Re: Jimson Weed

Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 02:06:37 GMT
Newsgroups: alt.drugs.psychedelics
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rfgdxm/Robert F. Golaszewski wrote:
> Frederick Burroughs wrote:
>> "rfgdxm/Robert F. Golaszewski" wrote:
>
>>> Not likely, as John clearly stated that the lyrics weren't about
>>> LSD use. That lyric makes perfect sense as a kid's fantasy
>>> reference. The same way a girl in the sky with diamonds makes sense
>>> to kids.
>>
>> Speaking personally, LSD has always put me in a childlike state of
>> awe and wonderment. The references in "Lucy" are easily related to
>> LSD. To be honest, I have seen instances of almost every image in the
>> song. I understand John had very practical reasons to deny the
>> connection. But, I think, having been there, there's no denying the
>> true inspiration for the song.
>
> And those reasons for lying in 1980 about this would be?
the same reason he started, if ever he did, his child... why would he
want to take away the fame given to his child?