Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: psych-rock
Song Meaning of “Scarlet Begonias – Live at the Capital Center, Landover, MD, March 16, 1990” by Grateful Dead
This song centers on a man’s reverie of a romantic encounter from long ago that he still cherishes today. Though the passionate feelings shared between he and his love have dissipated over time, he treasures the memories of the time they spent together. The song opens with a light-hearted guitar section that suggests a feeling of joy as he recalls their adventures together, from the “windows of autumn” to a “rugged hill”. As the song progresses the man’s thoughts turn from joy to longing, with the chorus evoking a sense of wistfulness and a plea for his lover to come back to him. The music here changes to a more mellow, reflective tone as the man mourns the loss of his love, only to build up with some fiery guitar solos that capture the intensity of his former passion. This song is an ode to the bittersweet nature of love and memories, capturing the pain and joy that comes with reflecting on a past relationship.