If someone destroys my guitar, I can turn it into a lamp. If someone destroys my prized collectible record album, I can put it back in the sleeve, frame it and hang it on the wall as album cover art. If after years of commitment, sacrifice and devotion, someone destroys my love for them, all I can do is write a song. ~ Ray Galindo Note About the Commentaries The analysis, observations, and commentaries accompanying the lyrics in this book are presented from a perspective separate from that of the songwriter. They are intended to provide the reader with additional context, interpretation, and insight into the songs, their themes, and the circumstances surrounding their creation. These commentaries are not necessarily the songwriter's own interpretations, nor should they be regarded as definitive explanations of the work. They represent an independent reading of the material by a second party, whose perspective may sometimes reveal connections, meanings, or possibilities that the so...