| Temple of the Dog – Hunger Strike Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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I agree that this song is about people in positions of power and wealth exerting dominance over those less well of than ourselves (e.g. in the 3rd world), but i'd also like to add a different interpretation of the song... The lyrics of the song remind me of human abuse of animals for meat (and dairy) production. Taking a more literal interpretation of the lyrics, the overall theme of food and a hunger strike could be seen as a protest against the treatment of animals for the food industry. "But it's on the table, The fire is cooking" - cooking and serving food of animal origin, "farming babies" - rearing young specifically to be killed and eaten. "But I can't feed on the powerless" could be interpreted as the fact that animals are unable to communicate with people effectively enough to protest against their mistreatment, and the idea that animals are infact enslaved by us ("While the slaves are working"). The reference to blood is also obviously linked to the preparation of animals for meat products. Overall the fact that the food choice to be 'stolen' in replacement of this system is bread - a non-animal food product. This is a personal interpretation, so not what I think the song was intentially written about, but possibly an interesting way of looking at the lyrics. P.S who is this Thruthusedtohurt guy and why is he/she writing about kurt cobain on a page about Temple of the Dog lyrics?! Also, whether it is "going" or "growing", the message is pretty much the same. Peace out dudes :) |
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| Mad Season – Wake Up Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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this song is fanatastic, in my opinion the best on "Above". The combination of the focus on Layne's voice and lyrics and Mike McCready's guitar is priceless. Though, I have to add in response to some peoples comments, this song should be a warning of what drug use can get you into, but that doesn't mean the take home message is that they are "shit" or "evil". Many peoples lives, including the musicians who made the fantastic album from which this song is taken, have had their lives enhanced and their minds opened by taking drugs. The difference is avoiding becoming hooked, and realising while drugs experiences can be fantastic, they should'nt take over your life. You should have things to live for other than just getting wasted. A fine line people try to walk and some fail, ruining it for everyone. Bear it in mind before dissing something which you may not have experienced for yourselves... |
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