"This song is fairly self-explanatory in its narrative. In between family tragedy and the approaching birth of my son, I found myself in a strange in between space where the things I had always strived for (perfect happiness, success, being the best at what I do) were suddenly not nearly as important as just holding onto what I had."
I believe he is stating the song lyric speaks for itself, then goes on to say what was going on in his life when he wrote it, There is a difference between inspiration and meaning. His life was in transition, his values were shifting and this kindled his creativity. If the lyric is self-explanatory, it does not mention family tragedy or birth of a son, even tangentially.
I believe he is stating the song lyric speaks for itself, then goes on to say what was going on in his life when he wrote it, There is a difference between inspiration and meaning. His life was in transition, his values were shifting and this kindled his creativity. If the lyric is self-explanatory, it does not mention family tragedy or birth of a son, even tangentially.
A.C. Newman said this in an A.V. Club story:
"This song is fairly self-explanatory in its narrative. In between family tragedy and the approaching birth of my son, I found myself in a strange in between space where the things I had always strived for (perfect happiness, success, being the best at what I do) were suddenly not nearly as important as just holding onto what I had."
Here's the link: http://www.avclub.com/article/premiere-ac-newman-and-neko-case-get-together-for--87854
I believe he is stating the song lyric speaks for itself, then goes on to say what was going on in his life when he wrote it, There is a difference between inspiration and meaning. His life was in transition, his values were shifting and this kindled his creativity. If the lyric is self-explanatory, it does not mention family tragedy or birth of a son, even tangentially.
I believe he is stating the song lyric speaks for itself, then goes on to say what was going on in his life when he wrote it, There is a difference between inspiration and meaning. His life was in transition, his values were shifting and this kindled his creativity. If the lyric is self-explanatory, it does not mention family tragedy or birth of a son, even tangentially.