| Moby – Extreme Ways Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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Not that any opinion matters; only his; but I feel that this song represents a life style that he experienced at one time in his past that he felt was casually accepted; but not necessarily what he desired. I would akin it to the "extreme" rock star attitude of sex, clubs, musical experiences with different artists; possibly drugs; etc... Unfortunately, in the beginning, this "extreme" lifestyle was acceptable; but confusing. It was the "Color of His Sea"; The Perfect Color (Him)". It seperated his belief in what he normally accepted; from the extreme pseudo-fun lifestyle that he was experiencing. He tolerated or endured it for a while because it seemed appropriate. It some instances, he even might have embraced it. "Did you ever like it planned?" might posssibly refer to a free flowing life style that has no boundaries or structure. "Did you ever like it planned?" makes me think that spontaneity; or "a take it as it comes" attitude was prevalent during this time in his life. His "I would stand in line for this", and his "there's always room in life for this" acceptance (or sarcasm) may indicate that at that time he felt it was a great and awesome thing to experience or endure. It may have been what he thought he needed; but it soon "fell apart". Over time, I think he realized that the particular life style he was leading was not really ever what he desired (or craved). He came to a point where he had to "close down everything" towards it; or, assumptuously, get consumed by it. He saw too much ""heartache, blindness, and dirty things" to continue. Basically, his better judgment prevailed. As some have indicated, there was a sort of "resurrection", which I think the final statemnet might indicate "...always good in life for this". Possibly, he realized his life style wasn't giving him what he needed; so he changed his ways; and knew that there is also good in life for his newly selected option. Once again...all speculation. The lyrics and song are awesome no matter how you interpret them. I wish I had that kind of talent. |
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