This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Got a racecar grin and a calculation
And every gun for a secret agent
Defunct that timebomb at the space station
Hey, Secret Agent X-9 why don't you drop me a line?
And say, would it cost you your job
To say what was in that gold box?
So why did they give you that job?
And why can they give you that job?
You think this guy was on a permanent vacation
But no he's not, he's a secret agent
And every gun for a secret agent
Defunct that timebomb at the space station
Hey, Secret Agent X-9 why don't you drop me a line?
And say, would it cost you your job
To say what was in that gold box?
So why did they give you that job?
And why can they give you that job?
You think this guy was on a permanent vacation
But no he's not, he's a secret agent
Lyrics submitted by To Xi Ci Ty
Red Hand Case Lyrics as written by Isaac Brock Dann Gallucci
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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I really really love this song. It's probably one of my favorites by Modest Mouse. My interpretation is that he has been caught doing something bad. I just kind of imagine them in a car, after she found out he cheated on her, and they're sitting in awkward silence. I think that he needs to distract his mouth from talking, hence the "shut ups" by smoking cigarettes. I think his idea of carton of cigarettes, as opposed to just a pack symbolizes the long journey or the awkwardness of the relationship. It seems he stresses carton because he would need so many cigarettes so keep himself from saying something stupid. I think that it's possibly his actions, like his cheating, that he blames as his guilty (red) hand's weight. I think the sending of the notes, is like his unspoken apology. I think the metaphor of the cage symbolizes his self pity and personal remorse. But hey, what do I know?
That sounds pretty spot-on actually
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my interpretation:
Blame it on the red hand's weight Getting hateful, a little fed up - oh no Sent you a note from my cage: "I need the kind of cigarettes to stay shut up"
Blame it on the red hand's weight Getting hateful, a little fed up - oh no Sent you a note from my cage: "I need the kind of cigarettes to stay shut up"
I guess that's just the red hand's fate How is it that I have stayed shut up? Oh no Oh no
:)
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Sorry I was to lazy to realize it is from Sad Sappy Sucker just saw the new posts so....
I hear:
Blame it on the red hand's weight Getting hateful, a little fed up, oh no Thank you for open my cage I need a carton of cigarettes to stay shut up
Blame it on the red hand's weight Getting hateful, a little fed, up oh no Thank you for open my cage I need a carton of cigarettes to stay shut up
I guess that's just the red hand's fate I wish that I'd of stayed shut up... Oh no! Oh no!
its 1.30 am, and i just heard this song for the fiorst time 3 minutes ago, but since no ones had a crack at its meaning yt, i thought id give it a shot, so here we go... i get the impression it mite have something to do with getting caught red handed, being in prison (cage), asking for cigarettes to keep quiet.
Im sure its way off but what the hell.
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