Here's to the Atom Bomb (Machina II) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by The Distorted 

Cover art for Here's to the Atom Bomb (Machina II) lyrics by Smashing Pumpkins, The

Perhaps the "hole in the wall" description of the woman in question, is meant as a belittling sexual metaphor (basically, she's a slut). Y'know, basically like saying she's vacant & superficial to the point of being like wallpaper (in terms of depth of character), and therefore is as good as dead inside. Also, maybe by the end, all of her 'victims', have become just as hollow as her (due to her treatment of them), and thus, he refers to them also as, "holes in the wall". Maybe this sentiment is also reflected in the music, being as lethargic and nonchalant as it is.

Dunno, just a thought/interpretation. And I have to say, I do like it ...