I was recently listening to “Hollywood” and finally recognized the connection between the “cougar that roams these parts / with a terrible engine of wrath for a heart” and P-22, the real mountain lion who was born in the mountains and crossed highways before settling in Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Beloved by Angelenos, he was famously captured on film prowling under the Hollywood sign. As you likely know, P-22’s reign ended in December when he was euthanized after sustaining injuries when struck by a car. A celebration of his life was held last Saturday. I became fascinated by his story and how much he meant to the city of Los Angeles – a kind of “folk hero.” Why did P-22 become the basis for such a powerful metaphor in your song? In light of his death, do you have any lines you’d like to share about this rare, wild creature?
KAT @ Issue no. 221‘Lavender Fields’, how did you compose such a beautifully deep, sad and uplifting song with this simple metaphor?
JACOB @ Issue no. 168