I do want to include some references and definitions:
"We go back to the Bolthole.
Crack open the Rainiers.
The oxygen makes you thin here.
A Cascadian rainfall."
Rai·nier - a volcanic peak in W Washington, in the Cascade Range. 14,408 feet
bolt-hole
1.
a hole in the ground, protected opening in bushes, etc., into which an animal can flee when pursued or frightened.
2.
a place or avenue of escape or refuge
And the subtle hint to Ryan's struggles with anorexia: "The oxygen makes you thin here." And let's not forget his break up with his long time girlfriend prior to writing this song. I will get into some more speculation as to how possibly his eating disorder could have been a reason for their relationship ending.
Could it be that the bolt-hole was being searched for by Ryan but he couldn't hide from his problems?
The Cribs leave quite a few subtle clues to some of their more personal inspirations lyrically and if you know enough about them you can piece together a very intimate picture. I hope this all makes sense and I'm not just speculating on nothing.
songfacts.com/detail.php - Mentions Ryan's feelings on mortality and their trips out to NW USA.
I do want to include some references and definitions:
"We go back to the Bolthole. Crack open the Rainiers. The oxygen makes you thin here. A Cascadian rainfall."
Rai·nier - a volcanic peak in W Washington, in the Cascade Range. 14,408 feet
bolt-hole 1. a hole in the ground, protected opening in bushes, etc., into which an animal can flee when pursued or frightened. 2. a place or avenue of escape or refuge
And the subtle hint to Ryan's struggles with anorexia: "The oxygen makes you thin here." And let's not forget his break up with his long time girlfriend prior to writing this song. I will get into some more speculation as to how possibly his eating disorder could have been a reason for their relationship ending.
Could it be that the bolt-hole was being searched for by Ryan but he couldn't hide from his problems?
The Cribs leave quite a few subtle clues to some of their more personal inspirations lyrically and if you know enough about them you can piece together a very intimate picture. I hope this all makes sense and I'm not just speculating on nothing.