I love the abstract imagery in this song. The nonsensical stream of consciousness conjures up sadness and yearning for me, and the guitar work is excellent. It's the feeling of being the only one driving on a two-lane road, just a couple hours before sunrise.
Also, the whispering voices is a nice effect. It's kinda like the hush of 3am, when people are still up, whispering promises to each other.
I had forgotten how much I liked Cracker's Big Dipper. I have no idea why it popped into my head tonight, I don't think I've listened to it since before GWB took office. I love the imagery and the feelings of longing the song conjures. It's weird, it's sort of lazy, romantic and yet intense at the same time. The Big Dipper (the actual name is the Giant Dipper) is a roller coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. He mentions being able to see Monterey, and possibly San Jose, from the top of the roller coaster. This definitely fits into my informal "Songs About California" series. I love this line:
And, hey, June, why'd you have to come Why'd you have to come around so soon? I wasn't ready for all this nature The terrible green, green grass And violent blooms of flowered dresses And afternoons that make me sleepy
It reminds of a summer with no plans; when the world was wide open and you could point yourself in any direction and it would be the right way to go.
I love the abstract imagery in this song. The nonsensical stream of consciousness conjures up sadness and yearning for me, and the guitar work is excellent. It's the feeling of being the only one driving on a two-lane road, just a couple hours before sunrise.
