Interesting to note that Saint Sebastian is considered a gay/LGBTQ icon, which might have been significant in the 80s when homophobia was being pushed by the UK Conservative government at the time.
Interesting to note that Saint Sebastian is considered a gay/LGBTQ icon, which might have been significant in the 80s when homophobia was being pushed by the UK Conservative government at the time.
The Dolphin is a U-boat. Hear the pings at the beginning.
The Dolphin is a U-boat. Hear the pings at the beginning.
I used to think this "friend" was John Lennon. It's probably what John told anyone at the time.
I used to think this "friend" was John Lennon. It's probably what John told anyone at the time.
~ Mike is addressing himself ~
~ Mike is addressing himself ~
This song is about never learning from your mistakes, and the absurdity of always blaming everything except yourself for your problems - "and let the suit keep wearing you".
This song is about never learning from your mistakes, and the absurdity of always blaming everything except yourself for your problems - "and let the suit keep wearing you".
Specifically, wanting to make friends but instead repeatedly making enemies, and then making things worse instead of breaking bread.
Specifically, wanting to make friends but instead repeatedly making enemies, and then making things worse instead of breaking bread.
Ironically, this all comes of feeling insecure and defensive about being judged and made an enemy of, prompting one to 'pre-emptively' strike first, thus making another enemy, and in the process self-sabotaging and making an enemy of yourself, instead of looking out for yourself.
Ironically, this all comes of feeling insecure and defensive about being judged and made an enemy of, prompting one to 'pre-emptively' strike first, thus making another enemy, and in the process self-sabotaging and making an enemy of yourself, instead of looking out for yourself.
It was never about the enemy.
Unless, that is, you have come to the conclusion that you've only ever had one enemy, and that enemy is oneself.
You couldn't break bread with yourself. You are your own worst enemy.
You were probably the last person who figured it out.
I'm thinking it's inspired by Margaret Atwood's books. The government is slowly taking control over people. Red or blue. We're being manipulated into what we think about. Controlling who we are. People stare at a screen & pay endless bills. We're fucked.
I'm thinking it's inspired by Margaret Atwood's books. The government is slowly taking control over people. Red or blue. We're being manipulated into what we think about. Controlling who we are. People stare at a screen & pay endless bills. We're fucked.
To me, this song is for every girl/women/mother who needs to hear that they're beautiful.
To me, this song is for every girl/women/mother who needs to hear that they're beautiful.
As a fellow Capricorn I really vibe with these lyrics. Capricorns are said to be masters of reinventing themselves to reach the top of “the mountain” and eventually “the sun”, IYKYK. I have turned away from so many things and become so many different people on the way. For a Capricorn “I will disappear” is a warning. That’s how we say “You’re not headed my direction and I can waist my time on you instead of my dreams.” Then we’re gone.
As a fellow Capricorn I really vibe with these lyrics. Capricorns are said to be masters of reinventing themselves to reach the top of “the mountain” and eventually “the sun”, IYKYK. I have turned away from so many things and become so many different people on the way. For a Capricorn “I will disappear” is a warning. That’s how we say “You’re not headed my direction and I can waist my time on you instead of my dreams.” Then we’re gone.
In the video we se a bunch of scenery about everyone digging and working tirelessly to uncover something great. Some fall off to the wayside in the process. Then some come attempting to steal what’s been unearthed. Definitely Capricorn vibes, excellently expressed video, solid lyrics.
Bourbon. Definitely Bourbon…
Bourbon. Definitely Bourbon…
I always wondered if this was DH taking a jab at JO.
I always wondered if this was DH taking a jab at JO.
Paul Simpson described the song as an "insanely ambitious, righteous coming together of man, myth and magic".
Paul Simpson described the song as an "insanely ambitious, righteous coming together of man, myth and magic".