During a recent concert, Thomas said that this song was for and about a neighbor of his - a little girl with an abusive/alcoholic father. Songs like this reflect the changing focus of the band, lyrically - a shift away from macro social issues and towards more personal themes. I think that this provides the band with some healthy balance, but I'd like to see a return to their poetic and scathing social commentary.
During a recent concert, Thomas said that this song was for and about a neighbor of his - a little girl with an abusive/alcoholic father. Songs like this reflect the changing focus of the band, lyrically - a shift away from macro social issues and towards more personal themes. I think that this provides the band with some healthy balance, but I'd like to see a return to their poetic and scathing social commentary.