There is a fear of disappearing into anonymity present throughout this song. It seems to be related to coming of age and entering into the working class. Ezra yearns to transcend this kind of life via the preservation of his humanity, which he taps into through music and community. Ultimately, he seeks meaningful interpersonal relationships. He doesn't think that these come easy, nor should they. Instead Ezra encourages conflict. He believes that this will make him real again. By fighting for true connection to others, he is able to put his vitality into sharp focus and escape a society that would otherwise see him drown in a lifeless sea of dead-end jobs. Ezra chooses to rally against the monotony and listlessness of adulthood. Even though we tend toward isolation, Ezra issues a battle cry for shared experience. He refuses to give up on his radical dreams in which artistic expression and everyday life collide. If we can just rediscover the magic we once knew as children, then we will surely be all right.
There is a fear of disappearing into anonymity present throughout this song. It seems to be related to coming of age and entering into the working class. Ezra yearns to transcend this kind of life via the preservation of his humanity, which he taps into through music and community. Ultimately, he seeks meaningful interpersonal relationships. He doesn't think that these come easy, nor should they. Instead Ezra encourages conflict. He believes that this will make him real again. By fighting for true connection to others, he is able to put his vitality into sharp focus and escape a society that would otherwise see him drown in a lifeless sea of dead-end jobs. Ezra chooses to rally against the monotony and listlessness of adulthood. Even though we tend toward isolation, Ezra issues a battle cry for shared experience. He refuses to give up on his radical dreams in which artistic expression and everyday life collide. If we can just rediscover the magic we once knew as children, then we will surely be all right.