| The Wallflowers – Murder 101 Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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I always interpreted this song (for myself) as a commentary on education & society, although I could be taking his metaphor too literally. I actually really like therealsvenden's interpretation and think it fills in gaps that mine doesn't. I had the idea that we live in a culture in which we are constantly bombarded by information (I always thought I knew enough/I didn't want to learn this stuff) and we're expected to go through years upon years of schooling before we can secure an income (I can't graduate unskilled/They don't excuse the young/This is Murder 101). Everyone is evaluated against massive standards (They'll grade you on a curve/They're including everyone) and life has taken on a quicker pace (Find yourself another heart that needs a rest). Anyone else have other interpretations? |
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| Bob Dylan – Queen Jane Approximately Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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Every song has a special significance to each person - it's what's most useful to them. That being said, one may or may not find this useful. Joan Baez Interpretation: Firstly, Joan sang a song called "The Death of Queen Jane" on her 1964 album, "Joan Baez/5." Secondly, there are several references that could easily be interpreted regarding her: "the bandits that you turn your other cheek to" (she was an activist) "when your father to your sister, he explains/That you're tired of yourself and all of your creations" (She was a "creator" in the sense that she interpreted songs. Her sister Mimi was also a singer) I interpret the refrain of "Won't you come see me Queen Jane" as Dylan sarcastically implying "when you're whole world falls apart, why don't you come see me then." The theatrical suggestions he makes in each stanza insinuate that none of these things will actually happen, and in a way, what he's actually telling her is not to come and see him. |
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