I want to preface this by saying I think this song is damn good.
But, I actually think this song is about Tim Armstrong, Brody's first husband before she met her current husband Josh Homme. I think that the tragic story of JFK, Marilyn Monroe, JFK Jr., Oswald, etc. are all metaphors for people in her life. I doubt she would write a song about JFK, so I am guessing this is her lyrical device for a metaphor.
I believe the song is truly about her remembering the wonderful times she had with her ex-husband and, although she is in love and happy with her current husband, she is saddened by having nothing more than memories of her relationship with Tim, seeing as they don't talk anymore.
It's the typical situation of remembering a lost love, and even though you have no connection with them anymore at all, your memories haunt you and comfort you at the same time.
I want to preface this by saying I think this song is damn good.
But, I actually think this song is about Tim Armstrong, Brody's first husband before she met her current husband Josh Homme. I think that the tragic story of JFK, Marilyn Monroe, JFK Jr., Oswald, etc. are all metaphors for people in her life. I doubt she would write a song about JFK, so I am guessing this is her lyrical device for a metaphor.
I believe the song is truly about her remembering the wonderful times she had with her ex-husband and, although she is in love and happy with her current husband, she is saddened by having nothing more than memories of her relationship with Tim, seeing as they don't talk anymore.
It's the typical situation of remembering a lost love, and even though you have no connection with them anymore at all, your memories haunt you and comfort you at the same time.
Just my take :)