Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel (genesis, pagan)

[FatMan]

OK - I've had this question since College - so obviously It's not the most critical thing in my life to figure out (Seeing that 15 years have elapsed), but what do the lyrics to "Solsbury Hill" mean?

Does it have a religious connotation or is it just something Gabriel put together while stoned??

Comments?

[dbakerman76]

My understanding has always been that the lyrics refer to his leaving Genesis.

Here's what the all knowing Wikipedia has to say.

This song gets me everytime I hear it.

[FatMan]

So I guess the tie-in to Genesis makes it religious

Wikipedia is a wonderful invention - I guess I should've tried there and not banged my head against the wall for at least the past 5 years!

[Mike182]

i personally would say that it has a subtle pagan implication, but i am wary of interpriting song lyrics, as only the author knows the intent behind them.

[FatMan]

Originally Posted by Mike182

i personally would say that it has a subtle pagan implication, but i am wary of interpriting song lyrics, as only the author knows the intent behind them.

I think I should have spent more time enjoying the song instead of dwelling on the meaning. I have to admit if I hear it during the day (like I did earlier), I'm humming it the rest of the night.

[Willamena]

There are some useful comments here.
http://rec.horus.at/music/gabriel/Songs/solsbury-hill/

[Willamena]

Originally Posted by Mike182

i personally would say that it has a subtle pagan implication, but i am wary of interpriting song lyrics, as only the author knows the intent behind them.

The author's intent should be irrelevant to your interpretation --it is, after all, yours.

[FatMan]

Originally Posted by Willamena

There are some useful comments here.
http://rec.horus.at/music/gabriel/Songs/solsbury-hill/

good link.

I wonder if he regrets not sticking around to make "Land of Confusion"