I’ve been stuck on the 1968 Elton John song “Skyline Pigeon.” It’s music Captured me. The lyrics are beautiful but its story makes the same error you warn against. Mistakes we make in honest pursuit of meaning. Still I love the words and forgive their naïveté. I’ll listen to some of your songs. Thanks
“Skyline Pigeon” hits that same summer note we’ve been circling—freedom, escape, flight. He wants to be set free, to fly to distant lands, to leave everything behind. But even poetic wings can’t carry the weight of a restless heart. Real freedom isn’t found in getting away—it’s found in being grounded in Christ.
I’ve been stuck on the 1968 Elton John song “Skyline Pigeon.” It’s music Captured me. The lyrics are beautiful but its story makes the same error you warn against. Mistakes we make in honest pursuit of meaning. Still I love the words and forgive their naïveté. I’ll listen to some of your songs. Thanks
“Skyline Pigeon” hits that same summer note we’ve been circling—freedom, escape, flight. He wants to be set free, to fly to distant lands, to leave everything behind. But even poetic wings can’t carry the weight of a restless heart. Real freedom isn’t found in getting away—it’s found in being grounded in Christ.
Check out anything by the Avett Brothers.
Add “Sunroof” by Nicky Youre!! Great post, Bo!
The Avett Brothers music is good for every season. You picked my favorite song 🎵