Ashes of American Flags Lyrics

Lyric discussion by jfioajeo740239w 

Cover art for Ashes of American Flags lyrics by Wilco

Jeff Tweedy reminds me so much of Bob Dylan on this song.
This seems to me to just be about how empty life can become, hece ashes of american flags. He just wants something new and different.
The part where he signs "I know I would die if I could come back new" just says it all. Great song.