Apparently this song was inspired by the 1969 film of the 1935 book about a depression-era dance competition. The title refers to the mercy killing of horses that have broken a leg.
From the imdb reviews: "This film is not for everyone. But for those interested in the social pathology that allows human suffering to become a form of amusement, the malicious ill-treatment of the poor, or the harsh realities of the depression era, this is multifaceted cinema that can be watched again and again, each time yielding new subtleties. It is a morbidly fascinating character study that reflects a truly desperate time."
But, regardless of the dance competition setting, I like to interpret it as a metaphor for life generally.. I am now inspired to seek out the film to see if it's as good as suggested.
Apparently this song was inspired by the 1969 film of the 1935 book about a depression-era dance competition. The title refers to the mercy killing of horses that have broken a leg.
From the imdb reviews: "This film is not for everyone. But for those interested in the social pathology that allows human suffering to become a form of amusement, the malicious ill-treatment of the poor, or the harsh realities of the depression era, this is multifaceted cinema that can be watched again and again, each time yielding new subtleties. It is a morbidly fascinating character study that reflects a truly desperate time."
But, regardless of the dance competition setting, I like to interpret it as a metaphor for life generally.. I am now inspired to seek out the film to see if it's as good as suggested.