Carrie Brownstein said in her book this song was written for the fans about the band's relationship to their listeners. When she was younger Carrie felt she didn't fit in with her family or surroundings and constantly felt a need for more attention and validation. She wrote letters to rock stars but most didn't write back but when she wrote letters to tv soap actors they actually did and would send head shots as well which made her feel validated and alive in the world. For someone struggling to feel noticed the acknowledgement of a celebrity, however insignificant or not, is a huge gratitude. In later years Carrie said she'd felt that same hunger and need in fans to be the person on the other end, to try to help others feel validated without being completely overwhelmed by their sometimes bottomless desire. Kingliz hit the nail on the head!
Carrie Brownstein said in her book this song was written for the fans about the band's relationship to their listeners. When she was younger Carrie felt she didn't fit in with her family or surroundings and constantly felt a need for more attention and validation. She wrote letters to rock stars but most didn't write back but when she wrote letters to tv soap actors they actually did and would send head shots as well which made her feel validated and alive in the world. For someone struggling to feel noticed the acknowledgement of a celebrity, however insignificant or not, is a huge gratitude. In later years Carrie said she'd felt that same hunger and need in fans to be the person on the other end, to try to help others feel validated without being completely overwhelmed by their sometimes bottomless desire. Kingliz hit the nail on the head!