Alvin tostig has a son today

In Elton John's song "Levon", what do the lyrics mean?

I love the song.


Also, is Elton John still alive?

Very nice, Rob, but too intellectual.

Levon was born poor but grew up to have money (which he liked a lot), had a son that he was proud enough of to advertise in the paper, called him Jesus just b/c he liked the name.

Alvin tostig

Levon spent days counting his money while Jesus dreamed of leaving Levonit's a song about a father and son and their relationship

Hope this Helpsand yes Elton John is still alive



"Alvin Tostig is Levon's father.

Levon is the son that Alvin Tostig had that day. The next line is, "And he shall be Levon." Put together, it says, "Alvin Tostig has a son today, and he shall be Levon." (Which, to extend it to the rest of the song, would make Alvin Tostig "Jesus'" grandfather.)



According to Gus Dudgeon, who produced Madman Across the Water and wrote an essay containing this information to accompany the remastered version, the name "Levon" was inspire