In the Cloud Cult documentary, Craig says that a lot of the lyrics in this album came from dreams of his in which there was the recurring figure of a hippopotamus, which he would always be chasing or following, and which would always leave new thoughts or insights in his head upon waking. Considered in such a light, this song, which I previously thought was more-or-less nonsense, makes perfect sense, as does the "I'm always wondering why she's wondering why I'm wondering why" line. Awesome song!
In the Cloud Cult documentary, Craig says that a lot of the lyrics in this album came from dreams of his in which there was the recurring figure of a hippopotamus, which he would always be chasing or following, and which would always leave new thoughts or insights in his head upon waking. Considered in such a light, this song, which I previously thought was more-or-less nonsense, makes perfect sense, as does the "I'm always wondering why she's wondering why I'm wondering why" line. Awesome song!