I think this song is quite dark and has many conjured and ambiguously tailored meanings as metaphors. I think it is about as someone noted - A two person view of being abused and the abuser answering each other. 'Tales from the head, can't buy the book, no one's listening, but I guess you could' sounds like someone trying to reach out to tell someone but no one is listening and the person they are trying to tell isn't too interested saying they're tired and liquid as water means I think like 'well, you're reaction is crystal clear as normal, it's as liquid as water'. It could also mean they are trying to talk to their abusive partner about it but they don't want to know and get an arrogant and expected reply (2nd verse)
The third verse about walking in high heels is definitely a well known incident with Paul Hester drunk whilst wearing heels and having an altercation with Neil.
The final coda is as if the abusee cannot let go and walk away because they love the person too much, OR it is the abuser saying it? It's a vague and thought provoking song leaving you to wonder.
I have read somewhere that the song has a double meaning and is about Neil's relationship with CH under the guise of a relationship based story. I think a lot of Try Whistling This's album deals with endings with an era of his life and reflections (CH)
I think this song is quite dark and has many conjured and ambiguously tailored meanings as metaphors. I think it is about as someone noted - A two person view of being abused and the abuser answering each other. 'Tales from the head, can't buy the book, no one's listening, but I guess you could' sounds like someone trying to reach out to tell someone but no one is listening and the person they are trying to tell isn't too interested saying they're tired and liquid as water means I think like 'well, you're reaction is crystal clear as normal, it's as liquid as water'. It could also mean they are trying to talk to their abusive partner about it but they don't want to know and get an arrogant and expected reply (2nd verse)
The third verse about walking in high heels is definitely a well known incident with Paul Hester drunk whilst wearing heels and having an altercation with Neil. The final coda is as if the abusee cannot let go and walk away because they love the person too much, OR it is the abuser saying it? It's a vague and thought provoking song leaving you to wonder. I have read somewhere that the song has a double meaning and is about Neil's relationship with CH under the guise of a relationship based story. I think a lot of Try Whistling This's album deals with endings with an era of his life and reflections (CH)