Now, I've heard someone mention how Pinback likes to pick random historical places or names to name their songs. Maybe this one is no different. Clemenceau was the leader of France during WWI. The only thing I can sense that would cause some kind of depression or shame by looking at this guy's wiki is this:
As a framer of the postwar Treaty of Versailles, he opposed leniency toward Germany after WWI. Since most people believe the effects of his decision contributed to the events that lead to World War II, Clemenceau's historical reputation can be argued to have suffered as a result.
Face it: because of this man's decision to be too hard on Germany in WWI, WWII began even more swiftly and deadly.
Anywho, this song is definitely one of the most depressing I have ever heard. I listen to it whenever I feel down.
Now, I've heard someone mention how Pinback likes to pick random historical places or names to name their songs. Maybe this one is no different. Clemenceau was the leader of France during WWI. The only thing I can sense that would cause some kind of depression or shame by looking at this guy's wiki is this: As a framer of the postwar Treaty of Versailles, he opposed leniency toward Germany after WWI. Since most people believe the effects of his decision contributed to the events that lead to World War II, Clemenceau's historical reputation can be argued to have suffered as a result. Face it: because of this man's decision to be too hard on Germany in WWI, WWII began even more swiftly and deadly. Anywho, this song is definitely one of the most depressing I have ever heard. I listen to it whenever I feel down.