To the version of Broadripple above: I think this song is about a guy who has lost the love of his life.
When he's speaking of "Broadripple burning", he's saying how down hill it has gone from former years.
".. that night in Fountain Square.. the trash-filled streets made me wish we were headed home" - again talking about how Fountain Square is a dump lately.
He's speaking about these two places because him & his girl friend would often frequent these parts of Indianapolis. Now that she has passed away or left, everything good about either district has completely vanished.
"And there was love inside the basement.. where that woman ((used)) to lie" - Again, telling you she has passed away or left him cold.
This guy takes to booze, cigarettes & day dreaming as a vice to fill the whole he now has.
Him hanging from a rope is not meant literally but metaphorically. Saying that he basically is dead now. What else could he be living for without her in his life?
I feel like the 2nd to last verse is about closure but I need help on the "bombing east japan" part. Maybe talking about World War II. I'm not sure if woment were inlisted in the militart back then, possibley but I just don't know. - If so theyn maybe it's about a guy who loses his love in war?
And yes, I'm from Indianapolis and swing by both of these area's quite frequently. They've both gone to shit. So the song is true.
I think the East Japan part is definitely a reference to WWII, but it's not that his ex-GF was enlisted. The lyrics read: "and when a women that you loved is gone, she's bombing east japan". It's a way of describing how she is destroying him. Bombing East Japan, is one of the most inhuman, destructive acts committed in human history. At the same time, for the soldiers who did it, it was virtually out of their control. They could see the massacre, but do nothing to stop it. I think that is the...
I think the East Japan part is definitely a reference to WWII, but it's not that his ex-GF was enlisted. The lyrics read: "and when a women that you loved is gone, she's bombing east japan". It's a way of describing how she is destroying him. Bombing East Japan, is one of the most inhuman, destructive acts committed in human history. At the same time, for the soldiers who did it, it was virtually out of their control. They could see the massacre, but do nothing to stop it. I think that is the feeling this lyric is evoking.
I agree with everything you've written, except that BOTH districts have gone to shit.
I agree with everything you've written, except that BOTH districts have gone to shit.
Broadripple has definitely taken a downturn in the past few years, while Fountain Square has gradually and steadily been on the rise. Home sales are on a huge upswing and property values improving.
Broadripple has definitely taken a downturn in the past few years, while Fountain Square has gradually and steadily been on the rise. Home sales are on a huge upswing and property values improving.
Many new businesses have come in to Fountain Square and it is now the place to be on any given evening or weekend with live music at the fountain almost every weekend at some point.
Many new businesses have come in to Fountain Square and it is now the place to be on any given evening or weekend with live music at the fountain almost every weekend at some point.
I live nearby and own a business in Fountain Square and absolutely love it here.
I live nearby and own a business in Fountain Square and absolutely love it here.
As far as...
As far as the "bombing east japan" line.....totally confused about that one.
@simplerecords I believe the line " And there was love inside the basement where that woman used to lie" refers to the torture and murder of 16 year old Sylvia Likens in the 60's. It's an infamous in Indiana, and it happened in the basement of a house in the Fountain Square.
@simplerecords I believe the line " And there was love inside the basement where that woman used to lie" refers to the torture and murder of 16 year old Sylvia Likens in the 60's. It's an infamous in Indiana, and it happened in the basement of a house in the Fountain Square.
To the version of Broadripple above: I think this song is about a guy who has lost the love of his life.
When he's speaking of "Broadripple burning", he's saying how down hill it has gone from former years.
".. that night in Fountain Square.. the trash-filled streets made me wish we were headed home" - again talking about how Fountain Square is a dump lately.
He's speaking about these two places because him & his girl friend would often frequent these parts of Indianapolis. Now that she has passed away or left, everything good about either district has completely vanished.
"And there was love inside the basement.. where that woman ((used)) to lie" - Again, telling you she has passed away or left him cold.
This guy takes to booze, cigarettes & day dreaming as a vice to fill the whole he now has.
Him hanging from a rope is not meant literally but metaphorically. Saying that he basically is dead now. What else could he be living for without her in his life?
I feel like the 2nd to last verse is about closure but I need help on the "bombing east japan" part. Maybe talking about World War II. I'm not sure if woment were inlisted in the militart back then, possibley but I just don't know. - If so theyn maybe it's about a guy who loses his love in war?
And yes, I'm from Indianapolis and swing by both of these area's quite frequently. They've both gone to shit. So the song is true.
I think the East Japan part is definitely a reference to WWII, but it's not that his ex-GF was enlisted. The lyrics read: "and when a women that you loved is gone, she's bombing east japan". It's a way of describing how she is destroying him. Bombing East Japan, is one of the most inhuman, destructive acts committed in human history. At the same time, for the soldiers who did it, it was virtually out of their control. They could see the massacre, but do nothing to stop it. I think that is the...
I think the East Japan part is definitely a reference to WWII, but it's not that his ex-GF was enlisted. The lyrics read: "and when a women that you loved is gone, she's bombing east japan". It's a way of describing how she is destroying him. Bombing East Japan, is one of the most inhuman, destructive acts committed in human history. At the same time, for the soldiers who did it, it was virtually out of their control. They could see the massacre, but do nothing to stop it. I think that is the feeling this lyric is evoking.
I agree with gr3131 alot... well both of you for that matter
I agree with gr3131 alot... well both of you for that matter
I agree with everything you've written, except that BOTH districts have gone to shit.
I agree with everything you've written, except that BOTH districts have gone to shit.
Broadripple has definitely taken a downturn in the past few years, while Fountain Square has gradually and steadily been on the rise. Home sales are on a huge upswing and property values improving.
Broadripple has definitely taken a downturn in the past few years, while Fountain Square has gradually and steadily been on the rise. Home sales are on a huge upswing and property values improving.
Many new businesses have come in to Fountain Square and it is now the place to be on any given evening or weekend with live music at the fountain almost every weekend at some point.
Many new businesses have come in to Fountain Square and it is now the place to be on any given evening or weekend with live music at the fountain almost every weekend at some point.
I live nearby and own a business in Fountain Square and absolutely love it here.
I live nearby and own a business in Fountain Square and absolutely love it here.
As far as...
As far as the "bombing east japan" line.....totally confused about that one.
@simplerecords I believe the line " And there was love inside the basement where that woman used to lie" refers to the torture and murder of 16 year old Sylvia Likens in the 60's. It's an infamous in Indiana, and it happened in the basement of a house in the Fountain Square.
@simplerecords I believe the line " And there was love inside the basement where that woman used to lie" refers to the torture and murder of 16 year old Sylvia Likens in the 60's. It's an infamous in Indiana, and it happened in the basement of a house in the Fountain Square.