I'd say he's a huge cynic and misanthrope, which is one of the main reasons that some people like him so much. How often is genuine and heartfelt advice given out of pure altruism? How often is anything done out of altruism? I don't think bejar postures at all, for which I am grateful. His lyrics are terribly cryptic though, I agree.
This song seems like its a conversation with someone who doesn't allow themself any satisfaction. It could be about someone who really buys into the protestant work ethic and works a grind sort of job-- he is telling them to strike, or quit, or do something different, because they're miserable. Or it could be less literal than that and just be about someone who doesn't allow themself to feel included or to have any fun. They're weighted down by some sort of self-imposed obligation. I can relate to this.
I'd say he's a huge cynic and misanthrope, which is one of the main reasons that some people like him so much. How often is genuine and heartfelt advice given out of pure altruism? How often is anything done out of altruism? I don't think bejar postures at all, for which I am grateful. His lyrics are terribly cryptic though, I agree.
This song seems like its a conversation with someone who doesn't allow themself any satisfaction. It could be about someone who really buys into the protestant work ethic and works a grind sort of job-- he is telling them to strike, or quit, or do something different, because they're miserable. Or it could be less literal than that and just be about someone who doesn't allow themself to feel included or to have any fun. They're weighted down by some sort of self-imposed obligation. I can relate to this.