Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images This month, Amy Winehouse’s groundbreaking LP Back To Black turns 20. The album transformed the sound of modern p... read more
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I've always thought this song was about giving up one's childhood/innocence for hard work and money. "Take my place, have my seat, it's for free" = it's free to not have a job tying you down. But, of course, you don't make money. I think it's a regret of the writer to give up freedom for "security." Just my opinion. I love the Moodies -- I have seen them live over 10 times. ...