Idea for a Story Lyrics

Lyric discussion by annyonghermano 

Cover art for Idea for a Story lyrics by Bloc Party

Okay, so in light of Kele's recent, "hey guys, I'm officially gay" announcement, I'm going to say this is definitely about AIDS. I'm projecting that the fags in the red bow ties line is either about the frustration kele feels with mainstream gay culture, either a) in the way that they wear the AIDS ribbon almost as a meaningless fashion statement or b) that when people see a guy who is really stereotypically gay it ruins it for the non-stereotypical gays because it reinforces people's prejudice.

Then the chorus: Wouldnt it be too divine With a start, middle and an end Wouldnt it be too divine If we could see a way out

is just about how there is no cure for the disease, no way out.

Talons also sounds like it's about AIDS.

Song Meaning

"I'm projecting that the fags in the red bow ties line is either about the frustration kele feels with mainstream gay culture, either a) in the way that they wear the AIDS ribbon almost as a meaningless fashion statement or b) that when people see a guy who is really stereotypically gay it ruins it for the non-stereotypical gays because it reinforces people's prejudice."

Nicely put. I identify with that completely.