Lyric discussion by ~Doyle 

Cover art for Blame lyrics by Soul Coughing

I take this song to be ironic. It's saying that, in truth, blame doesn't 'cure anything' even though you can apply it to anything ('broad latitude'). To blame is to become a victim and give up control, not be in charge of your own direction: "throw the rudder down."

And Mike Doughty does write poetry, go dig screenwriter's blues

Yeah, I'm pretty sure you're right. Especially about the whole "broad latitude" thing.

And "Screenwriter's Blues" is one of the best poems (songs) I've ever heard.

@~Doyle i agree totally