Happiness/The Gondola Man Lyrics

Lyric discussion by raukoiel 

Cover art for Happiness/The Gondola Man lyrics by Elliott Smith

Is it completely crazy that this song REALLY reminds me of Brokeback Mountain? For some reason, it completely fits the story. Not saying either influenced the other (the book was out a few years ago,) just pointing out a parallel-

Jack is playing out a false life, he's killed in the road. His wife lies about how he was killed after he's dead. Everyone is unhappy and has to keep on lying to protect themselves/others.

Sad.