Comments: 14

• Gail from Indian Land, ScI always thought it was about Monica Lewinsky!
• Rrobin from SeattleI always thought this song was about Mckinzie phillips
• Frank from ConnecticutAm I the only one who thought Shawn was doing a take off on Jack Nicholson? Sounds just like him. No?
• Lindsey from Seattle, WaThis song has gotten me through so many rough times. I’ve cried to this song more times than I can remember and I hope Shawn Mullins knows he’s literally saved lives with this song. Can’t believe it’s more than 20 years old. It’s timeless in my book.
• Brian from PennsylvaniaI think it was inspired by the sad story of Dominique Dunne. She came from a rich Hollywood family, Her father was friends with Dennis Hopper, the girl in the video was named Dominique, and she certainly seen her share of devils in that angel town.
• Kira Pettet from Los AngelesI knew it was about Mackenzie Phillips instantly, Sandy-Huntington,Ny!!
• Sandy from Huntington, NyAfter reading Mackenzie Phillips' Autobiography, "High on Arrival" I see many parallels between this song and her life. Mackenzie talks about the wild parties her parents held (her father was John Phillips, founder of the Mamas and the Papas) in LA, where she was introduced to the ugly side of fame at a very young age of 10. She also lived with her mother, Susan, off and on "down the road" from her father's mansion, while she and her mother struggled financially. Mack has seen the downside of the rock and roll world first hand, and this may be a tale of her life. At first I thought it was Drew Barrymore too, until I read Mackenzie's book.
• Denise from Los Angeles, CaSeems Shawn holds a grudge because he couldn't make it in lalaland.
  I know that bar he's talking about on Fairfax. A lot of big names actually played there and regulars. Least they used to.
  I get bored with songs beating down L.A. It's a good place to live. We all have our ups and downs and same goes for big cities. I think it's more of what we make of our life and who we are then where we live/come from.
• Will from Iowa City, IaI just saw Shawn in concert, he was opening for Dar Williams.
  He opened the song by explaining that it was really difficult for him to find gigs in CA, so he kept performing in a Night Club/Chinese restaurant. He said one night after a sold out show (25people) a girl came up to him and said that she really liked hearing his stories and wanted to tell him some of hers.
• Mitchell from Adelaide, Australia I like how he says Sonny & Cher, you can hear him smiling when he says it. Just thought I'd say that.
• Ron from Nyc, Nycould this song be about Drew Barrymore?
• Sharnay from Melbourne, Australiai found this song to be quite touching and one of the best songs written. i think its about a beautiful rich girl whos life may seem perfect but behind closed doors she is very lonely and unhappy. It shows that money dosen't always make you happy!!!
• Madalyn from Greensburg, Paone of those songs that make you looks at your life while you in bed and then you start to cry...i always do
• Robin from Denton, TxOne of the greatest songs ever written. Shawn Mullins was in the military when he wrote the original draft of this incredible song. My late nephew, Trevor, considered this as his favorite ever. When he died in 2002 of AIDS, I had the funeral home play it at his funeral, along with the New Radicals YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE, his other favorite. LULLABYE is about a young woman who lives an unfulfilled life, yet the lyrics had Trev's name written all over them. Thanks, Shawn.

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