I’m totally with Andy on this one. Yeah, they could enjoy that one night. But the overarching feeling throughout the song is one of great loneliness, even emptiness. They are two ships passing in the night who can give a little comfort to each another for a brief while. DAMN. So sad
The word I associate with so many of Bob Seger's music is "wistful". It means regretful longing. "Against the Wind". "Like a Rock" "Beautiful Loser", "Night Moves" or "Fire Lake". So many of Seger's songs make me reflect on what was, and sadly, isn't anymore.
Andy asked Alex to repeat what he said. That is a really great thing. So many people don't listen to other people, they just wait until it's their turn to talk. Andy is not only listening, but listening so intently that he wants to hear what Alex said again. Impressive.
I know it's late I know you're weary And I know your plans don't include me Still, here we are, both of us lonely Longing for shelter from all that we see Why should we worry? No one will care girl Look at the stars now, so far away We've got tonight Who needs tomorrow? We've got tonight, babe Why don't you stay? To me, it's clear that this is a one-time thing between 2 people struggling.
@@clementsfamily7002 - except it totally ignores the “let’s take a chance, let’s find a way”…that is totally about the hope/possibility that it could be more…no way to know unless they take a chance…maybe it goes nowhere…but it certainly is going nowhere if they don’t take the chance.
It just occurred to me that the idea of “shelter” from the storms of life is a recurring theme in music. Off the top of my head, I thought of “Gimme Shelter” by The Stones, and “Shelter from the Storm” by Bob Dylan
@@ChicagoDB I took that to mean let’s take a chance. Let’s find a way to try to find even temporary pleasure or happiness. Let’s just do something now. Even if there’s no promise of anything more afterwards.
@@Sparks_Alive that is the general take that most do get from the song. But there is really nothing uncommon, especially in that period of songs being about “hooking up”…and Bob was going much deeper…and he produced a masterpiece… He wasn’t trying to write a beautiful poetic song about a casual hookup or even just “2 ships passing in the night”. His song was essentially about lonely people taking a chance…because that is the only way to find more. I’ll try to find one of the interviews in which he discusses the song. Bob is such an incredible artist…his songs all tend to have deeper meanings…even the “fun” ones 🙂
Yep, I see the show in my head every time I hear this song. They're forever linked together for me, same with several other songs used in the show (God Only Knows, Happy Together, You Are Everything etc).
Andy's 100% correct on the interpretation. He says right up front...I know your plans don't include me. Next verse, "I've been so lonely, All of my hopes fading away, I've longed for love like everyone else does, I know I'll keep searching after today..." He's just looking not to be lonely for one lousy night. I think we can all relate.
When life is lonely, and sex is solace. You’re both right, it comes from a sad place, but to build a beautiful memory together, it’s special. And redeeming. And comforting. And human.
I initially saw this post and my first thought was 'wtf is a 71yo posting and then immediately realized that at 68yrs old myself had no right to think like that lol. Happy Birthday, brother. Hope you have a great day and life!
You're right Andy. 💧 Sad but beautiful. This is one of those great Love songs from Rock 'n Roll. - Love Bob Seger 🧡🍂 [No Alex, it's not about enlightenment making you feel better. Having that one night is a sliver of something and some people will have to go that route but for those not going that way, it's sad. But let each person choose.) I think of plenty of broken people who have to live that way - can't feel much of anything but want it so badly, like everyone else does. But they, for whatever reason, only have that night (as they come along).
Definitely with Andy on this one. Always made me feel like your filling that void with something, but then it's over. Good for the moment, but then you're right back where you were.
I like when you guys break down the musical aspects of these songs but LOVE when you deep dive into the lyrics and what they mean and what they mean to YOU. Music is such a personal thing.
Goosebumps, to me this is a soul crossing of 2 people. Make the best of right now, don't think about anything else. And that night will be a memory only they will have. They gave each other comfort, peace and hope. I also think about a musician on the road all the time, it gets lonely and they meet so many beautiful people along the way. People that won't be in their life except for one night.
Bob Seger is A GOAT because simply put ..He can write Perfect songs. This song and Night moves are the pinnacle of song writing and performing..... simply outstanding!!
Seger's Main Street is one of my favorite songs. Another one that really builds to an emotional crescendo, both sad and uplifting, like this one, but even better!
Bob Seger wrote some of the most poignant, insightful lyrics in the entire catalog of rock and roll. His ability to capture the human condition is unsurpassed. Combine the lyricism with a wonderful and unique voice and melodic composition is just brilliant. Roll Me Away is another great song among a huge catalog of great songs.
I'm with Alex on this one. I've always interpreted this as we've got this moment, let's live it to the fullest. Tomorrow will take care of itself. Great discussion on perspective and great reaction.
There was a duet cover of this by Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton that actually charted higher than the original. It's interesting to hear it as a duet, because you have two people sharing the same sentiment. It makes the Seger version sound even lonelier.
Hey Andy. This is the Andrew you met at the grocery store. Looks like you guys have reacted to BTO in the past, but I don't see that you have listened to the song 'Blue Collar'. A six minute guitar lover's wet dream. Even if you don't react to it, do yourself the favor if you haven't already heard it. You won't be disappointed. Cheers!
Count me on Team Andy, as well. "Why don't you stay..." There is so much desperation here! There has not yet been the "moment" that Alex identified - and no reason to assume it would ever happen. The protagonist is lonely, empty, adrift and regardless what follows, that's where he's going to be even during "that night." Andy, nailed it.
Bittersweet memory with this song. Went out with a sweet girl for a few weeks in HS until she and her family moved to Las Vegas. Loved to make her laugh in class. Was on cloud 9 when she kissed me after our 1st date (school musical). Later hung out all night and this song played on the radio. Next morning she drove off with her parents. Love Seger and his rockers like Sunspot Baby. Favorite song is Mainstreet, but that's another story...
This song was inspired by a scene The Sting, where Robert Redford's character, new in town and all alone, invites the seemingly lonely waitress over for the evening. Amazing song that captures that feeling of seeking just a simple temporary cure for loneliness.
I can see both your points. So you know this song closed every night in about every single bar for about 10 years of my life. So many times I have seen people not even talking to each other the whole night then a guy asking a girl to dance for this last song of the night and then them leaving together. One song did it. I saw that sooooo many times.
I think it's a story of meeting a great girl and you hit it off, but she is flying away in the morning. The next day, you feel bummed out but are grateful for just meeting her and spending that short time together. A cherished memory, you'll relive the rest if your life.
Any great work of art will have that interpretive valence. Bob is a master of his craft. He retired back in 2019, but he has given us a great treasury from which to mine.
Stephen Sills (Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young) said, "If you can't be with the one you love, honey.. love the one you're with!" - My wife hates that line lol... Dr. Max - Patreon
When I read the tagline to this video I thought "the most we've disagreed!" meant one of you loved the song and the other hated it and I was going to be heartbroken to see which of you hated one of my favorites songs ever. Was going to change my opinion of one of you for good, LOL. Glad that was not the disagreement! 😌
At the time this song came out I related to it because it could have been my story. I was living on the road with no time for a long lasting relationship but it was nice to have an occasional shelter from the storm.
It's a deceptively complex song . the two lonely people, during, what was meant to be just a one night stand, recognise that they have more connection than they first realised . And all the possibilities that might imply.. Absolute magic song
Great discussion of an epic song. I've taken the song the way Andy describes here. Although when sung as a duet, the cover by Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton, Alex's take is very applicable.
The one thing no one (with sense) can dispute is that this is a gorgeous song. :) I loved reading through the comments. This song has a deep memory attached to it (Especially in the "over 40" club) no matter who you are.
Loved both sides! You guys are amazing, to hear both of your prospects on the same song is incredible. Bob doesn't miss, ever! I agree w/ both sides! I'm being so bilateral on this! Grrrr I've heard & grew up listening this song 🎵 I always thought is was a love song w/ no repercussions. 🎵 Never thinking about what happens tomorrow. Alright, I could go on & on. Thanks for both of your reactions! Love, peace & happiness, always! 🫶🏼✌🏼👏🏼
In the early 80's this was just the way it was for a lot of people. I prefer to call it a time of Free Love. Like it or not, both had to agree with the situation. Wish I could relive those days again.
I'd LOVE to hear you guys have this EXACT same discussion after hearing it in context of the album, particularly the closing trio of: WE've Got Tonight -> Brave Strangers -> The Famous Final Scene
I love Bob Seger's early music, "Travelin' Man/Beautiful Loser" is one of my favorites, I've requested it several times but I don't think anyone has reacted to it and it was one of his most popular songs.
Theres a live video of this song on RUclips.......just Bob and the piano and he nails it. Hearing this song at 18 years old is one experience and at 60 it's a whole other world you could never have imagined.
I have always seen this as a sad song. This song is loneliness crying out. Think of the line: " I know I'll keep searching even after today." That says it all. This encounter is not going to bring either of them what they are looking for and have been looking for all of their lives. They are looking for true love and he says he KNOWS her plans don't include him. They are trying to forget their loneliness for one night. Definitely a sad song.
Bob Seger is one of the best ballad writers/singers ever. I have never tired of listening to him for 50+ years. Feel like his is totally underrated and under appreciated.
I think it's a very sad song and a sad commentary that we try to fill the holes with temporary patches. The song is bittersweet but the true longing is painful.
That's the beauty of this song, it cuts both ways. It brings out different feelings in each person, and those feelings are fluid throughout the song. One of the best songs Bob Seger has ever performed.
My take on the story is that they used to have a relationship that didn't last... She's bringing him a box of his stuff to his new place, it's a beautiful night, she sits down for one drink... He's not over her, and proposes that they take advantage of the moment. They end up commiserating about their failed relationship by sharing a little warmth, for old time's sake. Probably happens all the time...🤷♂ Been there, done that... My ex-wife and I went on 2 vacations with our daughter, Once when she was 6, shortly after the separation, and then again when she was 13. It 'worked' the first time, but it did _not_ work the second time. ;-]
I've always taken it the same way. Trying to rekindle the relationship or a moment, for one night. Two lonely people wanting to experience intimacy that is familiar and once very loving, but failed or they just grew apart. One night to relive an intimate moment, when times were good, forgetting everything else that wasn't good. Maybe creating a spark again, but if not, at least feel the love again if only briefly.
It's a time in life you are searching for something/someone and you encounter it knowing this isn't IT but it is worth exploring. Afterwards, maybe later in life when you have attained what IT is, you can look back on this explored encounter and get a feeling of fondness and melancholy and be happy this happened!
I’m totally with Andy on this one. Yeah, they could enjoy that one night. But the overarching feeling throughout the song is one of great loneliness, even emptiness. They are two ships passing in the night who can give a little comfort to each another for a brief while. DAMN. So sad
Yep, Andy is 100% right on this one...
I don't expect we'll love each other forever, but I know we'll make each other think so for tonight.
I would have called it bleak rather than sad, almost quiet desperation. But, yeah.
I’m on team Andy here too. Beautifully sad song
DITTO and always felt very sad
The word y'all are looking for is "bittersweet." It can be both. The mark of great lyrics is the conversation that follows.
You got it in one.
The word I associate with so many of Bob Seger's music is "wistful". It means regretful longing.
"Against the Wind". "Like a Rock" "Beautiful Loser", "Night Moves" or "Fire Lake". So many of Seger's songs make me reflect on what was, and sadly, isn't anymore.
@@tonyjanney1654 yup. Think Main Street.
Well stated 👍🤘
Just came here to comment the same!
The fact you're having such a passionate discussion about this song is a testament to its greatness.
Agreed. It’s also a testament to the greatness of this channel.
Roll me Away guys. Such an uplifting song. My fav.
my favorite
That was his opening song in his last tour, always loved it
I second that
YES....!!!
Absolutely one of his best.
"All right, this next one is a couples-only skate."
😂👍
If you know, you know.
Both roller and ice.
Yes it is, and I have couples skated to this back in the day…
Good call. I think that anytime I hear Jeffrey Osborne singing “On The Wings Of Love”.
Andy asked Alex to repeat what he said. That is a really great thing. So many people don't listen to other people, they just wait until it's their turn to talk. Andy is not only listening, but listening so intently that he wants to hear what Alex said again. Impressive.
You must be very easily impressed
I know it's late
I know you're weary
And I know your plans don't include me
Still, here we are, both of us lonely
Longing for shelter from all that we see
Why should we worry? No one will care girl
Look at the stars now, so far away
We've got tonight
Who needs tomorrow?
We've got tonight, babe
Why don't you stay?
To me, it's clear that this is a one-time thing between 2 people struggling.
@@clementsfamily7002 - except it totally ignores the “let’s take a chance, let’s find a way”…that is totally about the hope/possibility that it could be more…no way to know unless they take a chance…maybe it goes nowhere…but it certainly is going nowhere if they don’t take the chance.
It just occurred to me that the idea of “shelter” from the storms of life is a recurring theme in music. Off the top of my head, I thought of “Gimme Shelter” by The Stones, and “Shelter from the Storm” by Bob Dylan
@@ChicagoDB I took that to mean let’s take a chance. Let’s find a way to try to find even temporary pleasure or happiness. Let’s just do something now. Even if there’s no promise of anything more afterwards.
@@Sparks_Alive that is the general take that most do get from the song. But there is really nothing uncommon, especially in that period of songs being about “hooking up”…and Bob was going much deeper…and he produced a masterpiece…
He wasn’t trying to write a beautiful poetic song about a casual hookup or even just “2 ships passing in the night”.
His song was essentially about lonely people taking a chance…because that is the only way to find more.
I’ll try to find one of the interviews in which he discusses the song. Bob is such an incredible artist…his songs all tend to have deeper meanings…even the “fun” ones 🙂
Yeah and his line "i know your plans don't include me" is pretty sad. Like he wishes her plans included him. Pretty sure anyway.
Andy to me understands the overall feeling of this song…which to me is melancholy . Andy is a deep emotional thinker.
Kevin and Winnie Cooper!! 😭😭😭 This song was masterfully used in The Wonder Years and I'll forever associate it with the show.
I was the same age as Kevin & Winnie when that show took place. It was so true to life which is why it's so good. 😊✌️🌻🌻
Exactly
Yep, I see the show in my head every time I hear this song. They're forever linked together for me, same with several other songs used in the show (God Only Knows, Happy Together, You Are Everything etc).
Love that show
Thank you
ALL Seger is amazing.😊
Andy is 100% correct!!!! Consider the line "I know your plans don't include me"
Yep, that line alone makes me side with Andy on this one.........
One night stands are way too dangerous. I’m with Andy on this
when i hear a bob segar song i always say that's my favorite. and then i hear another song and so goes the story
'Fire Down Below' .. one of Seger's best bangers .. you guys really need to listen to that one, IMO
Oh my God, I forgot about that one!!!! I haven't heard that song in a few decades!!! Great suggestion ❤
Absolute must.
Roll Me Away
Back in the day you put on Bob and the ladies were helpless and would melt into your arms like butter
Not me.
Me neither
Guilty as charged
Give me a break.
Andy's 100% correct on the interpretation. He says right up front...I know your plans don't include me. Next verse, "I've been so lonely, All of my hopes fading away, I've longed for love like everyone else does, I know I'll keep searching after today..." He's just looking not to be lonely for one lousy night. I think we can all relate.
The fact that the song took you to a deep place says it all about Bob Seger and this great song.
When life is lonely, and sex is solace. You’re both right, it comes from a sad place, but to build a beautiful memory together, it’s special. And redeeming. And comforting. And human.
It’s a mistake and sad
71st birthday today October 2. Thanks for the gift!
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday man!!
Welcome to the 71 club- 1953 was a great year
I initially saw this post and my first thought was 'wtf is a 71yo posting and then immediately realized that at 68yrs old myself had no right to think like that lol.
Happy Birthday, brother. Hope you have a great day and life!
Happy birthday, enjoy your day 🫶🏻🎂
Some other Bob Seger songs you need to hear:
* Feel Like a Number
* Katmandu
* Like A Rock
* Rock and Roll Never Forgets
* Roll Me Away
I'd add "Sunspot Baby" "Horizontal Bop" "Fire Lake"
@@JohnKendall-ps7gn they did "fire lake"
Katmandu LIVE!
"Like a Rock" gets better the older you get.
"Her Strut"
Hollywood nights!!!
I agree with Andy's interpretation. It's bittersweet.
Bob Seger was a great songwriter/lyricist/performer. He did it all from the heart, and connected in a way that only the greats can.
You're right Andy. 💧
Sad but beautiful. This is one of those great Love songs from Rock 'n Roll. - Love Bob
Seger 🧡🍂
[No Alex, it's not about enlightenment making you feel better. Having that one night is a sliver of something and some people will have to go that route but for those not going that way, it's sad. But let each person choose.) I think of plenty of broken people who have to live that way - can't feel much of anything but want it so badly, like everyone else does. But they, for whatever reason, only have that night (as they come along).
andy actually got this. it's being lonely but having one night out of happenstance and convenience. they are not going beyond that night.
Definitely with Andy on this one. Always made me feel like your filling that void with something, but then it's over. Good for the moment, but then you're right back where you were.
Team Andy on this one. Come to Poppa next, please.
THAT's the album they should listen to in its entirety. Come to Poppa...the band is The Swampers.
I'm also waiting for Jody Girl😂 And... Tryin To Live My Life Without You.
I like when you guys break down the musical aspects of these songs but LOVE when you deep dive into the lyrics and what they mean and what they mean to YOU. Music is such a personal thing.
Goosebumps, to me this is a soul crossing of 2 people. Make the best of right now, don't think about anything else. And that night will be a memory only they will have. They gave each other comfort, peace and hope. I also think about a musician on the road all the time, it gets lonely and they meet so many beautiful people along the way. People that won't be in their life except for one night.
Bob Seger is A GOAT because simply put ..He can write Perfect songs. This song and Night moves are the pinnacle of song writing and performing..... simply outstanding!!
Seger's Main Street is one of my favorite songs. Another one that really builds to an emotional crescendo, both sad and uplifting, like this one, but even better!
That's another kind of melancholy Bob Seger song. One of my favorites of his though.
My fave as well Chris!
Andy is correct! “I know your plans don’t include me” is the giveaway that this is one-nighter.
Omg, THANK YOU for listening to this song!
It's one of my favorite Bob Seger songs!💖🫂👏👏👏
❤🥰❤ Yes, yes yes!! As soon as it started gave me chills! Beautiful!💕
This was Bob's mother's favorite song. He told us at every concert(3) I've attended.
Bob Seger wrote some of the most poignant, insightful lyrics in the entire catalog of rock and roll. His ability to capture the human condition is unsurpassed. Combine the lyricism with a wonderful and unique voice and melodic composition is just brilliant. Roll Me Away is another great song among a huge catalog of great songs.
❤❤Thanks guys ! I love this song. Just can't go wrong with Bob Seger. 😊😊
Our neighbor's 4 yo loves Bob Seger bc his grandpa listens to him. New generation fan.
Simply opens up great memories for me. The music time machine is real🍻
I'm with Alex on this one. I've always interpreted this as we've got this moment, let's live it to the fullest. Tomorrow will take care of itself. Great discussion on perspective and great reaction.
I loved all the conversation about this song! So worthy of the A plus!!
You are both correct.
@Sharkman1963 That's how I see it too. It's an open ended "quest" .
Totally agree.
There was a duet cover of this by Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton that actually charted higher than the original. It's interesting to hear it as a duet, because you have two people sharing the same sentiment. It makes the Seger version sound even lonelier.
It does put a different spin on the song .
I prefer that version. Something so sad about that connection of loneliness. 😢
I genuinely didn't like the duet. I believe it's a soloist's song.
Comments are right. This is a great heartfelt song about two lonely people
Hey Andy. This is the Andrew you met at the grocery store. Looks like you guys have reacted to BTO in the past, but I don't see that you have listened to the song 'Blue Collar'. A six minute guitar lover's wet dream. Even if you don't react to it, do yourself the favor if you haven't already heard it. You won't be disappointed. Cheers!
Shame On The Moon, You'll Accompany Me and Roll Me Away when you get the chance please ❤
OMG they just got to do them ALL. Too many great songs.
Yes yes and yes
You'll Accompany Me" has to be the most underrated of all his work. IMO, it's one of his finest.
Count me on Team Andy, as well. "Why don't you stay..." There is so much desperation here! There has not yet been the "moment" that Alex identified - and no reason to assume it would ever happen. The protagonist is lonely, empty, adrift and regardless what follows, that's where he's going to be even during "that night." Andy, nailed it.
Bittersweet memory with this song. Went out with a sweet girl for a few weeks in HS until she and her family moved to Las Vegas. Loved to make her laugh in class. Was on cloud 9 when she kissed me after our 1st date (school musical). Later hung out all night and this song played on the radio. Next morning she drove off with her parents. Love Seger and his rockers like Sunspot Baby. Favorite song is Mainstreet, but that's another story...
In a deep catalog of fantastic tunes, this is my favorite Seger song. Amazing. (And I agree with Andy. It's a sad, lonely song.)
This song was inspired by a scene The Sting, where Robert Redford's character, new in town and all alone, invites the seemingly lonely waitress over for the evening. Amazing song that captures that feeling of seeking just a simple temporary cure for loneliness.
what a movie too!
Spoiler, that relationship didn't work out well, if I remember correctly.
@@Michigan_farmboyhaha...not at all!
Which is kinda funny when you consider where that relationship ended up lol.
I can see both your points. So you know this song closed every night in about every single bar for about 10 years of my life. So many times I have seen people not even talking to each other the whole night then a guy asking a girl to dance for this last song of the night and then them leaving together. One song did it. I saw that sooooo many times.
I got Andy's back on this one.. sad...beautiful..sad again.
I think it's a story of meeting a great girl and you hit it off, but she is flying away in the morning. The next day, you feel bummed out but are grateful for just meeting her and spending that short time together. A cherished memory, you'll relive the rest if your life.
Any great work of art will have that interpretive valence. Bob is a master of his craft. He retired back in 2019, but he has given us a great treasury from which to mine.
LOL my HS prom committee selected this as our theme song. Only thought of the title, didn’t bother thinking through the lyrics.
I agree with Andy.
Love Bob!!! “You’ll Accomp’ny Me” is still my favorite!!🤘🔥
I agree with Andy. "I know your plans don't include me."
Roll me away and fire down below are both incredible seger songs you guys should check out.
Guys, one of the greatest things about lyrics is that they're open to endless interpretations. Rock on!
Stephen Sills (Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young) said, "If you can't be with the one you love, honey.. love the one you're with!" - My wife hates that line lol... Dr. Max - Patreon
Mine, too! She said that to me like 45 years ago.
Classic 60s free love.
The crosby,stills,nash and young line you mentioned means to me men control their emotions such as love but women are contolled BY their emotions
When I read the tagline to this video I thought "the most we've disagreed!" meant one of you loved the song and the other hated it and I was going to be heartbroken to see which of you hated one of my favorites songs ever. Was going to change my opinion of one of you for good, LOL. Glad that was not the disagreement! 😌
Reminds me of I’d really love to see you tonight by England Dan and John Ford Coley-
At the time this song came out I related to it because it could have been my story.
I was living on the road with no time for a long lasting relationship but it was nice to have an occasional shelter from the storm.
It’s a bittersweet beautiful ballad
This is what’s so great about art, it can be interpreted and mean something different to different people.
It's a deceptively complex song . the two lonely people, during, what was meant to be just a one night stand, recognise that they have more connection than they first realised .
And all the possibilities that might imply..
Absolute magic song
Andy is right. "I know your plans don't include me" = total sadness.
You should watch the clip from the Wonder Years, "The Accident". This song is played during a tender Kevin and Winnie moment.
Absolutely a sad song. 'I Know Your Plans Don't Include Me' says it all. Been there.
Great discussion of an epic song. I've taken the song the way Andy describes here. Although when sung as a duet, the cover by Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton, Alex's take is very applicable.
Indeed! Bob Seger is the GOAT. Arguably one of the greatest voices in Rock music ever and incredible songs to boot. Love Bob Seger!
My favorite Bob Seger song. Next you gotta check out "You'll Accomp'ny Me".
That one's my favorite!
My favorite too !
Good grief. More bubblegum that one.
Deep Thoughts, with Andy and Alex. LOL Great analysis and commentary guys.
I can't believe that you haven't done "Roll Me Away".
Seger is the true boss.
The one thing no one (with sense) can dispute is that this is a gorgeous song. :) I loved reading through the comments. This song has a deep memory attached to it (Especially in the "over 40" club) no matter who you are.
Loved both sides! You guys are amazing, to hear both of your prospects on the same song is incredible. Bob doesn't miss, ever! I agree w/ both sides! I'm being so bilateral on this! Grrrr I've heard & grew up listening this song 🎵 I always thought is was a love song w/ no repercussions. 🎵 Never thinking about what happens tomorrow. Alright, I could go on & on. Thanks for both of your reactions! Love, peace & happiness, always! 🫶🏼✌🏼👏🏼
The line "I know your plans don't include me" gets me every time.
The song is full of longing with a touch of hope
Beautiful song. Now it is high time you check out ROLL ME AWAY. Thx
My 1982 senior prom theme.
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Andy’s right. Sad song. This is not a celebration.
In the early 80's this was just the way it was for a lot of people. I prefer to call it a time of Free Love. Like it or not, both had to agree with the situation. Wish I could relive those days again.
He’s right, this is a really sad song. Especially if you watched the Wonder Years lol
nailed it.
I'd LOVE to hear you guys have this EXACT same discussion after hearing it in context of the album, particularly the closing trio of: WE've Got Tonight -> Brave Strangers -> The Famous Final Scene
I love Bob Seger's early music, "Travelin' Man/Beautiful Loser" is one of my favorites, I've requested it several times but I don't think anyone has reacted to it and it was one of his most popular songs.
Moody, melancholic, beautiful - I’ve always pictured two near-strangers standing in the foggy parking lot of a motel.
The Wonder Years.
Kenny Rogers sings this as a duet. You should check that out as well.
Theres a live video of this song on RUclips.......just Bob and the piano and he nails it. Hearing this song at 18 years old is one experience and at 60 it's a whole other world you could never have imagined.
I have always seen this as a sad song. This song is loneliness crying out. Think of the line: " I know I'll keep searching even after today." That says it all. This encounter is not going to bring either of them what they are looking for and have been looking for all of their lives. They are looking for true love and he says he KNOWS her plans don't include him. They are trying to forget their loneliness for one night. Definitely a sad song.
"Shame on The Moon" next. Awesome Seger vocals.
Bob Seger is one of the best ballad writers/singers ever. I have never tired of listening to him for 50+ years. Feel like his is totally underrated and under appreciated.
I think it's a very sad song and a sad commentary that we try to fill the holes with temporary patches. The song is bittersweet but the true longing is painful.
That's the beauty of this song, it cuts both ways. It brings out different feelings in each person, and those feelings are fluid throughout the song. One of the best songs Bob Seger has ever performed.
My take on the story is that they used to have a relationship that didn't last... She's bringing him a box of his stuff to his new place, it's a beautiful night, she sits down for one drink... He's not over her, and proposes that they take advantage of the moment. They end up commiserating about their failed relationship by sharing a little warmth, for old time's sake. Probably happens all the time...🤷♂
Been there, done that... My ex-wife and I went on 2 vacations with our daughter, Once when she was 6, shortly after the separation, and then again when she was 13. It 'worked' the first time, but it did _not_ work the second time. ;-]
I've always taken it the same way. Trying to rekindle the relationship or a moment, for one night. Two lonely people wanting to experience intimacy that is familiar and once very loving, but failed or they just grew apart. One night to relive an intimate moment, when times were good, forgetting everything else that wasn't good. Maybe creating a spark again, but if not, at least feel the love again if only briefly.
Need to hit LIKE A ROCK..great Seger song and the Chevy Trucks theme song for years
This version peaked at number 13 in the U.S. in 1979. Just four years later, a remade duet between Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton went to number 6.
For me, this song is about that last night with someone who will soon be a past lover. Sad memory for me.
"It's not everything either of us needs, but let's make the most of what it is. Right here, right now."
Andy totally gets this.
I've been waiting for this one!! Theme song for my Prom, back in 1986. Yes, I am the one who suggested it!!❤️🥰🖤
It's a time in life you are searching for something/someone and you encounter it knowing this isn't IT but it is worth exploring. Afterwards, maybe later in life when you have attained what IT is, you can look back on this explored encounter and get a feeling of fondness and melancholy and be happy this happened!