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2006-09-01 05:48:27 · 5 answers · asked by tkptitan 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
As with many psychedelic songs, its overall meaning is somewhat obscure. The lyrics consist of the male part describing a mysterious, powerful woman named Phaedra, who educated the speaker in the ways of love. The male part alternates with the female part, who identifies herself as Phaedra and speaks over ethereal, twinkling music about beautiful nature imagery — "flowers growing on a hill / dragonflies and daffodils" — and about the secrets held by an unknown collective "we."
A possible explanation for the song is that the alternating male and female parts represent the differences between men and women, especially in regards to sex. The implication is that women know more of this subject and men must learn to respect women in order to understand this knowledge. However, another view posits that the male and female parts represent humanity and nature, respectively. The female parts are evocative of a supernatural setting, perhaps one one might associate with the nymphs of Greek mythology. This interpretation seems especially valid, as Phaedra is a character from Greek lore, who, upon being scored by her lover Hippolytus, commits suicide. Thus, the song may be imploring men to respect the women they love, lest they end up like the classical Phaedra.
2006-09-01 05:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Smokeater 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nancy Sinatra Some Velvet Morning
2016-12-10 06:07:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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As with many psychedelic songs, its overall meaning is somewhat obscure. The lyrics consist of the male part describing a mysterious, powerful woman named Phaedra, who educated the speaker in the ways of love. The male part alternates with the female part, who identifies herself as Phaedra and speaks over ethereal, twinkling music about beautiful nature imagery — "flowers growing on a hill / dragonflies and daffodils" — and about the secrets held by an unknown collective "we."
2006-09-01 05:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by Fall Down Laughing 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some Velvet Morning Lyrics
2016-11-06 22:52:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What is the meaning of "Phaedra" in the Nancy Sinatra/Lee Hazelwood song "Some Velvet Morning"?
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2015-08-07 08:23:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋