Why have I not realized the greatness of Sleater-Kinney until now? :(
And about the meaning: sure, it's about Portland, whatever. I don't live there so I have no special connection to it. But when I first heard the song, it reminded me of my small town. That's what's great about Sleater-Kinney, and every other great band. The lyrics translate well for each listener whether or not it's the "true meaning" that the writer intended.
"And Joan of Arc rules northeast." I live in a town called North East, which makes this line especially rad :) This whole song makes me feel like going downtown and finding someone to hang with.
Just curious, are you in North East, NY? I grew up in Dutchess County, but I live in Portland now...which is of course why this song intrigues me as much as it does. :)
Just curious, are you in North East, NY? I grew up in Dutchess County, but I live in Portland now...which is of course why this song intrigues me as much as it does. :)
Why have I not realized the greatness of Sleater-Kinney until now? :(
And about the meaning: sure, it's about Portland, whatever. I don't live there so I have no special connection to it. But when I first heard the song, it reminded me of my small town. That's what's great about Sleater-Kinney, and every other great band. The lyrics translate well for each listener whether or not it's the "true meaning" that the writer intended.
"And Joan of Arc rules northeast." I live in a town called North East, which makes this line especially rad :) This whole song makes me feel like going downtown and finding someone to hang with.
Just curious, are you in North East, NY? I grew up in Dutchess County, but I live in Portland now...which is of course why this song intrigues me as much as it does. :)
Just curious, are you in North East, NY? I grew up in Dutchess County, but I live in Portland now...which is of course why this song intrigues me as much as it does. :)