Please forgive me before I even state this (it may rise some anger from some people) but I feel this song could be about the Pope. The Pope is just a man just like anybody else. The pope has fears. The Pope is not above other human beings, even if we say he is. All mankind are his brothers.
However, I also agree with what has been said earlier; I think "Human of the Year" is a - yes, "sarcastic" - song that, in a broader sense, criticizes the over-idolization - "worship"? - of human icons.
However, I also agree with what has been said earlier; I think "Human of the Year" is a - yes, "sarcastic" - song that, in a broader sense, criticizes the over-idolization - "worship"? - of human icons.
Clearly, there is no better example of an elected, worshiped, and celebrated human-figure, occupying a position of great honor, and chosen by a sacred body, (the "cathedral" that represents the Catholic Church), from among old men with balding spots, than the Pope.
Clearly, there is no better example of an elected, worshiped, and celebrated human-figure, occupying a position of great honor, and chosen by a sacred body, (the "cathedral" that represents the Catholic Church), from among old men with balding spots, than the Pope.
But I suppose part of the beauty...
But I suppose part of the beauty of art is that it is meant to be interpreted in many different ways.
That said, I flat out disagree with the interpretation that this is a joyous song about a man finding religion.
I was thinking the same thing too, and it was actually the name that reminded me of it because Pope John Paul II's birth name was Karol Wojtyla. The guy in this song is Carl Projecterinski. Karol and Karl sound very similar, and -ski is a very Polish ending to a surname, and JPII was Polish.
I was thinking the same thing too, and it was actually the name that reminded me of it because Pope John Paul II's birth name was Karol Wojtyla. The guy in this song is Carl Projecterinski. Karol and Karl sound very similar, and -ski is a very Polish ending to a surname, and JPII was Polish.
But icons are more of an eastern tradition, not so big (as far as I know) in Roman Catholic tradition. Also, there is a yearly winner of Human of the Year. A new pope only comes in when the old pope dies.
But icons are more of an eastern tradition, not so big (as far as I know) in Roman Catholic tradition. Also, there is a yearly winner of Human of the Year. A new pope only comes in when the old pope dies.
But other...
But other than that, it totally makes sense.
My other interpretation is the funeral interpretation that has been mentioned here several times.
Icons are pretty big in Roman Catholicism (I know because I am Catholic), but unlike what a lot of people say about us, we don't actually idolize these icons; they're just there to remember holy people who have gone before us and they're made of gold out of respect and reverence, but not for worship.
Icons are pretty big in Roman Catholicism (I know because I am Catholic), but unlike what a lot of people say about us, we don't actually idolize these icons; they're just there to remember holy people who have gone before us and they're made of gold out of respect and reverence, but not for worship.
Please forgive me before I even state this (it may rise some anger from some people) but I feel this song could be about the Pope. The Pope is just a man just like anybody else. The pope has fears. The Pope is not above other human beings, even if we say he is. All mankind are his brothers.
Gabriel, I completely agree with you.
Gabriel, I completely agree with you.
However, I also agree with what has been said earlier; I think "Human of the Year" is a - yes, "sarcastic" - song that, in a broader sense, criticizes the over-idolization - "worship"? - of human icons.
However, I also agree with what has been said earlier; I think "Human of the Year" is a - yes, "sarcastic" - song that, in a broader sense, criticizes the over-idolization - "worship"? - of human icons.
Clearly, there is no better example of an elected, worshiped, and celebrated human-figure, occupying a position of great honor, and chosen by a sacred body, (the "cathedral" that represents the Catholic Church), from among old men with balding spots, than the Pope.
Clearly, there is no better example of an elected, worshiped, and celebrated human-figure, occupying a position of great honor, and chosen by a sacred body, (the "cathedral" that represents the Catholic Church), from among old men with balding spots, than the Pope.
But I suppose part of the beauty...
But I suppose part of the beauty of art is that it is meant to be interpreted in many different ways.
That said, I flat out disagree with the interpretation that this is a joyous song about a man finding religion.
I was thinking the same thing too, and it was actually the name that reminded me of it because Pope John Paul II's birth name was Karol Wojtyla. The guy in this song is Carl Projecterinski. Karol and Karl sound very similar, and -ski is a very Polish ending to a surname, and JPII was Polish.
I was thinking the same thing too, and it was actually the name that reminded me of it because Pope John Paul II's birth name was Karol Wojtyla. The guy in this song is Carl Projecterinski. Karol and Karl sound very similar, and -ski is a very Polish ending to a surname, and JPII was Polish.
But icons are more of an eastern tradition, not so big (as far as I know) in Roman Catholic tradition. Also, there is a yearly winner of Human of the Year. A new pope only comes in when the old pope dies.
But icons are more of an eastern tradition, not so big (as far as I know) in Roman Catholic tradition. Also, there is a yearly winner of Human of the Year. A new pope only comes in when the old pope dies.
But other...
But other than that, it totally makes sense. My other interpretation is the funeral interpretation that has been mentioned here several times.
Maybe it's the Pope's funeral.
Icons are pretty big in Roman Catholicism (I know because I am Catholic), but unlike what a lot of people say about us, we don't actually idolize these icons; they're just there to remember holy people who have gone before us and they're made of gold out of respect and reverence, but not for worship.
Icons are pretty big in Roman Catholicism (I know because I am Catholic), but unlike what a lot of people say about us, we don't actually idolize these icons; they're just there to remember holy people who have gone before us and they're made of gold out of respect and reverence, but not for worship.
Perhaps they're previous "humans of the year?"
Perhaps they're previous "humans of the year?"