Story Behind The Song
The Joni Mitchell song referred to is "The Last Time I Saw Richard", a song I love.
Song Description
A person debates the merits of a potential relationship and relationships in general on the way to a meeting with someone, with a figure skating vs hockey metaphor.
| Song Length |
3:05 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Gracious |
Subject |
Searching for Love, Frustration |
| Similar Artists |
Amos Lee, Jason Mraz |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The roads were dry all the way from the city
But the heater wasn't working the way it should
Part of me wanted to turn around
Part of me thought the cold felt good
These old black skates are all I have
I know you like to do those fancy figures
Oh, you could really hurt me now
We'll go down on the moon silver river
I know you hate that Joni Mitchell song
I don't want to be a victim of the marketplace
You say you care for me and that's okay
But you run rings around my heart right in front of my face