Wretched Songs

While I like the slow part of the song very much, I think the fast one is quite trivial. But I think they have done it on purpose, as the "awful songs" in the lyrics refer to exactly this part. What a genious one should be to write boring melodies on purpose. And Lytle is of course! I am curious whether someone share the same idea, so let me know!

Yes, I agree, the contrast is definitely seen there. It seems like it fits with a sort of subtext of writer's block, which as a musician I can sort of feel the same way that when I am trying to do something musically interesting but I am lacking inspiration I end up doing something just really repetitive, with an attempt at energy, but a fast pace isn't indicative of creative energy really.

On some days when I am less patient I do just skip to the parts that are built around the vocals.

I hear what both you guys are saying, but he does do this live on The Windfall Varietal album and calls it a really depressing song. I think depressing for him, perhaps, because those moments of inspiration are far and few between as time goes by, and what if they altogether disappear. Writer's block 100%, maybe that's why he called it quits with Grandaddy for a while. Probably not because his solo albums are absolutely inspired and fantastic. Jason Lytle is definitely a genius when it comes to his poetic songwriting skills, and of course his music that lines right up with those lyrics. Love this man, he is an inspiration for sure.