Schizophrenia Lyrics
Yeah, the meaning is pretty clear for a Sonic Youth song, but what I think is more thought provoking than the lyrical content is the musical content. The music further expands on the idea of a split personality by being arranged in a jagged style. The song is divided up into roughly three major sections, a part for each of the characters in the song and the ending could be thought of as a resolution of sorts. Each section is conneced by brief, but electrifying transitions. This song is bubbling with life. It's one of my favorites because of its thematic merits and its flawless execution.
@reidbottorff darn right fella
@reidbottorff darn right fella
not sure what this is about, but ive always liked to think that this is about how thurston met kim
I like that thought
I like that thought
I could be completely wrong and probably am but maybe... he went to go see a friend to talk about some trouble he is in, and I think the line "schizophrenia is taking me home" refers to that all of a sudden his troubles seem kind of insignificant because of the troubles his friend's sister has, and he's starting to feel better about whatever is troubling him.
@gjg13 If the lyrics above are correct and the quotes are in the right place, the girl is the one saying "schizophrenia is taking me home." This would make sense since she is the one acting crazy. I think he is realizing that he should not judge her negatively, since she is perfectly comfortable being schizophrenic.
@gjg13 If the lyrics above are correct and the quotes are in the right place, the girl is the one saying "schizophrenia is taking me home." This would make sense since she is the one acting crazy. I think he is realizing that he should not judge her negatively, since she is perfectly comfortable being schizophrenic.
Schizophrenia literally means "split-mind" which is essentially what the two halves of the song are attempting to convey. Its been touched on before, but Sister was inspired the life and writings of Phillip K. Dick who not only had Schizophrenia but also a twin sister who died when he was a baby.
classic sonic youth
This song is crazy. I love it. I have no idea what he's talking about, but that's ok. Why hasn't anyone commented on it? It's genius.
the first verse is just a little story thingy. the second verse is a little more vague, maybe it's from the crazy sister's point of view? great song
schizophrenia is taking me home...
this is one of my favourite songs. im secretly and deeply in love with my friend's sister and this song reminds me of her. "she keeps coming closer..."
yeah such a great song, i love it too !! The first part is a little story in which Thurston explain that he met a very strange girl schizophrenic...
the second part is the girl that talk ( Kim's voice ) and try to explain her pain....
just a thought... maybe i'm wrong