The song is not political or even a commentary on current world events since the common disaster is a life on the road with her and the band. It's a bit of a play on commonness since she asks if will leave the common life to run away with me from a life so cramped and dull and join her for a shared or common disaster on the road.
In the view of many, the common disaster on the road for music is just about the finest way to live one's life. Your call.
"A Common Disaster"
A candle burning for everything I've ever wanted
A tattoo burned for everything I've ever wanted and lost
I had a long list of names that I kept in my back pocket,
but I've cut it down to one and your name's at the top
Won't you share a common disaster?
Share with me a common disaster
A common disaster
I found myself a friend,
but he's crooked as a stick in water
So now I'm writing fairy tales
to catch the spirit of revenge
He's got a plan to steal my little sister,
but I'm not too concerned
'cause I will get him in the end
Won't you share a common disaster?
Share with me a common disaster
A common disaster
Going to find me someone to share
A common disaster
Run away with me from a life so cramped and dull
Not worry too much about the happily-ever-after
Just keep the Caddy moving
'til we're well beyond that hill
Won't you share a common disaster?
Share with me a common disaster
A common disaster
- Michael Edward Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)
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