I think a lot of Boys for Pele was a healing process after her relationship with Eric. And in the intro, she could be singing from his point of view about herself. Bear in mind, this is just my perspective on it.
I think riding the horses away from the army symbolizes getting away from the hurt of love. She implies that maybe she will find someone else to help her fix mother. To me, it speaks so personally, having a biploar drug addict for a mother. And as long as he doesn't move towards her, the army advancing -- then she'll be okay.
She explains all these fantastical, romantic things that he introduced her to. However, he leaves and she's left empty handed.
I think that the next two parts of the song are mainly mixed memories of their relationship together and her obvious want of what they once had. All the confused feelings too, like wanting to hide, yet wanting to find him.
I love this song. It spoke to me.
I think a lot of Boys for Pele was a healing process after her relationship with Eric. And in the intro, she could be singing from his point of view about herself. Bear in mind, this is just my perspective on it.
I think riding the horses away from the army symbolizes getting away from the hurt of love. She implies that maybe she will find someone else to help her fix mother. To me, it speaks so personally, having a biploar drug addict for a mother. And as long as he doesn't move towards her, the army advancing -- then she'll be okay.
She explains all these fantastical, romantic things that he introduced her to. However, he leaves and she's left empty handed.
I think that the next two parts of the song are mainly mixed memories of their relationship together and her obvious want of what they once had. All the confused feelings too, like wanting to hide, yet wanting to find him.