Flashback Friday #72 asks listeners to take on an analogy, and I was reminded of this recent song by Ed Sheeran, “The Joker & The Queen,” which attempts to explain love using a card game analogy. Can the Joker marry the Queen? Sheeran’s shuffled in lots of card references to create a song that makes us question what makes a good pair? I’m curious, what are your thoughts?
Oh, and if you can think of another analogy in a song, please share it below.
Be sure to tune in to Songshine Sounds tomorrow for a new flashback track and prompt. Cheers!
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
More to the point, will she wind up flushed?
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I predict a full house on the future.
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They’re certainty building a bridge,
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Straight to the heart of it, I imagine.
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You aced that!
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Now I’m royally flushed.
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Join the club.
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A good reflective and contemplative question. Though I don’t think there’s a single answer as to what makes a good pair, I do think open communication, and sharing our truth is important. It’s not the easiest way, yet when we can share our truth, and have difficult conversations, it creates the space of possibility. Happy weekend, K. 💜
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Wise analysis. 💜 I think the suits we wear sometimes segregate us and it is the spirit of a person that should be matched. Openness that comes for acceptance. A beautiful sentiment. Thank you so much for sharing, Jeff.
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Ah, I completely agree with your suit analysis. So true. You’re welcome, K. Always. 💜
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If I were in this song, I’d be the Jack-Ace … or the deuce of clubs … (ouch)
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This is a fine song to share in response to this prompt! Love the wistful notes of the music. 🙂
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Speaking of Ed I have grown fond of this song
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The lyrics to this song are quite clever, and I like to believe the joker can somehow be with her lol
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Yes, the analogy works for me, and I agree with you. Mismatch pairing is sometimes best.
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