I disagree on the point of the disconnect of the explosions from the melodic part of the song. I think the contrast between them is one of their biggest strengths. Also, listening to it in my car for the first time (now that the cd is out), I realized the basic beat of part 2 is the deep underlying beat of part 1. Even the squidgy noises show up in places. Listen to the "hold your breath" line.
Anyway, I think the song is about a suicide bomber. I never considered the idea that this might be a member of the resistance, although that makes sense now. I assumed it was an IA operative, mainly because of the first verse.
"Say your name...everything gets written down" especially reminds me of the videos suicide bombers make before they blow themselves up where they state their name, etc and their dedication to their cause.
I disagree on the point of the disconnect of the explosions from the melodic part of the song. I think the contrast between them is one of their biggest strengths. Also, listening to it in my car for the first time (now that the cd is out), I realized the basic beat of part 2 is the deep underlying beat of part 1. Even the squidgy noises show up in places. Listen to the "hold your breath" line.
Anyway, I think the song is about a suicide bomber. I never considered the idea that this might be a member of the resistance, although that makes sense now. I assumed it was an IA operative, mainly because of the first verse.
"Say your name...everything gets written down" especially reminds me of the videos suicide bombers make before they blow themselves up where they state their name, etc and their dedication to their cause.