Its about the instant condemnation and stereotyping of Muslims being terrorists caused by 9/11. The whole album holds the event as a theme, and I think this song is incredible, not only in sound, but in the way he dared to empathize with a Muslim at a time when there were such strong anti-Islamic sentiments.
In particular, I think its about an Asian Muslim in love with a westerner, "May the living let us in, before the dead tear us apart" is begging for them to be accepted as a couple and not let the terrible acts of a few Muslims be used to destroy their love. The "worlds apart" are those of the Asian and the American, each with different customs and ways of life, yet these two find love and unity despite these differences and, in particular, the tension in the time immediately following 9/11.
Overall I think its saying to celebrate the love some people can find despite these differences, rather than condemn the minority of extremists who cause such destruction.
Its about the instant condemnation and stereotyping of Muslims being terrorists caused by 9/11. The whole album holds the event as a theme, and I think this song is incredible, not only in sound, but in the way he dared to empathize with a Muslim at a time when there were such strong anti-Islamic sentiments.
In particular, I think its about an Asian Muslim in love with a westerner, "May the living let us in, before the dead tear us apart" is begging for them to be accepted as a couple and not let the terrible acts of a few Muslims be used to destroy their love. The "worlds apart" are those of the Asian and the American, each with different customs and ways of life, yet these two find love and unity despite these differences and, in particular, the tension in the time immediately following 9/11.
Overall I think its saying to celebrate the love some people can find despite these differences, rather than condemn the minority of extremists who cause such destruction.
Well done Stinky! I agree. And a great tune too.
Well done Stinky! I agree. And a great tune too.