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Cover art for The Sylvan Screen lyrics by Olivia Tremor Control, The

i think this song is about how people just watch other people without making any attempt to get to know them. it's easier to just keep to yourself and observe others and you can fill in facts about them as you see fit. 'they can play any character [you] want them to be.' they can exist as anything in your mind so why reach out to them? a little social commentary from otc

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