Excellent use of instrumental variety. Differs from the rest of the album in its slow pace and lazy, relaxed vocals. The most interesting aspect, however, lies in the possible interpretations of the (not surprisingly) ambiguous lyrics.
Personal Interpretation:
Spoken to a former love interest ~
Come back into my life again, let's start from scratch. Forget reality let's live a dream together. Follow your instincts.
You shouldn't be afraid this time. I'll make sure you don't get hurt again. Why can't you see there's no need for a crisis? Everything's okay.
How did it come to be, that our relationship was doomed? (i.e. tied to a railroad). It's really up to you to set us free...let our souls, our bodies fade away (into the dream). Everything will be okay.
The final verse confirms this interpretation, in my eyes.
It's retrospective. He was loved, and made a mistake, wasn't able to be the better man - leading to the end of the relationship.
In this song he begs for another chance, tries to convince and almost manipulate the girl into trusting him. Yet there's a touch of desperate hopelessness, as if he realizes he's asking too much.
A satisfying interpretation? It seems to work for me.
Hoodoo in definition means 2 things. 1: Magic healing and control. 2: To bring bad luck. Both of these things could back up your interpretation. I personally can't stop from imagining two lovers in a world where humans are not the alpha males, ex; war of the worlds. Who are forced to travel in hiding while they watch their world go up in flames, trying to dream of a time of a time when everything was OK. They eventually die together. I can't really be bothered to show you the hints but I'm sure if you listen to it you...
Hoodoo in definition means 2 things. 1: Magic healing and control. 2: To bring bad luck. Both of these things could back up your interpretation. I personally can't stop from imagining two lovers in a world where humans are not the alpha males, ex; war of the worlds. Who are forced to travel in hiding while they watch their world go up in flames, trying to dream of a time of a time when everything was OK. They eventually die together. I can't really be bothered to show you the hints but I'm sure if you listen to it you could get the idea.
Opinion:
Excellent use of instrumental variety. Differs from the rest of the album in its slow pace and lazy, relaxed vocals. The most interesting aspect, however, lies in the possible interpretations of the (not surprisingly) ambiguous lyrics.
Personal Interpretation:
Spoken to a former love interest ~
Come back into my life again, let's start from scratch. Forget reality let's live a dream together. Follow your instincts.
You shouldn't be afraid this time. I'll make sure you don't get hurt again. Why can't you see there's no need for a crisis? Everything's okay.
How did it come to be, that our relationship was doomed? (i.e. tied to a railroad). It's really up to you to set us free...let our souls, our bodies fade away (into the dream). Everything will be okay.
The final verse confirms this interpretation, in my eyes.
It's retrospective. He was loved, and made a mistake, wasn't able to be the better man - leading to the end of the relationship.
In this song he begs for another chance, tries to convince and almost manipulate the girl into trusting him. Yet there's a touch of desperate hopelessness, as if he realizes he's asking too much.
A satisfying interpretation? It seems to work for me.
Hoodoo in definition means 2 things. 1: Magic healing and control. 2: To bring bad luck. Both of these things could back up your interpretation. I personally can't stop from imagining two lovers in a world where humans are not the alpha males, ex; war of the worlds. Who are forced to travel in hiding while they watch their world go up in flames, trying to dream of a time of a time when everything was OK. They eventually die together. I can't really be bothered to show you the hints but I'm sure if you listen to it you...
Hoodoo in definition means 2 things. 1: Magic healing and control. 2: To bring bad luck. Both of these things could back up your interpretation. I personally can't stop from imagining two lovers in a world where humans are not the alpha males, ex; war of the worlds. Who are forced to travel in hiding while they watch their world go up in flames, trying to dream of a time of a time when everything was OK. They eventually die together. I can't really be bothered to show you the hints but I'm sure if you listen to it you could get the idea.