Every thread of creation is held in position by still other strands of things living. In an earthly tapestry hung from the skyline of smoldering cities so gray and so vulgar, as not to be satisfied with their own negativity, but needing to touch all the living as well.
Don McLeanThey don't keep their promises in the promised land, its getting mighty hard to find an honest man.
Don McLeanI mean, I've been given a terrific life by the audiences who stuck with me all over the world.
Don McLeanAs you can imagine, over the years I have been asked many times to discuss and explain my song "American Pie." I have never discussed the lyrics, but have admitted to the Holly reference in the opening stanzas. You will find many interpretations of my lyrics but none of them by me. You will find many โinterpretationsโ of my lyrics but none of them by me. Isnโt this fun? Sorry to leave you all on your own like this but long ago I realized that songwriters should make their statements and move on, maintaining a dignified silence.
Don McLean