Cinnamon | Girl

This track served as the opening statement for Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere , marking the first major collaboration between Young and his backing band, .

: The song delves into the "push and pull" of a relationship often complicated by a partner's addiction. The lyrics describe a cycle where a partner tries to push her out, yet she finds her way back in. Cinnamon Girl

: A central line— "If you hold me without hurting me, you'll be the first who ever did" —highlights a history of past trauma. The song often shifts from wanting to speak out to "letting them live" in silence to avoid conflict. This track served as the opening statement for

From her critically acclaimed album Norman Fucking Rockwell! , this track is widely regarded by fans as one of her most vulnerable and "ethereal" works. : A central line— "If you hold me

: Produced by Jack Antonoff , the track features "cinematic layers of synth" and a piano-driven opening that builds into a swirling, atmospheric outro. Neil Young: "Cinnamon Girl" (1969)

: Critics and fans interpret the spice as a symbol of the relationship itself: sweet and appealing in small amounts, but bitter and overwhelming if taken alone.