| Slow Gherkin – Shed Some Skin Lyrics | 9 years ago |
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I always thought this song was about the ill-effects of those young 20-somethings who have who have claimed to be struck by some kind "wanderlust" or romantic need to travel. Often times to places of historical importance either artistic or literary. Without actually being pragmatic about the logistics of living in a new country. This is also viewed as sort of an eccentric stopgap and passage or rite into adulthood by doing something completely selfish. In the second narrative told by the author the protagonist finally realizes the error of their ways by giving false credence to the idea of being “enlightened” by travel and is both thankful and relieved to be back in the U.S.A. The last part of the song explains that while the protagonists are off looking for a better way of life those of us who are left behind will enjoy the good life in our beautiful country that we have all grown to love. The overall theme serves as a warning to the listener it’s not the place that changes you it’s you who changes. The last couple lines in the song are supposed to be ironic about “the walls closing” in since the author of the song doesn’t exactly feel stifled by his options to stay in his home country. The song’s title is about how despite where you grow up we all grow up we all grow up regardless. |
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