We listen to songs that touch us deeply, and we build this image of the singer in our head, assuming that something so emotional must be a reflection of his or her life, right? Sometimes that's the case, but other times it's just fiction, written because it's a good emotional hook.
I don't know if Will Sheff is singing about himself, but it definitely applies to anyone who loves a band. It seems to be about separating the art from the artist. All these things that we want our favorite singers and songwriters to be and feel - it might be a lie. We can fall in love with the music, but we can't fall in love with the people.
We listen to songs that touch us deeply, and we build this image of the singer in our head, assuming that something so emotional must be a reflection of his or her life, right? Sometimes that's the case, but other times it's just fiction, written because it's a good emotional hook.
I don't know if Will Sheff is singing about himself, but it definitely applies to anyone who loves a band. It seems to be about separating the art from the artist. All these things that we want our favorite singers and songwriters to be and feel - it might be a lie. We can fall in love with the music, but we can't fall in love with the people.