I always interpreted this song (for myself) as a commentary on education & society, although I could be taking his metaphor too literally. I actually really like therealsvenden's interpretation and think it fills in gaps that mine doesn't.
I had the idea that we live in a culture in which we are constantly bombarded by information (I always thought I knew enough/I didn't want to learn this stuff) and we're expected to go through years upon years of schooling before we can secure an income (I can't graduate unskilled/They don't excuse the young/This is Murder 101).
Everyone is evaluated against massive standards (They'll grade you on a curve/They're including everyone) and life has taken on a quicker pace (Find yourself another heart that needs a rest).
I always interpreted this song (for myself) as a commentary on education & society, although I could be taking his metaphor too literally. I actually really like therealsvenden's interpretation and think it fills in gaps that mine doesn't.
I had the idea that we live in a culture in which we are constantly bombarded by information (I always thought I knew enough/I didn't want to learn this stuff) and we're expected to go through years upon years of schooling before we can secure an income (I can't graduate unskilled/They don't excuse the young/This is Murder 101).
Everyone is evaluated against massive standards (They'll grade you on a curve/They're including everyone) and life has taken on a quicker pace (Find yourself another heart that needs a rest).
Anyone else have other interpretations?
@museschild yeah, I have the same interpretation, maybe I was being too literal but ok.
@museschild yeah, I have the same interpretation, maybe I was being too literal but ok.
@museschild yeah, I have the same interpretation, maybe I was being too literal but ok.
@museschild yeah, I have the same interpretation, maybe I was being too literal but ok.