Most interpretations are far off i think. Consider the authors and the band, they are voyeurs into modern society and this is another great example of seeing 'us' as people aiming for the wrong things in life, being misdirected and shallow. I always enjoy Julians duality of thought and emotion in his writing, one hand he is in control the next he needs to be shown how to 'be'. Now this doesnt necessarily mean its his view or his retrospect it could be some joe he met, or it doesnt take much to imagine that is how we all are... we need to:
"Find a job, find a friend
Find a home, find a dog
Settle down, out of town
Find a dream, shut it down'
By shutting down i think he means end of your journey, life. So what is it all for, these roles we play.
I see this song also has suicidal gestures, 'a million reasons to leave' suggests that whilst someone or something is encouraging to keep on going, there are a lot of reasons to leave this place.
As well is reading to much into it, this song could be about a relationship that is struggling to find commitment, the balance and path is in question, should he want all those things common people desire, it seems pointless, he needs another opinion but really he's on the fence..
Most interpretations are far off i think. Consider the authors and the band, they are voyeurs into modern society and this is another great example of seeing 'us' as people aiming for the wrong things in life, being misdirected and shallow. I always enjoy Julians duality of thought and emotion in his writing, one hand he is in control the next he needs to be shown how to 'be'. Now this doesnt necessarily mean its his view or his retrospect it could be some joe he met, or it doesnt take much to imagine that is how we all are... we need to: "Find a job, find a friend Find a home, find a dog Settle down, out of town Find a dream, shut it down'
By shutting down i think he means end of your journey, life. So what is it all for, these roles we play. I see this song also has suicidal gestures, 'a million reasons to leave' suggests that whilst someone or something is encouraging to keep on going, there are a lot of reasons to leave this place.
As well is reading to much into it, this song could be about a relationship that is struggling to find commitment, the balance and path is in question, should he want all those things common people desire, it seems pointless, he needs another opinion but really he's on the fence..
amazing band, still producing amazing music