I think the singer is talking to his girlfriend/wife and how he's expected to give up his needs/hobbies/interests and submit to her will and commitment.
They had a fight and he is now not supposed to have any hobbies like fencing or basketball. And things are exclusive, no more other pretty girls--just her. Oh, yeah, he's also supposed to stay in that boring drugery job that pays well, where the "IN" tray is always higher than the "out" tray. She needs that super great job so she can pay for their house in the country that destroyed all the plants and wildlife that were living there before.
Just as building the house in the country killed all the healthy and alive things that used to live there, their relationship has killed the things that were alive and worthwhile in his life.
It's a great song about an unpleasant and unhealthy relationship. I've seen friends get into relationships and marriages that were like this where the wife became "mommy" and the husband always had to give in to her needs and ask permission for everything in his life from her.
I think the singer is talking to his girlfriend/wife and how he's expected to give up his needs/hobbies/interests and submit to her will and commitment.
They had a fight and he is now not supposed to have any hobbies like fencing or basketball. And things are exclusive, no more other pretty girls--just her. Oh, yeah, he's also supposed to stay in that boring drugery job that pays well, where the "IN" tray is always higher than the "out" tray. She needs that super great job so she can pay for their house in the country that destroyed all the plants and wildlife that were living there before.
Just as building the house in the country killed all the healthy and alive things that used to live there, their relationship has killed the things that were alive and worthwhile in his life.
It's a great song about an unpleasant and unhealthy relationship. I've seen friends get into relationships and marriages that were like this where the wife became "mommy" and the husband always had to give in to her needs and ask permission for everything in his life from her.