I don't know if anyone understand my interpretation, but i would like to share it.
To me this song means (my) coming out.
I was born in a big grey cloud
Screaming out a love song
All the broken chords and unnamed cries
What a place to come from
It seems to me that this is the period in 'the closet' a very unhappy (grey cloud) place. screaming out a love song, all the broken chords and unnamed cries refers to all of the confusing thoughts i've had.
I wish to remain nameless
And live without shame
'Cause what's in a name, oh
I still remain the same
This refers to the point where i'am now. I just want to be me. And not me, the bisexual. Cause what's in a name, I still remain the same (What's the point whether i would be straight or gay, it's still the same person)
The rest of the song are people who are supportive, where you can count on.
It's so weird, the first time I heard this song I loved it because I could relate to it.
I could see why people liked songs like "Shake it out" more and "bedroom hymns" but this one stood out the most to me on the album. I also saw it as being about my sexuality except in this case the first verse was me entering a world of confusion, where I was told to be a certain way. "Everybody let's you down..." this reflected the way I tried to drop many hints to my mother and thought she understood but suddenly...
It's so weird, the first time I heard this song I loved it because I could relate to it.
I could see why people liked songs like "Shake it out" more and "bedroom hymns" but this one stood out the most to me on the album. I also saw it as being about my sexuality except in this case the first verse was me entering a world of confusion, where I was told to be a certain way. "Everybody let's you down..." this reflected the way I tried to drop many hints to my mother and thought she understood but suddenly she started with little homophobic comments etc and trying to push God on me. "I wish to remain nameless and live without shame...I still remain the same." my favourite line. People have been trying to get me to declare my sexuality and it's been worse being around "out" lesbians because I felt guilty but I feel like I dont have to label myself because I'll always be me.
"You can call me what you want." Being gay means that you're going to be called many derogatory names or labelled, you just have to let it wash over you sometimes.
"call me when you need me." If I met another person who was struggling with their sexuality I'd feel it was my duty to help them - "Everybody let's you down, I'll do the same." - even though I'd try to help them, I probably wouldn't be able to do enough.
I was afraid to post this because I thought I was the only who saw that this could also be interpreted as someones struggle with their sexulaity, so your comment made me happy. I'm glad you have people who support you :]
Nice to hear that my interpretation gives you a little support. :)
Be honest to yourself, give it some time and never, ever give up on who you are!
I'm extremely confused the last weeks because i just can't seem to figure out who I am. A lot of 'friends' are acting awkward when i try to start a conversation about this subject, but luckily there's one friend of mine where i can always speak up my mind.
Good luck with your feelings and family. :)
Nice to hear that my interpretation gives you a little support. :)
Be honest to yourself, give it some time and never, ever give up on who you are!
I'm extremely confused the last weeks because i just can't seem to figure out who I am. A lot of 'friends' are acting awkward when i try to start a conversation about this subject, but luckily there's one friend of mine where i can always speak up my mind.
Good luck with your feelings and family. :)
I don't know if anyone understand my interpretation, but i would like to share it. To me this song means (my) coming out.
I was born in a big grey cloud Screaming out a love song All the broken chords and unnamed cries What a place to come from
I wish to remain nameless And live without shame 'Cause what's in a name, oh I still remain the same
This refers to the point where i'am now. I just want to be me. And not me, the bisexual. Cause what's in a name, I still remain the same (What's the point whether i would be straight or gay, it's still the same person)
The rest of the song are people who are supportive, where you can count on.
this interpretation is amazing.. i completely hear it.. made me love the song even more <3
this interpretation is amazing.. i completely hear it.. made me love the song even more <3
It's so weird, the first time I heard this song I loved it because I could relate to it. I could see why people liked songs like "Shake it out" more and "bedroom hymns" but this one stood out the most to me on the album. I also saw it as being about my sexuality except in this case the first verse was me entering a world of confusion, where I was told to be a certain way. "Everybody let's you down..." this reflected the way I tried to drop many hints to my mother and thought she understood but suddenly...
It's so weird, the first time I heard this song I loved it because I could relate to it. I could see why people liked songs like "Shake it out" more and "bedroom hymns" but this one stood out the most to me on the album. I also saw it as being about my sexuality except in this case the first verse was me entering a world of confusion, where I was told to be a certain way. "Everybody let's you down..." this reflected the way I tried to drop many hints to my mother and thought she understood but suddenly she started with little homophobic comments etc and trying to push God on me. "I wish to remain nameless and live without shame...I still remain the same." my favourite line. People have been trying to get me to declare my sexuality and it's been worse being around "out" lesbians because I felt guilty but I feel like I dont have to label myself because I'll always be me. "You can call me what you want." Being gay means that you're going to be called many derogatory names or labelled, you just have to let it wash over you sometimes. "call me when you need me." If I met another person who was struggling with their sexuality I'd feel it was my duty to help them - "Everybody let's you down, I'll do the same." - even though I'd try to help them, I probably wouldn't be able to do enough.
I was afraid to post this because I thought I was the only who saw that this could also be interpreted as someones struggle with their sexulaity, so your comment made me happy. I'm glad you have people who support you :]
Nice to hear that my interpretation gives you a little support. :) Be honest to yourself, give it some time and never, ever give up on who you are! I'm extremely confused the last weeks because i just can't seem to figure out who I am. A lot of 'friends' are acting awkward when i try to start a conversation about this subject, but luckily there's one friend of mine where i can always speak up my mind. Good luck with your feelings and family. :)
Nice to hear that my interpretation gives you a little support. :) Be honest to yourself, give it some time and never, ever give up on who you are! I'm extremely confused the last weeks because i just can't seem to figure out who I am. A lot of 'friends' are acting awkward when i try to start a conversation about this subject, but luckily there's one friend of mine where i can always speak up my mind. Good luck with your feelings and family. :)
@analyst I'm gay and I relate to the song and agree with your thoughts. One of my favourite FATM songs.
@analyst I'm gay and I relate to the song and agree with your thoughts. One of my favourite FATM songs.