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July 19, 2023

Meaning of “Reelin’ in the Years” by Steely Dan

It has been ascertained that the singer of “Reelin’ in the Years” is addressing a romantic interest or more specifically his ex. This is especially discernible via the lyrical nature of the third verse and...

Steely Dan

December 17, 2022

“Josie” by Steely Dan

The Steely Dan gang was quite young, i.e. in their late twenties, when this song (“Josie”) came out. And they use the occasion to celebrate the subject, that being the titular Josie. It has been suggested, by one notable...

Jim Croce

August 17, 2022

“Time In A Bottle” by Jim Croce

The lyrics of “Time In A Bottle” are very poetic and open-ended really. It is said that Croce wrote them upon discovering his wife, whom he had already been with for five years, was for...

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Meaning of “Reelin’ in the Years” by Steely Dan

“Josie” by Steely Dan

“Time In A Bottle” by Jim Croce

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