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The Wolf That Lives In Lindsey
Joni Mitchell
words and music by Joni Mitchell
Of the darkness in men's minds
What can you say
That wasn't marked by history
Or the T.V. news today
He gets away with murder
The blizzards come and go
The stab and glare and buckshot
Of the heavy heavy snow
It comes and goes
It comes and goes
His grandpa loved an empire
His sister loved a thief
And lindsey loved the ways of darkness
Beyond belief
Girls in chilly blouses
The blizzards come and go
The stab and glare and buckshot
Of the heavy heavy snow
It comes and goes
It comes and goes
The cops don't seem to care
For derelicts or ladies of the night
They're weeds for yanking out of sight
If you're smart or rich or lucky
Maybe you'll beat the laws of man
But the inner laws of spirit
And the outer laws of nature
No man can
No--no man can
There lives a wolf in Lindsey
That raids and runs
Through the hills of Hollywood
And the downtown slums
He gets away with murder
The blizzards come and go
The stab and glare and buckshot
Of the heavy heavy snow
It comes and goes
It comes and goes
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About this Song
The song 'The Wolf That Lives in Lindsey' by Joni Mitchell delves into complex themes of inner conflict, human nature, and existential struggles. It speaks to the metaphorical 'wolf' within, reflecting raw and untamed aspects of the human psyche. The lyrics use vivid imagery and metaphor to explore the duality of civilization versus our primal instincts. Key themes include the struggle between domestication and our wild nature, societal constraints, and self-awareness. Particularly poignant moments in the song are where Mitchell juxtaposes serene and chaotic imagery, capturing the essence of her internal battles.
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