This song is about the state of the nation in the late 60's. Ms. Robinson is an archetype of the generation that could no longer uphold the "perfectness" of the '50s no matter how good their intentions. (hence why Jesus loves you, there were lots of wrongs committed with the best of intentions) The entire older generation of the 60's was in a sort of institution, desperately trying to maintain an unmaintainable false image. Hide it from the kids, they'll rip off the covers and expose everything. Government is not helping, anyway you lose. Also, an excellent note from the movie: Notice how after they "succeeded" in toppling the establishment's expectations they sat in the back of the bus looking like they had no clue about what to do next? That was 60's youth, and that conflict with one side wrong and the other side confused and directionless is what this song is about.
This was one of the first interpretations I ever read on this site and it greatly helped me. This exposed me to this very sane world where music is incredibly deep and multi-layered. "That was 60's youth, and that conflict with one side wrong and the other side confused and directionless is what this song is about." has stuck with me to the point that it encouraged ME to write interpretations and think deeper about things. Years later, I'm just stopping by to say thanks and that you inspire me, even if you don't know it.
This was one of the first interpretations I ever read on this site and it greatly helped me. This exposed me to this very sane world where music is incredibly deep and multi-layered. "That was 60's youth, and that conflict with one side wrong and the other side confused and directionless is what this song is about." has stuck with me to the point that it encouraged ME to write interpretations and think deeper about things. Years later, I'm just stopping by to say thanks and that you inspire me, even if you don't know it.
Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson :) Jesus loves you more than you will ever know :)
This song is about the state of the nation in the late 60's. Ms. Robinson is an archetype of the generation that could no longer uphold the "perfectness" of the '50s no matter how good their intentions. (hence why Jesus loves you, there were lots of wrongs committed with the best of intentions) The entire older generation of the 60's was in a sort of institution, desperately trying to maintain an unmaintainable false image. Hide it from the kids, they'll rip off the covers and expose everything. Government is not helping, anyway you lose. Also, an excellent note from the movie: Notice how after they "succeeded" in toppling the establishment's expectations they sat in the back of the bus looking like they had no clue about what to do next? That was 60's youth, and that conflict with one side wrong and the other side confused and directionless is what this song is about.
This was one of the first interpretations I ever read on this site and it greatly helped me. This exposed me to this very sane world where music is incredibly deep and multi-layered. "That was 60's youth, and that conflict with one side wrong and the other side confused and directionless is what this song is about." has stuck with me to the point that it encouraged ME to write interpretations and think deeper about things. Years later, I'm just stopping by to say thanks and that you inspire me, even if you don't know it.
This was one of the first interpretations I ever read on this site and it greatly helped me. This exposed me to this very sane world where music is incredibly deep and multi-layered. "That was 60's youth, and that conflict with one side wrong and the other side confused and directionless is what this song is about." has stuck with me to the point that it encouraged ME to write interpretations and think deeper about things. Years later, I'm just stopping by to say thanks and that you inspire me, even if you don't know it.
Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson :) Jesus loves you more than you will ever know :)