Talk:I Am a Rock

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[edit] Original research in "Themes" section

The "Themes" section reads like an essay or original analysis of the song. Discussion of the song's themes is welcome, but should be based on analysis in published reliable sources. A sentiment like "One feels the speaker trying hard to believe in what he is saying by the repetition of these eight words" (which I have removed) is not appropriate for a Wikipedia article. Similar sentiments should be pruned, or cited to notable music critics and the like. —Josiah Rowe (talkcontribs) 08:53, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:SoundsSilence.jpg

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[edit] Basis in other works

I find it slightly perplexing that there's no reference on this page of the works that this song is based on, such as Donne (http://isu.indstate.edu/ilnprof/ENG451/ISLAND/index.html), who brought the phrase "No man is an island" into common usage. S&G were highly influenced by literature and poetry, I'd think those influences would be worthy of encyclopedic reference. Am I out of line on this? 129.237.90.22 (talk) 17:45, 25 February 2008 (UTC)