sleight of hand

TAC
TAC NW Posts: 52
in Words and Music...Communication
One of PJ's most underrated songs. I usually don't try to decode what a song is about. For me, I take what I hear and make it my own. I really don't want anyone telling me how I should feel when I hear a song.

When I hear sleight of hand, I envision someone who is alone and stuck in a job that tears at his soul. Finally one day (end of song), he decides to leave everything behind and drives off down a long road to explore the beauties of the world.

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  • pearlnin
    pearlnin Posts: 69
    Very Underrated!
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    One of my favorites, might actually be in my top 10.
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  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,970
    ''Til he had more time,... more time...
    Time to dream,... to himself... he waves goodbye,
    To himself... I'll see you on the other side...''
    that words always bring strong emotions for me..a beautiful song
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    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    Ehh, this song doesn't do much for me. It doesn't seem to go anywhere.
  • crisr25
    crisr25 Rotterdam Posts: 27
    Love the Benaroya Hall version.
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  • Moonlighting
    Moonlighting England Posts: 136
    "Lost on a road he knew by heart" ... just excellent!
    Absolute Equality.No more.No less - AHFA
  • Force Of Nature
    Force Of Nature York, England Posts: 1,135
    Lucky enough to have heard this in Manchester 09. Great song, very atmospheric. the solo, as short as it is, sounds great. love the crunching guitars coming in the chorus and of course, some great lyrics
  • helplessdancer
    helplessdancer Posts: 5,293
    i have no idea why but this is one of the songs that still gives me goosebumps/chickenskin
    it's still so wonderful and from one of my fave pj records eva
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    One of the best. Lyrically and musically.
  • PJSEMPRE
    PJSEMPRE Posts: 687
    Great song, amazing lyrics.
    Let's say knowledge is a tree, yeah.
    It's growing up just like me.
  • marilor
    marilor St Etienne, France Posts: 618
    This song reminds me lots of souvenirs (good or bad, i don't know but can't stay indifferent). When i hear it, I'm full of emotions ....and need to stay alone for a while.
    So underrated!
    "We were but stones, ...Your light made us stars"
  • Emm
    Emm Posts: 196
    Every time I hear this song, it makes me think of my hubby ..... he doesn't like his job much, but as the "man of the house" he gets up early every day, puts on his uniform (and his work face) and gets on with things ... He does it because he loves me and our daughter, but this song always makes me sad ... makes me feel guilty ....
    Breath, breathe, engulfing .... Consuming, so beautiful ... Life ...

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