Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2015-11-20
- Album Name: The Best of Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead (Live)
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Bertha – Live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015” by Grateful Dead
Bertha is a song by the Grateful Dead that encourages listeners to celebrate life and live in the moment. The live version performed at Soldier Field in Chicago captures the energy of the band and the crowd in a powerful way. The song starts off with an upbeat rhythm and strong guitars that carry on throughout the song. The catchy chorus of “Bertha, don’t you come around here no more” will make the audience feel like joining in the singing. The solo guitar riff that follows reinforces the upbeat feeling and provides a moment for the audience and band to reflect on their shared experiences of freedom and individuality. The song ends with a feeling of joy and appreciation for the life that they have been gifted with. This version of the song captures the joy and energy of the band and crowd as they join together celebrating life and living in the moment.