This one is just pure Nicky Wire (should it have been sung by him? I reckon that might have worked.) It's a consideration of his uncertainties as to his place in the band, not fitting the 'rock star' image and caring much more about sport and TV than wanting to pick up his guitar. Although I do detect a degree of humour in his self-deprecation, the song is carried along by his agonizing cynicism ('the only thing that keeps me sane') as he breaks into eruptions of bile at those criticising him, which James' roar perfectly suits.
This one is just pure Nicky Wire (should it have been sung by him? I reckon that might have worked.) It's a consideration of his uncertainties as to his place in the band, not fitting the 'rock star' image and caring much more about sport and TV than wanting to pick up his guitar. Although I do detect a degree of humour in his self-deprecation, the song is carried along by his agonizing cynicism ('the only thing that keeps me sane') as he breaks into eruptions of bile at those criticising him, which James' roar perfectly suits.