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Subject: Hotel California-Eagles, interpretation anyone?
Hey can anyone out there help me with the real meaning of the song Hotel California by the Eagles? I heard it was actually about drugs, is that true?? ???
Subject: Re: Hotel California-Eagles, interpretation anyone
Although I don't know the true interpretation of Hotel California, Don Henley told Rolling Stone magazine that Hotel California was about "facing some of the harsh realities of fame and life in Hollywood." I speculate that drugs may be a part of it, as well as sex and drinking etc. Believe it is more about the excesses and the lifestyle.
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Well, I thought it was about him in drug rehab, but that fits too.
Subject: Re: Hotel California-Eagles, interpretation anyone
I was pretty sure "Hotel California" was a Vietnam reference.
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Well, I thought it was about him in drug rehab, but that fits too.
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Subject: Re: Hotel California-Eagles, interpretation anyone
A Vietnam reference? How'd you come up with that?
I'm not bashing on you...as a fan of the written word and metaphor, I'd like to know how you equate Vietnam to Hotel California 8)
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I always thought it was a herion reference......
Subject: Re: Hotel California-Eagles, interpretation anyone
My dictionary doesn't contain the word colitas. I assume it's a pluralized drug...
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My dictionary doesn't contain the word colitas. I assume it's a pluralized drug...
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I think colitas may be a spanish term for tumble weeds.
Subject: Re: Hotel California-Eagles, interpretation anyone
Thanks, Hairspray!
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I think colitas may be a spanish term for tumble weeds.
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You're welcome. I've thought that for years and no one's told me any different. ;) :)
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I think colitas may be a spanish term for tumble weeds.
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how do tumble weeds have a warm smell?
It sounds like something from Taco Bell........I bet its some sort of mexican food though
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how do tumble weeds have a warm smell?
It sounds like something from Taco Bell........I bet its some sort of mexican food thoughEnd Quote
LOL!
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I think colitas may be a spanish term for tumble weeds.
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Found an interesting definition to the word "colitas". From what I have read the word translates to "little tails" and that this word has been used to refer to the bud of the pot plant. Found a site that said that Henley/ Frey got this term from their Mexican American road manager.
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a5_001.html
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Found an interesting definition to the word "colitas". From what I have read the word translates to "little tails" and that this word has been used to refer to the bud of the pot plant. Found a site that said that Henley/ Frey got this term from their Mexican American road manager.
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a5_001.html
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Wow! :o :D That's awesome. It makes much more sense now! ;D
Thanks!
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Wow! :o :D That's awesome. It makes much more sense now! ;D
Thanks!
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Now, if only we could make sense of the rest of it ;D
Subject: Re: Hotel California-Eagles, interpretation anyone
didn't this come on the messageboard before?
the straight dope article about colitas I think answers what Don Henley thinks the term meant.. I think someone told me on amiright that it was a flower of come sort..
as for the rest of the song.. the Vietnam reference is because people assume the line "you can always check in, but you can never check out".. and there's a few other weird references in there (like the part with "stab it with their steely knives, but you just can't kill the beast")...
of course I've heard the last line I mentiond used as a reason the song is about the devil.. the inner album cover (it was a gatefold on the original release) has a strange looking picture of the inside of a hotel lobby with a bunch of people who looked slightly sinister.. it was a very unnatural looking pose.
however Henley has stated on several occasions it's about the hedanism of the 70s and the rampant drug use..
I've just loved how this song has evolved it's own meanings over the years
Subject: Re: Hotel California-Eagles, interpretation anyone
A few years ago, my brother went to California and he was so excited that he was going to stay in the Hotel California. He was bragging to everyone about it. When he told our dad, he said, "yeah, so?" My brother just laughed and said, "Different generation." lol
Cat
Subject: Re: Hotel California-Eagles, interpretation anyone
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A few years ago, my brother went to California and he was so excited that he was going to stay in the Hotel California. He was bragging to everyone about it. When he told our dad, he said, "yeah, so?" My brother just laughed and said, "Different generation." lol
Cat
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Did he ever leave? ;D
Subject: Re: Hotel California-Eagles, interpretation anyone
I dated a girl who's stepdad was in Vietnam, and I believe he said "Hotel California" was a Vietnam Reference to Vietnam itself (you can never leave...the war itself), dealing with the psychological trauma. This was a few years back, so I'll see if I can find anything to substantiate that.
Subject: Re: Hotel California-Eagles, interpretation anyone
Just wanted to say thanks for all the replies to my question, at least I've got some idea of what the songs about now!
Subject: Re: Hotel California-Eagles, interpretation anyone
For those who would like a detailed explanation of the song,
:o Phrase by phrase and the overall meaning! :o
Please check out the StraightDope thread at the following link.
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?postid=1180822#post1180822
You may not agree with what I have to say, I you won't be disappointed with the detail.
The Unveiler
Your comments are welcome at
hc_unveiled96@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Hotel California-Eagles, interpretation anyone
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For those who would like a detailed explanation of the song,
:o Phrase by phrase and the overall meaning! :o
Please check out the StraightDope thread at the following link.
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?postid=1180822#post1180822
You may not agree with what I have to say, I you won't be disappointed with the detail.
The Unveiler
Your comments are welcome at
hc_unveiled96@hotmail.com
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What an interesting read! Thanks for sharing. :)