I don't think it's so much the big city as it is being out of your element. And, when you're in a place that just doesn't fit you, you do begin to doubt all the things which make you you. It's such a downer, but this song always makes me feel better if I'm down. Especially if I feel out of place in recent days, I can listen to this and relate to it. Especially since this song, more than anything (at least for me), seems to be about not being able to relate to your surroundings ("empty faces"). So, when I feel like I can't relate to those around me, this song is a real uplift, since I can still relate to Jim.
I don't think it's so much the big city as it is being out of your element. And, when you're in a place that just doesn't fit you, you do begin to doubt all the things which make you you. It's such a downer, but this song always makes me feel better if I'm down. Especially if I feel out of place in recent days, I can listen to this and relate to it. Especially since this song, more than anything (at least for me), seems to be about not being able to relate to your surroundings ("empty faces"). So, when I feel like I can't relate to those around me, this song is a real uplift, since I can still relate to Jim.