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Okay, I'll be the first - this seems like, to me, to either be referencing a celebrity/the celebrity lifestyle, or perhaps even a religious/moral leader (no doubt in a position of respective responsibility).
Billy's perspective seems to be coming from the sidelines, removed from the whole process,
"My face pressed against the glass wanting to know"
He is attempting to objectively advise the person in question, on how they should "come clean" to those whom they are deceiving/stringing along. Billy is fully aware of what goes on behind the curtains. He's even witnessed said person, miss a valuable opportunity to reveal the lies, and break down all the pretence once and for all,
"I watched you wash away any chance of coming clean to anyone"
However, Billy doesn't come across as aggressive in his stance, but rather, somewhat sympathetic for the position the person in question, finds themselves in,
"You're trying hard to change, but they won't let you"
This is because the context of their position requires that they play out a certain type of role, for the 'benefit' of the masses - this traps them (ironically so) into a place where they are responsible for maintaining the illusionary/fantastical construct they are an integral part of - which in turn, restricts their options, and opportunites for escape.
Ultimately, he desires everyone to leave the situation unscathed, and to go their seperate ways, and be their own people,
"You don't owe them anything
You don't owe me anything"
Anyway, a great song - has hints of new-wave (and by that, I mean the original, post-punk era definition of 'new-wave') all over it. Very catchy, and uplifting.
In fact, I think it would make a great single for the UK - with the right kind of backing/promotion behind it, it could definitely be successful. I'd love to see an accompanying music video for it, too.
No comments? Okay, I'll be the first - this seems like, to me, to either be referencing a celebrity/the celebrity lifestyle, or perhaps even a religious/moral leader (no doubt in a position of respective responsibility).
Billy's perspective seems to be coming from the sidelines, removed from the whole process, "My face pressed against the glass wanting to know"
However, Billy doesn't come across as aggressive in his stance, but rather, somewhat sympathetic for the position the person in question, finds themselves in, "You're trying hard to change, but they won't let you"
Anyway, a great song - has hints of new-wave (and by that, I mean the original, post-punk era definition of 'new-wave') all over it. Very catchy, and uplifting. In fact, I think it would make a great single for the UK - with the right kind of backing/promotion behind it, it could definitely be successful. I'd love to see an accompanying music video for it, too.