I always thought it was her intial reaction to New York City, as apparently she took her time from New York for the inspiration of this album. I think at first she found it to be a big and intimidating city, and felt safe only when she was with someone she was familiar with. But even when with that person she may have felt vulnerable in such a new place.
I completely agree. Also, how NYC represents the American Culture as a whole considering she's an outsider from "across the pond". This song represents what she see's in "American Culture" as a whole. A sense of "Culture Shock" and paranoia. As well as a sense of restraint and hope with a loved one.
I completely agree. Also, how NYC represents the American Culture as a whole considering she's an outsider from "across the pond". This song represents what she see's in "American Culture" as a whole. A sense of "Culture Shock" and paranoia. As well as a sense of restraint and hope with a loved one.
@MsSnoopy I think this is a great explanation. The feeling 'immortal' makes me think NYC made her feel free and like she could do anything. But in the same vein, it made her feel scared (hence the imagery of wanting a gun to help her feel 'safe', and having guns is a very American thing). It would have been a bit of a culture shock from England I reckon.
@MsSnoopy I think this is a great explanation. The feeling 'immortal' makes me think NYC made her feel free and like she could do anything. But in the same vein, it made her feel scared (hence the imagery of wanting a gun to help her feel 'safe', and having guns is a very American thing). It would have been a bit of a culture shock from England I reckon.
I always thought it was her intial reaction to New York City, as apparently she took her time from New York for the inspiration of this album. I think at first she found it to be a big and intimidating city, and felt safe only when she was with someone she was familiar with. But even when with that person she may have felt vulnerable in such a new place.
I completely agree. Also, how NYC represents the American Culture as a whole considering she's an outsider from "across the pond". This song represents what she see's in "American Culture" as a whole. A sense of "Culture Shock" and paranoia. As well as a sense of restraint and hope with a loved one.
I completely agree. Also, how NYC represents the American Culture as a whole considering she's an outsider from "across the pond". This song represents what she see's in "American Culture" as a whole. A sense of "Culture Shock" and paranoia. As well as a sense of restraint and hope with a loved one.
@MsSnoopy I think this is a great explanation. The feeling 'immortal' makes me think NYC made her feel free and like she could do anything. But in the same vein, it made her feel scared (hence the imagery of wanting a gun to help her feel 'safe', and having guns is a very American thing). It would have been a bit of a culture shock from England I reckon.
@MsSnoopy I think this is a great explanation. The feeling 'immortal' makes me think NYC made her feel free and like she could do anything. But in the same vein, it made her feel scared (hence the imagery of wanting a gun to help her feel 'safe', and having guns is a very American thing). It would have been a bit of a culture shock from England I reckon.