AboutAustin Scott Expertise I am a huge fan of Elton John`s, and take it upon myself to learn as much about him as I can. I know a lot of obscure facts as well as many people associated with Elton over the years. I love to share my knowledge with other Elton fans or just the curious. I`m a dedicated fan...I`ve gotten myself three autographs at concerts, one from as far back as 32 rows! If I don`t know your question, I`ll try to find it!
Question Saw Levon on David Letterman tonight 7/9/09...immediately thought of Elton John's Levon and searched and found the connection,but now more questions...so did Levon mean he was "leavin'" Alvin and his life?
Answer Hi Kasie,
I think you're wondering about the meaning of Elton's Levon and not Levon who was on Letterman?
In the song, Alvin Tostig has a son, Levon. Levon, in turn, has a son named Jesus. It is Jesus who "wants to go to Venus," "leaving Levon far behind."
I hope this helps!
Austin
Here are the lyrics, from the site eltonography.com
Levon wears his war wound like a crown
He calls his child Jesus
`Cause he likes the name
And he sends him to the finest school in town
Levon, Levon likes his money
He makes a lot they say
Spends his days counting
In a garage by the motorway
He was born a pauper to a pawn on a Christmas day
When the New York Times said God is dead
And the war's begun
Alvin Tostig has a son today
--chorus--
And he shall be Levon
And he shall be a good man
And he shall be Levon
In tradition with the family plan
And he shall be Levon
And he shall be a good man
He shall be Levon
Levon sells cartoon balloons in town
His family business thrives
Jesus blows up balloons all day
Sits on the porch swing watching them fly
And Jesus, he wants to go to Venus
Leaving Levon far behind
Take a balloon and go sailing
While Levon, Levon slowly dies
He was born a pauper to a pawn on a Christmas day
When the New York Times said God is dead
And the war's begun
Alvin Tostig has a son today
