Lyrics to laura nyros songs

First, comments on the other interpretations. I wouldn't jump to concluding it is about dealing with bisexuality or lesbianism, but that possibility is there in that the song is about disappointed with an intimate relationship with a young man.

Lyrics to laura nyros songs

The other is the idea that her mother is a mine-worker, actually working underground in a coal mine, seems to be a bit too literal.

Still, a skillful great song with deliberate lyrics that allows the listener to form several meanings

First the questions: What or where is the Stoney End?

What does she say happened? Why doesn't she want to see the morning? Why does she want to be held like a baby by her mother- 'Mama cradle me again?'

As for context: songwriters don't have to write directly about their own experiences but we do know that Laura Nyro wrote Stoney End before she turned 18.

We can look at the story as being told from a young woman's, age 15-17, perspective.

That said- Here is my interpretation. It is a story o