While I don't think Tweedy or any of the other guys in Wilco are too thrilled about corporate radio or the record industry, I don't think this song is really about either one. It seems almost like they are making fun of the people who claim nothing good is on the radio, and that the only good music comes from obscure, unattractive bands. This is further supported by the final verse which expands the subject from just songs on the radio to all songs that could be sung. If the best songs won't even GET sung, what is the point of caring what makes it to the radio?
Essentially, I think they are making the point that you can't go through life worrying about these imaginary "bests". I wish I could say I was at this point, but I doubt I was the only person to go online and google the names he mentions in this song.
Music is susceptible to interpretations and this song is indirect. With those two elements combined you have a song that breaks the boundaries of meaning. If you hate corporate records you'll see this as a slight against "Pro-Tools" and the Pro- Tools that run the industry. If you hate snobby Indie Rockers then you'll see it as a slight against them. The meaning lies in the agenda of the listener.
From what I gathered, Tweedy is not a Dylan type lyricist. Unlike Dylan, he isn't trying to loose you in the words, he wants you along for the ride. So, his...
Music is susceptible to interpretations and this song is indirect. With those two elements combined you have a song that breaks the boundaries of meaning. If you hate corporate records you'll see this as a slight against "Pro-Tools" and the Pro- Tools that run the industry. If you hate snobby Indie Rockers then you'll see it as a slight against them. The meaning lies in the agenda of the listener.
From what I gathered, Tweedy is not a Dylan type lyricist. Unlike Dylan, he isn't trying to loose you in the words, he wants you along for the ride. So, his lyrics are predominately transparent. The deduction of my constant pontificating is, that Tweedy was saying that there are some great bands that will never be signed. He isn't trying to make a blanket statement about the record industry. He's saying there are some bands that will be great and never signed (The late Captain Nowhere for example).
Best of all this is another timeless, catchy song, by a band that seems to be good for at least three of these a record. I think this song was added on the end of the album as a release from the depression and somber melodies of the rest of the album.
While I don't think Tweedy or any of the other guys in Wilco are too thrilled about corporate radio or the record industry, I don't think this song is really about either one. It seems almost like they are making fun of the people who claim nothing good is on the radio, and that the only good music comes from obscure, unattractive bands. This is further supported by the final verse which expands the subject from just songs on the radio to all songs that could be sung. If the best songs won't even GET sung, what is the point of caring what makes it to the radio?
Essentially, I think they are making the point that you can't go through life worrying about these imaginary "bests". I wish I could say I was at this point, but I doubt I was the only person to go online and google the names he mentions in this song.
Music is susceptible to interpretations and this song is indirect. With those two elements combined you have a song that breaks the boundaries of meaning. If you hate corporate records you'll see this as a slight against "Pro-Tools" and the Pro- Tools that run the industry. If you hate snobby Indie Rockers then you'll see it as a slight against them. The meaning lies in the agenda of the listener. From what I gathered, Tweedy is not a Dylan type lyricist. Unlike Dylan, he isn't trying to loose you in the words, he wants you along for the ride. So, his...
Music is susceptible to interpretations and this song is indirect. With those two elements combined you have a song that breaks the boundaries of meaning. If you hate corporate records you'll see this as a slight against "Pro-Tools" and the Pro- Tools that run the industry. If you hate snobby Indie Rockers then you'll see it as a slight against them. The meaning lies in the agenda of the listener. From what I gathered, Tweedy is not a Dylan type lyricist. Unlike Dylan, he isn't trying to loose you in the words, he wants you along for the ride. So, his lyrics are predominately transparent. The deduction of my constant pontificating is, that Tweedy was saying that there are some great bands that will never be signed. He isn't trying to make a blanket statement about the record industry. He's saying there are some bands that will be great and never signed (The late Captain Nowhere for example). Best of all this is another timeless, catchy song, by a band that seems to be good for at least three of these a record. I think this song was added on the end of the album as a release from the depression and somber melodies of the rest of the album.