Lyric discussion by Billie_idol 

Cover art for Big Casino lyrics by Jimmy Eat World

Does anyone else get reminded of Shirley Jackson's short story, "The Lottery" when they hear this song?

Yeah that makes more sense because "I'll accept with poise, with grace" sounds like he doesn't want to be picked for that lottery. I think that the song is about references to books but i could be wrong. I don't know of any other references but there could be.

YES! that is EXACTLY what I was thinking when I heard this! It makes complete sense, I'm so glad more have noticed it, I thought I might have been crazy