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Sep 17, 2009, 08:44 AM
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Member Since: Jul 2009
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
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One of the reasons that music and art are so wonderful is that each individual listener or viewer interprets the piece in a way that is relevant to him or her.
When Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young recorded that song, it was during the "Hippy" era. It was the era of "free love" and Woodstock. What it meant was simply, if your current favorite or parter wasn't available, don't fret, there is someone close who you can love. And they don't mean platonic love. That's what the free love movement was.
I like that you've given it new meaning. The free love thing never really worked. It doesn't work today. I'm not saying this because I'm old, either. I participated in it. But it didn't feel right. Our society still doesn't approve of multiple partners. It happens but it is dissed. Our social morals still require some form of monogamy, although it doesn't always work perfectly.
What you describe isn't exactly the same thing. If I read you correctly, you are saying that if the person you long for is not available and won't be available for a relationship with you, then if there is someone that you like but not love at this time, should you take a chance and get to know them better, hoping that it might become something more? If that is what you are saying, then it's not the same as what the song says and I would agree with Lenny. Go for it! 
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 Vickie
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