I love the work of black francis because he approaches things so elegantly, using an abstract anecdote to describe an idea while leaving a lot of flexibility to interpret. What this song really talks to me about is the kind of person who doesn't take a firm hold of their life and ends up going down wrapped up in distraction. I think the significance of repeating Ed is dead is rather personal. It seems like it's to declare the truth that you just can't do a damn thing if some one wants to live the way they do. My guess is that it's a song inspired by a friend he had to let go of.
I love the work of black francis because he approaches things so elegantly, using an abstract anecdote to describe an idea while leaving a lot of flexibility to interpret. What this song really talks to me about is the kind of person who doesn't take a firm hold of their life and ends up going down wrapped up in distraction. I think the significance of repeating Ed is dead is rather personal. It seems like it's to declare the truth that you just can't do a damn thing if some one wants to live the way they do. My guess is that it's a song inspired by a friend he had to let go of.