I think "company in my back" means that he is about to be crushed, like a "steady crushing hand".
What this song really is about, if taken literally, is that the fly is willing to sacrifice its life to be with the woman. Taken out of context, the singer is willing to die for this woman he loves.
I think "company in my back" means that he is about to be crushed, like a "steady crushing hand".
What this song really is about, if taken literally, is that the fly is willing to sacrifice its life to be with the woman. Taken out of context, the singer is willing to die for this woman he loves.
The first Wilco song I like!