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| Steely Dan – Any World (That I'm Welcome To) Lyrics
| 14 years ago
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Beautiful song about searching for meaning in the face of alienation. The singer is determined to find happiness and believes it is possible, even though he has suffered. Maybe existentialist. |
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| Steely Dan – Bodhisattva Lyrics
| 14 years ago
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I think this song is very cynical. The Bodhisattva is a hypocrit, demanding that followers relinquish material possessions, while he has "sparkling china" and maybe shiny, lacquered Japan Black furniture. The follower is insincere. He's excited about selling his "house in town," which implies that he will keep his other homes (the country home, the getaway in the Caribbeans). He was probably planning on selling his intown house anyway for tax purposes. The fast-pace of the song indicates the lack of depth and commitment of the follower. |
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