They Never Got You Lyrics

Lyric discussion by augurus 

Cover art for They Never Got You lyrics by Spoon

I really can't believe no one has stated the obvious.

This song is obviously about the push and pull relationship of an artist and his/her fans/audience. This makes the most sense especially when seen through the album's context and reference to The Beast And Dragon, Adored. The narrator is having a difficult time negotiating what to do to make art emphatic.