Hmmm yes I've read a few comments now for several Eels tracks and feel that some people are either taking lyrics at very literal value (e.g. a "bug on your face" as being about homelessness, and a "good life" meaning wealth) or putting their own slant on the meanings without having done any research on E and his experiences. Things The Grandchildren Should Know aside, Wikipedia alone will tell you that E lost all the immediate members of his family (I also heard that his cousin was killed in 9/11??). I therefore interpret his songs to be direct reflections on the sh*t he's been through. However, as an artist I would imagine E would welcome alternative interpretations by people using the lyrics to link to their own experiences and emotions.
I would also argue that music generally is for entertainment - even if for providing catharsis in a self-absorbed crying session - otherwise now-wealthy artists wouldn't need to sell their music anymore.
Of all the comments for this particular track, I personally feel that ddragonfly813 has hit the nail on the head. Naivada... I think I get the point you are trying to make but actually got quite confused by the time I got to the end of what you were saying... did stream-of-consciousness writing overwhelm you?
Hmmm yes I've read a few comments now for several Eels tracks and feel that some people are either taking lyrics at very literal value (e.g. a "bug on your face" as being about homelessness, and a "good life" meaning wealth) or putting their own slant on the meanings without having done any research on E and his experiences. Things The Grandchildren Should Know aside, Wikipedia alone will tell you that E lost all the immediate members of his family (I also heard that his cousin was killed in 9/11??). I therefore interpret his songs to be direct reflections on the sh*t he's been through. However, as an artist I would imagine E would welcome alternative interpretations by people using the lyrics to link to their own experiences and emotions.
I would also argue that music generally is for entertainment - even if for providing catharsis in a self-absorbed crying session - otherwise now-wealthy artists wouldn't need to sell their music anymore.
Of all the comments for this particular track, I personally feel that ddragonfly813 has hit the nail on the head. Naivada... I think I get the point you are trying to make but actually got quite confused by the time I got to the end of what you were saying... did stream-of-consciousness writing overwhelm you?