I think any specific historical reference my be stretching it. Also, any feminist reading is a bit one sided. For me, the deeper message, whether intended by Emilie or not, is the fact that life is not always what we want it to be, but it is important to accept that what is is and defiantly make the most of it. I see the narrator's attitude as an example we should all aspire toward in handling life's disappointments.
Im thinking that no rational person thinks that this song is a cry to "just make the best of a situation". First of all, having affairs, pretending to menstruate and staying drunk is hardly much of a solution. And even with all the passive aggression she can muster she still wishes she was dead. Sure, arranged marriage and no chance of divorce was the way for much of history, but I doubt too many people did any better then she did. There are things in life we can't change. But being forced to be with someone you don't love is...
Im thinking that no rational person thinks that this song is a cry to "just make the best of a situation". First of all, having affairs, pretending to menstruate and staying drunk is hardly much of a solution. And even with all the passive aggression she can muster she still wishes she was dead. Sure, arranged marriage and no chance of divorce was the way for much of history, but I doubt too many people did any better then she did. There are things in life we can't change. But being forced to be with someone you don't love is simply too much of a soul crushing experience for the regular mortal. Im thinkingher best bet is too invest in some arsenic.
That said...I do believe that she is talking about a particular person. The message is universal...but I think she had someone in mind.
Also..Peacock is pretty clearly a euphamism for something else. I don't think the girl refuses to swallow....something else.
I think any specific historical reference my be stretching it. Also, any feminist reading is a bit one sided. For me, the deeper message, whether intended by Emilie or not, is the fact that life is not always what we want it to be, but it is important to accept that what is is and defiantly make the most of it. I see the narrator's attitude as an example we should all aspire toward in handling life's disappointments.
Im thinking that no rational person thinks that this song is a cry to "just make the best of a situation". First of all, having affairs, pretending to menstruate and staying drunk is hardly much of a solution. And even with all the passive aggression she can muster she still wishes she was dead. Sure, arranged marriage and no chance of divorce was the way for much of history, but I doubt too many people did any better then she did. There are things in life we can't change. But being forced to be with someone you don't love is...
Im thinking that no rational person thinks that this song is a cry to "just make the best of a situation". First of all, having affairs, pretending to menstruate and staying drunk is hardly much of a solution. And even with all the passive aggression she can muster she still wishes she was dead. Sure, arranged marriage and no chance of divorce was the way for much of history, but I doubt too many people did any better then she did. There are things in life we can't change. But being forced to be with someone you don't love is simply too much of a soul crushing experience for the regular mortal. Im thinkingher best bet is too invest in some arsenic. That said...I do believe that she is talking about a particular person. The message is universal...but I think she had someone in mind. Also..Peacock is pretty clearly a euphamism for something else. I don't think the girl refuses to swallow....something else.