I think all of the relationship interpretations are pretty accurate. The one thing I'd say, based on a lot of former Pixies lyrics... I think the Green and Blue has a reference to Green and Blue algae - basically the beginning of life on earth that evolved from the oceans.
For example - 'My bits all wander in the trees.'
but mostly - 'I said I'm human, but you know I lied.
I'm only visiting this shore.
I'll soon be leaving in the outbound tide.'
It reminds me of lyrics from the Pixies song ('A Sad Punk', I believe) - which goes '...and evolving from the sea, would not take too much time for me, to walk beside you in the sun.'
Frank has always had a lot of references to ocean life (Thalassacracy, Wave of Mutilation, etc.) - so it fits that theme for me.
@skibble21 I think your interpretation is terrific. Lots of aquatic references in Pixies songs, certainly - don't forget Where is my Mind? Also I'd add the Frank Black has lived in Eugene, Oregon for a while. - in Southern Oregon there used to be a huge industry selling "super blue green algae" for all sorts of purposes (although Klamath Lake has no tides). The algae craze has since diminished.
@skibble21 I think your interpretation is terrific. Lots of aquatic references in Pixies songs, certainly - don't forget Where is my Mind? Also I'd add the Frank Black has lived in Eugene, Oregon for a while. - in Southern Oregon there used to be a huge industry selling "super blue green algae" for all sorts of purposes (although Klamath Lake has no tides). The algae craze has since diminished.
I think all of the relationship interpretations are pretty accurate. The one thing I'd say, based on a lot of former Pixies lyrics... I think the Green and Blue has a reference to Green and Blue algae - basically the beginning of life on earth that evolved from the oceans.
For example - 'My bits all wander in the trees.'
but mostly - 'I said I'm human, but you know I lied. I'm only visiting this shore. I'll soon be leaving in the outbound tide.'
It reminds me of lyrics from the Pixies song ('A Sad Punk', I believe) - which goes '...and evolving from the sea, would not take too much time for me, to walk beside you in the sun.'
Frank has always had a lot of references to ocean life (Thalassacracy, Wave of Mutilation, etc.) - so it fits that theme for me.
@skibble21 agreed. Very consistent and elegant analysis.
@skibble21 agreed. Very consistent and elegant analysis.
@skibble21 I think your interpretation is terrific. Lots of aquatic references in Pixies songs, certainly - don't forget Where is my Mind? Also I'd add the Frank Black has lived in Eugene, Oregon for a while. - in Southern Oregon there used to be a huge industry selling "super blue green algae" for all sorts of purposes (although Klamath Lake has no tides). The algae craze has since diminished.
@skibble21 I think your interpretation is terrific. Lots of aquatic references in Pixies songs, certainly - don't forget Where is my Mind? Also I'd add the Frank Black has lived in Eugene, Oregon for a while. - in Southern Oregon there used to be a huge industry selling "super blue green algae" for all sorts of purposes (although Klamath Lake has no tides). The algae craze has since diminished.