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ColForbin @kipconner said:
I keep haring and reading about Blaze On being a stoner song. I think not. The term Blaze On, especially in the context of the lyrics, is about pushing on in life. Come to terms and accept the mistakes in life and find a way to keep moving forward. For the hikers in the forum they've all followed those white markings on the rocks and trees known as "Blazes", they are navigation markers.

Seems like more of an anti-stoner song.
Yes, any slightly sophisticated analysis of Blaze On shows it to be more than just an exhortation to smoke up. I'd say it feels more like a song about Trey's recovery, looking back and looking forward at the same time. But clearly, Trey and Tom know enough about their fans to know that any song saying "Blaze On" to a bunch of people with a bowl (or fancy pen) in their pocket will be taken multiple ways.

Thanks for the comment!


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