| The White Stripes – This Protector Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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First of I do not think that anyone can definitively state what this song is about, interpretation is of musical expression is left for the listener, as it should be. that being said i have a hard time making a strong connection to the oil related disaster in west virginia and i think those people who believe its related to the mothman prophecies need to look deeper into music and not take it so literal. in my opinion, which is all i can offer, this song is about a person coming to a realization of self confidence and understanding. this protector is the guard that has kept the true nature and character of the person confided within itself, similar to how pink floyds wall keeps all things out. The "so many thoughts" are locked inside the persons head and everyone he/she knows, the 300 people in west virginia, have no idea what character and thoughts actually lie in the person's brain. The realization comes when the person finds that the "sound" is the beginning of his/her change and it is not coming from an outside person or friend, through the door, but rather from his/herself, seemingly up through the floor and through the body. and the true power to this song comes from that is the end of the album, but rather than a closing thought or emotion, it actually leaves it as the rebirth and new beginnging of this persons life, a life previously, he/she is plagued by feeling alone and protecting his/herself from judgement or whichever, "but now," he/she can live life as it should be, free from the confines of this protector. again just my interpretation and im sure ive messed up some shit or missed something but i thought id throw out my take on it to hopefully change and benefit the way you see it |
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