@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
If I started my own country
For the flag, what colours would I use?
Such a myriad to choose from
I would pick red, yellow & blue
Red, for the blood I'd spill to own it
Yellow, for the sun which shines my way
& although I am leader of this country
Blue, because I'd still have sad days
For the flag, what colours would I use?
Such a myriad to choose from
I would pick red, yellow & blue
Red, for the blood I'd spill to own it
Yellow, for the sun which shines my way
& although I am leader of this country
Blue, because I'd still have sad days
Lyrics submitted by fortune500b
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I think this is probably inspired by kurt vonnegut.
In slaughterhouse-five an american turned german nazi explains to american soldiers his armband.. a red armband with a blue swastika in a white circle.
"'Blue is for the American sky,' -'White is for the Race that pioneered the continent, drained the swamps and cleared the forests and built the roads and bridges. Red is for the blood of American patriots which was shed so gladly in years gone by.'"
since the band is clearly a fan of vonnegut, i think this connection is pretty plausible
The Vonnegut connection is good. However, it's worth noting that the colors of Arizona's flag are red, yellow, and blue, and the album (which shares the name) has a cowboy on the front. Perhaps it was an ode to Arizona using a Vonnegut allusion?
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Hey...very good idea for the song.
yeah it is cool
Thanks, I wasn't sure about the lyrics near the end. I thought it was "sandwich on my way." Haha.
Good opening song on the album. :D
The first time i listened to the album, i didnt think much of this as an opener. But now i love it, the lyrics are so simple but fantastic. it makes you wonder how noone thought of it before, like the lyrical version of the toaster.
sandwich on my way
piet mondrian "composition with red, yellow and blue"