I was initially shocked by the reference to "Cribs", but that was before I understood why it was used. The first line sets the scene, as in Zooey is talking on the phone and watching the television. In the show, which is "Cribs", the featured person has a gold plated cieling. He also apparently has a broken heart that he doesn't know about. This is where Zooey gets deeper... but it is important to realize that she was purposely setting a modern scene to show how superficial many entertainers are because they are blinded by the fame and wealth. The song's entire purpose is trying to urge the current generation of entertainers to break free from that path. There are so many opportunities to make a difference in the world, and they're just waiting for you at every corner. That theme extends to all humanity.
I was initially shocked by the reference to "Cribs", but that was before I understood why it was used. The first line sets the scene, as in Zooey is talking on the phone and watching the television. In the show, which is "Cribs", the featured person has a gold plated cieling. He also apparently has a broken heart that he doesn't know about. This is where Zooey gets deeper... but it is important to realize that she was purposely setting a modern scene to show how superficial many entertainers are because they are blinded by the fame and wealth. The song's entire purpose is trying to urge the current generation of entertainers to break free from that path. There are so many opportunities to make a difference in the world, and they're just waiting for you at every corner. That theme extends to all humanity.