People ask me if I left the lyrics open to ambiguity. Of course I did. I wanted to make a whole series of complex statements. The lyrics had to do with the state of society at the time. -Don Mclean

 

People ask me if I left the lyrics open to ambiguity. Of course I did. I wanted to make a whole series of complex statements. The lyrics had to do with the state of society at the time.


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This quote is just one of 9 total Don Mclean quotes in our collection. Don Mclean is known for saying 'People ask me if I left the lyrics open to ambiguity. Of course I did. I wanted to make a whole series of complex statements. The lyrics had to do with the state of society at the time.' as well as some of the following quotes.

I met a girl who sang the blues, And I asked her for some happy news; But she just smiled and turned away.

Don Mclean

So when people ask me what American Pie means, I tell them it means I don't ever have to work again if I don't want to.

Don Mclean

In a sense, 'American Pie' was a very despairing song but it can also be seen as very hopeful.

Don Mclean

'American Pie' was part of my process of self-awakening; a mystical trip into my past.

Don Mclean

The Day the Music Died.

Don Mclean