| The New Pornographers – Valkyrie in the Roller Disco Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| P.S. I think the whole wistful feeling of the song fits this interpretation, too. | |
| The New Pornographers – Valkyrie in the Roller Disco Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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I agree with the others about it being a song of encouragement for someone to have the time of their life, but the other interpretations are missing a significant detail: that this song is addressed to "Valkyrie." A valkyrie is a mythological woman who collects the souls of the dead who have fallen in battle. That seems like a very powerful symbol, that she is bringing about the end of something for somebody who was fighting to the end. My guess would be that "Valkyrie" is a woman who is ending a relationship with the singer, but it could be any situation where someone is bringing about the end of something. The rest of the song is saying that they shouldn't just end it quietly, but instead make a real night of it. Don't just go away quietly and let it end, but make it go out with a bang. If it is about a relationship, he is probably saying that they should have some amazing night together before the relationship is finally over. "Do your worst, do your worst" further sounds like she is ending something, and he is accepting that but he is going to make something of it before it's all over. |
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