this song is, at least thematically, about neon genesis evangelion (an amazing anime series from the mid 90s). the title (along with the title of another song on the album, 'unfamiliar ceiling') is straight from the series.
in the series, hedgehog's dilemma refers to the problem of an introvert who wants to be close to others. no matter how close the 'hedgehog' tries to get, its natural defense mechanisms prevent it from intamacy. the same is true of someone who is introverted. they may desire love and companionship, but their innate defense mechanisms prevent them from doing so. (in the series, the 'hedgehog' is the main character, shinji.)
there's alot of imagery in the lyrics to support this meaning. i think the greatest lines of the song are: "So I see you've built yourself a fortress too, but when compared to these walls yours seems bare like an old cocoon". it really goes along with the hedgehog's dilemma idea.
this song is, at least thematically, about neon genesis evangelion (an amazing anime series from the mid 90s). the title (along with the title of another song on the album, 'unfamiliar ceiling') is straight from the series.
in the series, hedgehog's dilemma refers to the problem of an introvert who wants to be close to others. no matter how close the 'hedgehog' tries to get, its natural defense mechanisms prevent it from intamacy. the same is true of someone who is introverted. they may desire love and companionship, but their innate defense mechanisms prevent them from doing so. (in the series, the 'hedgehog' is the main character, shinji.)
there's alot of imagery in the lyrics to support this meaning. i think the greatest lines of the song are: "So I see you've built yourself a fortress too, but when compared to these walls yours seems bare like an old cocoon". it really goes along with the hedgehog's dilemma idea.