I think this song is about feeling OK about chasing the unattainable.
"Tending bar in LA after dark must be like mining cartoon gold
Rocks that won't cooperate and tools that drive you crazy must get old"
He's working in a bar in LA, and like so many others there he dreams of a higher calling, possibly stardom. but he knows what he's looking for isn't real, hence cartoon gold.
"A mule with only two legs counting steps toward dangling carrots don't add up"
Ditto with here, chasing a dangling carrot is a pretty common metaphor.
"Sittin' in a bar in LA after dark with my sunglasses on"
I like this line, he realises his journey may be fruitless, but atleast he can still chill with sunnies on.
I think this song is about feeling OK about chasing the unattainable.
"Tending bar in LA after dark must be like mining cartoon gold Rocks that won't cooperate and tools that drive you crazy must get old"
He's working in a bar in LA, and like so many others there he dreams of a higher calling, possibly stardom. but he knows what he's looking for isn't real, hence cartoon gold.
"A mule with only two legs counting steps toward dangling carrots don't add up"
Ditto with here, chasing a dangling carrot is a pretty common metaphor.
"Sittin' in a bar in LA after dark with my sunglasses on"
I like this line, he realises his journey may be fruitless, but atleast he can still chill with sunnies on.
Great song