, and I'd love to hear about her choice to be more graphic (Not that "kiss" and "make love" are terribly graphic, but this is Stevie...).

[LilyRose]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

I know she's spoken about it some and we've all speculated that it's about her time with Rupert Hines, but I would love to know more. I first read the book 7 years ago, and can't think of another that's so impacted me, so I was blown away that Stevie connected to it too. I'd love to know not only who it's about, but how the story spoke to her, how she connected to the main character and certain themes. It's also probably the sexiest song in her catalogue, and I'd love to hear about her choice to be more graphic (Not that "kiss" and "make love" are terribly graphic, but this is Stevie...).

Yes! The first verse of this song immediately made me think of someone from my past. It's an incredibly sensual song, lyrically and musically.

[darklinensuit]

Trouble in Shangri-la (She says each verse is about a different person)
Watchdevil (Who's the watch chain??)
Sister Honey (Do I need to explain? )

- Jake

[LilyRose]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

Sister Honey (Do I need to explain? )

- Jake

Yes, please. I have no idea what you could be referring to.

[Amlyn]

So far i'm agreeing with everyone's choices.

I want to hear from her what/who Everybody Finds Out is about. I can speculate like the best of us, but I want the truth!

[LilyRose]

Originally Posted by Amlyn

So far i'm agreeing with everyone's choices.

I want to hear from her what/who Everybody Finds Out is about. I can speculate like the best of us, but I want the truth!

She has said a couple times that EFO is about Lindsey. The Dance, maybe? So many great songs came out of The Dance tour. LOL!

[SapphireSister]

I don't even know why because I don't like this song one bit but this just popped into my head for some reason: I Miss You.

I would love to know the truth.

[chiliD]

Jeez, just wait for the booklet of Timespace II, she'll spill the beans then.

[SapphireSister]

Originally Posted by chiliD

Jeez, just wait for the booklet of Timespace II, she'll spill the beans then.

But she's a liar!! .