i think it's about wanting praise, but not wanting to admit you want praise, thus putting on false modesty when inside, all you want is a congratulations...
"But I've got someone to make reports
That tell me how my money's spent
To book my stays and draw my blinds
So I can't see what's really there"
it sounds like a touring musician, people take care of him, do everything for him, etc. but all he wants is a congratulations, but still continues to pretend he doesn't want it:
"I save my grace with half-assed guilt"
but finally, he can revel in the "great big congratulations"
i think it's about wanting praise, but not wanting to admit you want praise, thus putting on false modesty when inside, all you want is a congratulations...
"But I've got someone to make reports That tell me how my money's spent To book my stays and draw my blinds So I can't see what's really there"
it sounds like a touring musician, people take care of him, do everything for him, etc. but all he wants is a congratulations, but still continues to pretend he doesn't want it:
"I save my grace with half-assed guilt"
but finally, he can revel in the "great big congratulations"
"Spread my arms and soak up congratulations"
Nice! i think your interpretation really took it home
Nice! i think your interpretation really took it home
thanks man. awesome song
thanks man. awesome song
Your interpretation is much better than mine. But that's kind of what I was thinking.
Your interpretation is much better than mine. But that's kind of what I was thinking.