This entire album is incredibly lyrically dense. This particular song has a few ambiguous, problematic occurances that refer to other songs as well as other albums entirely.
The first major problem is identifying which of the three major characters (if any) is the persona adopted by Finn in the song. In the song "Multitude of Casualties" we find that "he was getting with HER little hoodrat friend." So it is likely that the persona is being questioned by a female, which leaves us wondering whether or not the hoodrat friend is Halleluiah or a friend of hers.
The song "How a Resurrection Really Feels," tells us that "Halleluiah was a hoodrat." Thus, it's probable that Hallelujah is the hoodrat being mentioned in the song. We also find in "Banging Camp," that Hallelujah has some connection to 'penetration park,' which points to her being the female in question. So, most likely the person being addressed by the persona is a friend of Hallelujah's.
Now, going out on a limb here- in "Cattle and the Creeping things" Gideon is said to have seen someone (probably Holly) in Denver and he notes that "she was contagious"("i heard gideon did you in denver.") so it's possible that it is Gideon who has gotten with Holly; pointing to his existence as the insincere persona in this song.
Of course, it's also entirely possible that the speaker is NOT one of the three main characters and that the song stands alone apart from Holly. But, Finn loves to entertwine his songs and weave seemingly simple stories that are actually quite complex so I would wager that Gideon is involved. If someone has other ideas, let me know, I'm very curious as to how other people believe this song fits into the continuity.
I think your first reason is why this song is NOT about Holly but about whoever Gideon is messing around with.
I think your first reason is why this song is NOT about Holly but about whoever Gideon is messing around with.
Holly isn't supposed to be considered a hoodrat until How A Resurrection Really feels: "...now you finally know that". I think our protagonist is in denial of what Holly is because of his love for her.
Holly isn't supposed to be considered a hoodrat until How A Resurrection Really feels: "...now you finally know that". I think our protagonist is in denial of what Holly is because of his love for her.
This entire album is incredibly lyrically dense. This particular song has a few ambiguous, problematic occurances that refer to other songs as well as other albums entirely. The first major problem is identifying which of the three major characters (if any) is the persona adopted by Finn in the song. In the song "Multitude of Casualties" we find that "he was getting with HER little hoodrat friend." So it is likely that the persona is being questioned by a female, which leaves us wondering whether or not the hoodrat friend is Halleluiah or a friend of hers. The song "How a Resurrection Really Feels," tells us that "Halleluiah was a hoodrat." Thus, it's probable that Hallelujah is the hoodrat being mentioned in the song. We also find in "Banging Camp," that Hallelujah has some connection to 'penetration park,' which points to her being the female in question. So, most likely the person being addressed by the persona is a friend of Hallelujah's. Now, going out on a limb here- in "Cattle and the Creeping things" Gideon is said to have seen someone (probably Holly) in Denver and he notes that "she was contagious"("i heard gideon did you in denver.") so it's possible that it is Gideon who has gotten with Holly; pointing to his existence as the insincere persona in this song. Of course, it's also entirely possible that the speaker is NOT one of the three main characters and that the song stands alone apart from Holly. But, Finn loves to entertwine his songs and weave seemingly simple stories that are actually quite complex so I would wager that Gideon is involved. If someone has other ideas, let me know, I'm very curious as to how other people believe this song fits into the continuity.
I think your first reason is why this song is NOT about Holly but about whoever Gideon is messing around with.
I think your first reason is why this song is NOT about Holly but about whoever Gideon is messing around with.
Holly isn't supposed to be considered a hoodrat until How A Resurrection Really feels: "...now you finally know that". I think our protagonist is in denial of what Holly is because of his love for her.
Holly isn't supposed to be considered a hoodrat until How A Resurrection Really feels: "...now you finally know that". I think our protagonist is in denial of what Holly is because of his love for her.
I always assumed the narrator was talking to Holly, and he's screwed one of her friends....I see that as part of Holly's awakening
I always assumed the narrator was talking to Holly, and he's screwed one of her friends....I see that as part of Holly's awakening