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Title: Xmas Curtain...what's it about?
Post by: beband on Dec 08, 2005, 09:43 PM
So Since tis the season, and I was listening to At Dawn today...anyone know what this song is about?  Can you point me in a direction to start researching it?  My initial thoughts...it's somehow about a prostitute.  But what does "Criminals who never break the law" have to do with that?  Love the song, and I'm just looking for some insight.  Thanks.
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Title: Re: Xmas Curtain...what's it about?
Post by: Jellyfish on Dec 09, 2005, 11:43 AM
Good question,was wondering the same thing yesterday while listening(and singing lol).I love the lyrics to this song...not really sure of what it means but that's the case with a lot of my fav lyrics.
Title: Re: Xmas Curtain...what's it about?
Post by: JacketGal on Dec 09, 2005, 12:04 PM
There was a huge discussion about this a while ago but it seems the thread has disappeared....:(

I do recall that some people felt it was about the have and have nots during Christmas, the XMAS curtain being the thing that divides people. The line "like me and J who'd pay, but can't afford the finer things in life so we heist them all....we're criminals that never break the law"

But to tell ya the truth as many times as I've heard it, I still find different meanings here and there.
Title: Re: Xmas Curtain...what's it about?
Post by: CC on Dec 09, 2005, 12:20 PM
QuoteThere was a huge discussion about this a while ago but it seems the thread has disappeared....:(

this thread? ;)
http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-local/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=themusic;action=display;num=1105037842
Title: Re: Xmas Curtain...what's it about?
Post by: JacketGal on Dec 09, 2005, 01:02 PM
Thanks Riny, that be the one!! :)
Title: Re: Xmas Curtain...what's it about?
Post by: realdeal on Dec 09, 2005, 05:13 PM
please utilize the search engine before starting topics that have been posted over and over and over.
Title: Re: Xmas Curtain...what's it about?
Post by: SMc55 on Dec 10, 2005, 07:05 AM
Quoteplease utilize the search engine before starting topics that have been posted over and over and over.

Hey grumpy!
We don't mind discussing things again. There are always new points of view. Someone can always point the original thread out anyway.
Maybe you need some Christmas cheer  ;)
Title: Re: Xmas Curtain...what's it about?
Post by: Jellyfish on Dec 10, 2005, 08:15 AM
Quoteplease utilize the search engine before starting topics that have been posted over and over and over.

Do we have a new moderator? ;D
Title: Re: Xmas Curtain...what's it about?
Post by: ben grimm on Dec 10, 2005, 08:40 AM
Quoteplease utilize the search engine before starting topics that have been posted over and over and over.

Aw and I was just about to fire up the old "Ryan Adams Genius or Monkey Smegma?" debate, guess I should hold off.  ;)
Title: Re: Xmas Curtain...what's it about?
Post by: doEVILslittle on Dec 10, 2005, 04:50 PM
i think the womb is that special place inside all of us and the christmas girl is the christmas spirit that makes you feel all warm and cozy like fallin in lvoe with a girl and that whole dividing line thing works as well....and the bad kids who are on santa's naughty list are the criminals who never break the law and they have to pay (not necessarily in money) to get a part of that christmas spirit

some amazing fucking imagery in those lyrics jimmy boy..hope you feel better for the holidays
Title: Re: Xmas Curtain...what's it about?
Post by: Clarkwork on Dec 12, 2005, 09:19 AM
Quoteplease utilize the search engine before starting topics that have been posted over and over and over.


I'll be sure to do a complete search before I start a new topic.  

By the way, how did MMJ get their name?
Title: Re: Xmas Curtain...what's it about?
Post by: doEVILslittle on Dec 13, 2005, 11:32 AM
Quote


I'll be sure to do a complete search before I start a new topic.  

By the way, how did MMJ get their name?

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