Chicago the Band

[Juice Box]

Does anyone know what significance the title "25 or 6 to 4" has? I dont get what they are reffrencing (sp?) by the title.

 

I dunno, but they are damn good live.

 

[waggy]

yeah i wondered that myself. odd title.

 

[FrustratedUser]

I always hated Chicago.

 

[Juice Box]

yeah, they have some killer guitar solos, especially in this song, but I still dont know what it means

 

[Juice Box]

Waiting for the break of day
Searching for something to say
Flashing lights against the sky
Giving up I close my eyes
Sitting cross-legged on the floor
25 or 6 to 4

Staring blindly into space
Getting up to splash my face
Wanting just to stay awake
Wondering how much I can take
Should I try to do some more
25 or 6 to 4

Feeling like I ought to sleep
Spinning room is sinking deep
Searching for something to say
Waiting for the break of day
25 or 6 to 4
25 or 6 to 4

 

[dullard]

Link
"The title refers to the time of day. It is either 3:35AM (25 to 4) or 3:34AM (26 to 4). We know it is early morning because of the line "Waiting for the break of day.""

Or

"Are you experienced?? The chemical designation for LSD25 is 25R624. Actually try reading Dr. Hoffman's book. From someone that is experienced, this song is OBVIOUSLY about tripping. Of course, tripping a bunch may have skewed my perspective."

 

[nakedfrog]

"BOW TO YOUR DARK LORD SATAN!"

 

[Juice Box]

"25 or 6 to 4 sounds ALOT like 25r624. This song is about using LSD."
- David, Louisville, KY

LOL

 

[Juice Box]

ok, now I understand, it just is talking about their fustration writing the song....