I think the first set of lyrics may refer to the different leaders although being Brittish I haven't a clue who.
"I am eleven feet, okay eight, six foot three." Perhaps means the fact that America tends to exaggerate their power perhaps, only admiting the fault when they themselves are proven wrong.
"I fought the Brittish and I won." Could refer to those leaving England when they first moved to America, or it could refer to the fact that the England has become the lapdog of America, and that they have been beaten down into their place.
"I am Rocket Ship, a Jet Fighter, a paper Airplane."
Refering to the powers of America perhaps and the decline. First onto the moon, then winners and leaders in war. I think paper airplane is perhaps the fear of war, a metaphor of power that could be there, or could just be a bluff.
"I have a tendency, to exaggerate, just a little bit"
Pretty self explanatory, for example, exaggerating the weapons that Iraq might or might not have had to having definate weapons of mass destruction.
"I am an optimist
A closeted
Misogynist"
I think this refers to the way America always say something along the lines of things will get better, and they promise a better future for everyone one.
And also the fact that it is still harder for women to make it, they don't get the same pay, the same respect or job possibilities. Amanda, being female will know this well.
The last stanza stands out to me.
Although, as far as I was aware, rather than the lyric being "The punchlines poisoned you" It was "The punchlines point at you" though I don't know for sure.
But America is the but of everyone's jokes, don't shoot the messenger guys, but there is so much hatred toward the USA.
"All the comebacks in the world are in your head"
You have all the right things to do or say to get us back, to expose other countries but the next line shows you can't, and if you do, then all that will be left is the USA on it's own with it's fake allies and fairweather friends that leave at the first sign of trouble.
My take on it, if it is related to America,of course, it could be related to Amanda herself.
I also think in some way it is related to the US (America is a whole continent, kids) and politics, by the arrogance of its leaders, the weapon dominion and all the adjectives that describes it (antichrist, acolyte, anorak, mysoginist etc).
I also think in some way it is related to the US (America is a whole continent, kids) and politics, by the arrogance of its leaders, the weapon dominion and all the adjectives that describes it (antichrist, acolyte, anorak, mysoginist etc).
Although, Aranor's last line: it could be related to Amanda as well. For me, this is a two-side song: the other side being an introspective from Amanda. I think maybe she personifies those things and that maybe
a) she shows her power over someone
b) she's the one with imaginary friends, standing all alone, showing her arrogance by being 'the kill'...
Although, Aranor's last line: it could be related to Amanda as well. For me, this is a two-side song: the other side being an introspective from Amanda. I think maybe she personifies those things and that maybe
a) she shows her power over someone
b) she's the one with imaginary friends, standing all alone, showing her arrogance by being 'the kill' to someone who only exists in her head.. and realizing it.
This may well refer to America and it's leaders.
I think the first set of lyrics may refer to the different leaders although being Brittish I haven't a clue who.
"I am eleven feet, okay eight, six foot three." Perhaps means the fact that America tends to exaggerate their power perhaps, only admiting the fault when they themselves are proven wrong.
"I fought the Brittish and I won." Could refer to those leaving England when they first moved to America, or it could refer to the fact that the England has become the lapdog of America, and that they have been beaten down into their place.
"I am Rocket Ship, a Jet Fighter, a paper Airplane." Refering to the powers of America perhaps and the decline. First onto the moon, then winners and leaders in war. I think paper airplane is perhaps the fear of war, a metaphor of power that could be there, or could just be a bluff.
"I have a tendency, to exaggerate, just a little bit" Pretty self explanatory, for example, exaggerating the weapons that Iraq might or might not have had to having definate weapons of mass destruction.
"I am an optimist A closeted Misogynist" I think this refers to the way America always say something along the lines of things will get better, and they promise a better future for everyone one. And also the fact that it is still harder for women to make it, they don't get the same pay, the same respect or job possibilities. Amanda, being female will know this well.
The last stanza stands out to me. Although, as far as I was aware, rather than the lyric being "The punchlines poisoned you" It was "The punchlines point at you" though I don't know for sure.
But America is the but of everyone's jokes, don't shoot the messenger guys, but there is so much hatred toward the USA.
"All the comebacks in the world are in your head" You have all the right things to do or say to get us back, to expose other countries but the next line shows you can't, and if you do, then all that will be left is the USA on it's own with it's fake allies and fairweather friends that leave at the first sign of trouble.
My take on it, if it is related to America,of course, it could be related to Amanda herself.
Interesting take on this song. I have never thought of it that way before, but it is a very good interpretation
Interesting take on this song. I have never thought of it that way before, but it is a very good interpretation
I also think in some way it is related to the US (America is a whole continent, kids) and politics, by the arrogance of its leaders, the weapon dominion and all the adjectives that describes it (antichrist, acolyte, anorak, mysoginist etc).
I also think in some way it is related to the US (America is a whole continent, kids) and politics, by the arrogance of its leaders, the weapon dominion and all the adjectives that describes it (antichrist, acolyte, anorak, mysoginist etc).
Although, Aranor's last line: it could be related to Amanda as well. For me, this is a two-side song: the other side being an introspective from Amanda. I think maybe she personifies those things and that maybe a) she shows her power over someone b) she's the one with imaginary friends, standing all alone, showing her arrogance by being 'the kill'...
Although, Aranor's last line: it could be related to Amanda as well. For me, this is a two-side song: the other side being an introspective from Amanda. I think maybe she personifies those things and that maybe a) she shows her power over someone b) she's the one with imaginary friends, standing all alone, showing her arrogance by being 'the kill' to someone who only exists in her head.. and realizing it.