Lyric discussion by WoolyBully 

Cover art for Cosmo's Ladder lyrics by Future of the Left

I think this is about celebrity culture, and trying to look your best. Cosmopolitan says: 'Don't go upstairs - gravity keeps you young' is pretty obvious, but I think "Christmas in the sun, working on those lines; Is more dangerous than terrorism or crime" is a comment on how all celebrities worry about is getting sunburn, and not real isues.

My Interpretation