What does Right Down the Line mean?

Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line Meaning

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Song Released: 1978


Right Down the Line Lyrics

You know I need your love, you got that hold over me
As long as I got your love, you know that I’ll never leave
When I wanted you to share my life, I had no doubt in my mind
And it’s been you, woman, right down the line.

I know how much I...

  1. anonymous
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    Sep 24th 2018 !⃝

    I believe this can also be a son singing to his mother her love is unconditional and she will be by his side forever and through his darkest times. at least that is what it means to me and my son

  2. anonymous
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    Dec 11th 2017 !⃝

    Think of this song as him interpreting a song a bout t cocaine as a women.

  3. anonymous
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    Aug 4th 2017 !⃝

    It sounds like a man speaking to his wife. A man who is trying to tell her what she means to him and how he appreciates her for standing by his side after he has messed up in His life and perhaps even in their relationship.

  4. anonymous
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    Jul 18th 2011 !⃝

    This could be an homage to the Mother of God from Catholic Rafferty. Read the lyrics with this in mind and several things will leap out at you to make it seem very plausible.


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