I think the first part of the song is meant to describe the simple life for the Americans in their empire. There's a very laid-back feel to both the words, actions and Berninger's voice.
The last part of the song tells of the current state of the empire.
"No thinking for a little while" - we allow things to happen without really thinking about them. We postpone whatever consequences there might be.
I think the first part of the song is meant to describe the simple life for the Americans in their empire. There's a very laid-back feel to both the words, actions and Berninger's voice.
The last part of the song tells of the current state of the empire. "No thinking for a little while" - we allow things to happen without really thinking about them. We postpone whatever consequences there might be.