☝️ Key Points
- Levon is a fictional character who lives his life in different ways.
- The song addresses Levon's war injury, his love for money, and his work in a garage.
- It references historical events such as the Christmas date and the New York Times' statement about God and war.
- Levon sells balloons and has a successful family business.
- The song ends with Levon being considered a good man despite his struggles and being part of the family plan.
Interpretation
"Levon" is a song by
Elton John, written by Bernie Taupin, that tells the story of Levon. Levon is a fictional character who lives his life in different ways.
In the first part of the song, it is described that Levon wears his war wound like a crown and calls his child Jesus because he likes the name. He sends his child to the best school in town. Levon likes his money and tells that he makes a lot of it. He spends his days counting in a garage by the highway.
The song also mentions a line that refers to historical events. It is mentioned that Levon was born on Christmas, when the New York Times said that God is dead and the war has begun.
In the second part of the song, it is described that Levon sells balloons in the town and his family business is successful. Jesus spends all day blowing up balloons and sits on the porch watching them fly away. Jesus wants to go to Venus and leave Levon far behind. He wants to sail with a balloon while Levon surely dies.
The song ends by saying that Levon is still considered a good man and that this is part of the family plan. The chorus is repeated several times to emphasize this.
Overall, "Levon" seems to tell the story of a character who struggles in different aspects of his life but is still considered a good man. The song could also hint at themes such as the influence of religion, war, and family."