Following on ratanx's point...Michael Stipe has often used striking phrases in his lyrics (or as the titles of songs) that have little connection to the meaning of the song in which they appear. What's the Frequency Kenneth, for example. It's an interesting technique, which is often effective, but one could argue that it's an attempt to add the impression of gravitas to a song that's not really "about" anything, but I don't think Stipe is that cynical.
Following on ratanx's point...Michael Stipe has often used striking phrases in his lyrics (or as the titles of songs) that have little connection to the meaning of the song in which they appear. What's the Frequency Kenneth, for example. It's an interesting technique, which is often effective, but one could argue that it's an attempt to add the impression of gravitas to a song that's not really "about" anything, but I don't think Stipe is that cynical.