I expect we Americans (sic) cannot "get" all of it any more than we "get" all of Shakespeare. But it doesn't lessen the enjoyment. After all, who cannot understand the sentiment of "Heading North across that line is the only time I'm flying."?
There's no place like home ... There's no place like home ... There's no place like home.
Anyone who writes from his/her personal experience will be aware of overtones that will not be fully understood by any other person. But does that mean that Char can't fully "get" the song Beautiful because it is a love song sung by a man, reflecting a man's experience? Tell that to her (and you'll get a surprise).
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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by." - SDYS
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