I like the interpretation above… In David Bowie’s song Velvet Goldmine he refers to himself as King Volcano in a sexual situation with someone. Myself, I couldn’t find a specific meaning for this piece…
I think all the lonely people are the King Volcano in this case. Each one is a candle but through the void they have something in common and that makes them as a whole the King Volcano.
I often think of a short story about moths who burn brightly when they hit a candle. In the short story the moth was a symbol for our lives. Perhaps this is about transcendence through loneliness.
The most curious line for me is “King Volcano gave me numbers”. In connection with the Velvet Goldmine there is something about choosing abstraction as a method of communication. As well I’ve often heard math and numbers in general are a perfect language in that they are totally abstract. Is it abstract to feel connection to other lonely people who you are essentially totally otherwise unaware of?
A beautiful song and puzzle for me. Any other ideas?
I like the interpretation above… In David Bowie’s song Velvet Goldmine he refers to himself as King Volcano in a sexual situation with someone. Myself, I couldn’t find a specific meaning for this piece…
I think all the lonely people are the King Volcano in this case. Each one is a candle but through the void they have something in common and that makes them as a whole the King Volcano.
I often think of a short story about moths who burn brightly when they hit a candle. In the short story the moth was a symbol for our lives. Perhaps this is about transcendence through loneliness.
The most curious line for me is “King Volcano gave me numbers”. In connection with the Velvet Goldmine there is something about choosing abstraction as a method of communication. As well I’ve often heard math and numbers in general are a perfect language in that they are totally abstract. Is it abstract to feel connection to other lonely people who you are essentially totally otherwise unaware of?
A beautiful song and puzzle for me. Any other ideas?