This song is about togetherness, in one way or another.
Supersymmetry is a theory in particle physics which very, very basically says that every type of particle has one or more superpartners, i.e. other types of particles that share many of the same properties, but differ in a crucial way. No supersymmetric particle has yet been found, but experiments are underway at CERN and Fermilab to detect supersymmetric partner particles.
I have two theories about this song and it's relation to this theory.
The first; Win is comparing his own relationship with Regine to a supersymmetrical relationship whereby they are both so similar and so attached despite being two separate people.
On another level, and my second theory, is that this song describes the loss of someone with whom the protagonist once had a relationship that could be considered "supersymmetrical", that continues beyond death. This is a recurring theme throughout Reflektor, whereby the line between life and death is described as being two sides of a sheet of glass, or the reflection in a mirror. The Reflektor. Those who are bereaved are frequently told in counselling to imagine that the person they have lost still lives within their mind, as per the first verse.
I agree with you. I think both interpretations could be true but I see this song (especially the first verse) as a simple declaration of the themes which are wrestled with the most on the album. The afterlife is constantly mentioned, both in the Eurydice myth and in other songs like Here Comes the Night Time.
I agree with you. I think both interpretations could be true but I see this song (especially the first verse) as a simple declaration of the themes which are wrestled with the most on the album. The afterlife is constantly mentioned, both in the Eurydice myth and in other songs like Here Comes the Night Time.
I'm not sure exactly how the Supersymmetry concept works but I think it's describing a relationship here between two people where one feels that the other person completes him and makes him whole. His behaviors are reflected in her and vice versa to...
I'm not sure exactly how the Supersymmetry concept works but I think it's describing a relationship here between two people where one feels that the other person completes him and makes him whole. His behaviors are reflected in her and vice versa to the point where one cannot be described without the other.
This song is about togetherness, in one way or another.
Supersymmetry is a theory in particle physics which very, very basically says that every type of particle has one or more superpartners, i.e. other types of particles that share many of the same properties, but differ in a crucial way. No supersymmetric particle has yet been found, but experiments are underway at CERN and Fermilab to detect supersymmetric partner particles.
I have two theories about this song and it's relation to this theory.
The first; Win is comparing his own relationship with Regine to a supersymmetrical relationship whereby they are both so similar and so attached despite being two separate people.
On another level, and my second theory, is that this song describes the loss of someone with whom the protagonist once had a relationship that could be considered "supersymmetrical", that continues beyond death. This is a recurring theme throughout Reflektor, whereby the line between life and death is described as being two sides of a sheet of glass, or the reflection in a mirror. The Reflektor. Those who are bereaved are frequently told in counselling to imagine that the person they have lost still lives within their mind, as per the first verse.
I agree with you. I think both interpretations could be true but I see this song (especially the first verse) as a simple declaration of the themes which are wrestled with the most on the album. The afterlife is constantly mentioned, both in the Eurydice myth and in other songs like Here Comes the Night Time.
I agree with you. I think both interpretations could be true but I see this song (especially the first verse) as a simple declaration of the themes which are wrestled with the most on the album. The afterlife is constantly mentioned, both in the Eurydice myth and in other songs like Here Comes the Night Time.
I'm not sure exactly how the Supersymmetry concept works but I think it's describing a relationship here between two people where one feels that the other person completes him and makes him whole. His behaviors are reflected in her and vice versa to...
I'm not sure exactly how the Supersymmetry concept works but I think it's describing a relationship here between two people where one feels that the other person completes him and makes him whole. His behaviors are reflected in her and vice versa to the point where one cannot be described without the other.