• I'm continuing my review of the album. This is the climax of the album. The story left off with Whatshername leaving Jesus of Suburbia. First of all, before I explain the meaning, I want to talk about the song. It's a 9 minute song, but it's divided into 5 shorter songs. It's not as good as "Jesus of Suburbia" because the songs aren't as different. It's still a pretty well written song and it is the perfect climax for the story. Part 1: Jesus of Suburbia is feeling alone after Whatshername left him, and he is clinging to St. Jimmy. St. Jimmy has his own problems, but he is really a good friend and will stay with him. But St. Jimmy knows that they're fucked up. St. Jimmy kills himself. Jesus of Suburbia is the only one who cares, and part of him dies inside (own private suicide) Part 2: Nobody cares that St. Jimmy is dead. "Nobody cares" is something that is throughout the album. No one caring about the death of St. Jimmy is just another example. Jesus of Suburbia goes to some mindless job filling out paper work. He would rather be with his friends. He would rather have Whatshername. He would rather do anything else. He wants to escape. Part 3: A sing-song mocking inside Jesus of Suburbia's head. Everyone left him, nobody cares. He really has nothing left where he is living. Part 4: A postcard to Jesus of Suburbia from a former friend, Tunny. Tunny is saying that he is happy living a rock and roll life. He moved away a while ago, and he is trying to say that he is happy. This makes Jesus of Suburbia realize how unhappy he is now. (On a side note, this is Tre's song, and doesn't have a lot to do with the story. That's why it's a post card so it doesn't hurt the story) Part 5: He realizes there is no reason to stay where he is. He desides to go back home. That's basically the end of the story. His journey is over. It's not a happy ending, but it isn't a sad ending either. In a way, this story is a lot about Jesus of Suburbia growing up. (think Catcher in the Rye). Like I said, it's not the happiest ending, but there is still a chapter left.

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