Hi Mike,

Wow! You put more into that critique than I did into writing the song! It never dawned on me that someone would think V2 was directed at the singer. I try not to make a habit out of talking to myself in the third person smile Anymore!
Your analysis of the lyrics isn't right or wrong. I don't want to be too terribly specific, beyond getting across the feeling of isolation, dealing with a difficult loss, trying not to fall apart but doing so anyway, and then seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. If that much is understood, I'll consider it a success. Thanks for taking so much time with this and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Ricki

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