| Devotchka – How It Ends Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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"Muslims do believe they are dying for the greater good of their country/people/god, and regardless of what you say or think, it's their belief" - don't assume all Muslims believe these suicide bombers are dying for any good cause. Ask any educated moderate muslim what he thinks of a suicide bomber and I'm sure he'll tell you it is a corruption of their faith. There is NO justification or glory in a suicide bomber's or any terrorist's path - only twisted anger and hatred for those they simplistically blame for all their problems. I don't believe such a person capable of such beautiful sentiments expressed in this song, only hatred of those they are about to kill. This song, i believe is about someone searching for faith as imminent death approaches. The death will probably be a sacrifice to protect the innocent, not kill the innocent. I'm thinking more along the lines of Gary Cooper in High Noon - facing impossible odds for what you believe to be right. The protagonist in this song would stand between a suicide bomber and his intended victims even though he knew he would be killed. |
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| Malcolm Middleton – Solemn Thirsty Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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Well, I think Solemn Thirsty is an alcoholic. In fact I think from the sound of it he is likely to drink himself to death. He and the girl are in love, however he sees that he is an incredibly damaged and damaging person, likely to drag her into his depression and alcoholism. So he ends the relationship and tears himself away. In fact he may even suicide, or perhaps leaves town. Whatever happens it seems to be pretty final and it seems to be an act of sacrifice for her happiness and right to thrive. The song references a nursery rhyme Solomon Grundy - which you can Google. It is very beautiful, and very tragic. |
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