I want to add one thing. In my previous post I don't develop the idea of "not knowing" adequately.
The idea is (meetjoeblack hints at this) "being lost" as actually being more in touch reality than those who think they know what they're doing, and why. Each stanza explores a unique take on this. In some ways, this might be post-modern, though it's arguable that the best art thru the ages touches on this theme; e.g., the myth of Eris, Macbeth, Thurber's "Let Your Mind Alone," etc.
@razajac wow. That's deep. I've been a huge fan of TMBG for years and the lyrics to "Whistling in the Dark" have always been a mystery to me. Thank you for your thoughtful interpretation.
@razajac wow. That's deep. I've been a huge fan of TMBG for years and the lyrics to "Whistling in the Dark" have always been a mystery to me. Thank you for your thoughtful interpretation.
I want to add one thing. In my previous post I don't develop the idea of "not knowing" adequately.
The idea is (meetjoeblack hints at this) "being lost" as actually being more in touch reality than those who think they know what they're doing, and why. Each stanza explores a unique take on this. In some ways, this might be post-modern, though it's arguable that the best art thru the ages touches on this theme; e.g., the myth of Eris, Macbeth, Thurber's "Let Your Mind Alone," etc.
@razajac wow. That's deep. I've been a huge fan of TMBG for years and the lyrics to "Whistling in the Dark" have always been a mystery to me. Thank you for your thoughtful interpretation.
@razajac wow. That's deep. I've been a huge fan of TMBG for years and the lyrics to "Whistling in the Dark" have always been a mystery to me. Thank you for your thoughtful interpretation.