This song is a clear reference to Harrison Ford's career. He practically grew up with The Doors, wanting to be like them (although Turner nods to The Strokes as one of his own influences), but then turned to acting, even though he never got an Oscar for any of his roles ("golden boy's in bad shape"). Then came Star Wars, where he was immediately cast as Han Solo, but the image of him Lucas created did not match his style, and fan service ended up deciding on Solo's fate. Back in those days, SW was a cult (rather than a franchise - "this isn't how they look tonight"). Then he addresses the fact that Ford went on to star in family-oriented content, like Indiana Jones, however he always considered Blade Runner to be the best of his career, as well as those "ghostly" 70s. Ain't it dark early?
Of course, Ford isn't the main subject, his life's simply used as an example here. What Turner is trying to say is that his mainstream career, especially that of AM, is pretty much done here. The star treatment.
@haulinoates Not sure I agree fully though that’s an interesting interpretation. Enjoyed reading. The only thing that is dead wrong is “golden boy’s in bad shape.” Olden boys are a type of motorcycle tire and Turner is an avid motorcyclist. It’s imagery for a long journey.
@haulinoates Not sure I agree fully though that’s an interesting interpretation. Enjoyed reading. The only thing that is dead wrong is “golden boy’s in bad shape.” Olden boys are a type of motorcycle tire and Turner is an avid motorcyclist. It’s imagery for a long journey.
The first interpretation seems pretty contrived however interesting.
Think Turners just making his usual cheeky commentary, this time about how we’ve reached a point culturally where appearances have become more important than true substance.
The first interpretation seems pretty contrived however interesting.
Think Turners just making his usual cheeky commentary, this time about how we’ve reached a point culturally where appearances have become more important than true substance.
This song is a clear reference to Harrison Ford's career. He practically grew up with The Doors, wanting to be like them (although Turner nods to The Strokes as one of his own influences), but then turned to acting, even though he never got an Oscar for any of his roles ("golden boy's in bad shape"). Then came Star Wars, where he was immediately cast as Han Solo, but the image of him Lucas created did not match his style, and fan service ended up deciding on Solo's fate. Back in those days, SW was a cult (rather than a franchise - "this isn't how they look tonight"). Then he addresses the fact that Ford went on to star in family-oriented content, like Indiana Jones, however he always considered Blade Runner to be the best of his career, as well as those "ghostly" 70s. Ain't it dark early?
Of course, Ford isn't the main subject, his life's simply used as an example here. What Turner is trying to say is that his mainstream career, especially that of AM, is pretty much done here. The star treatment.
@haulinoates I love your response and your take on it <3
@haulinoates I love your response and your take on it <3
@haulinoates Not sure I agree fully though that’s an interesting interpretation. Enjoyed reading. The only thing that is dead wrong is “golden boy’s in bad shape.” Olden boys are a type of motorcycle tire and Turner is an avid motorcyclist. It’s imagery for a long journey.
@haulinoates Not sure I agree fully though that’s an interesting interpretation. Enjoyed reading. The only thing that is dead wrong is “golden boy’s in bad shape.” Olden boys are a type of motorcycle tire and Turner is an avid motorcyclist. It’s imagery for a long journey.
@haulinoates Golden boys*
@haulinoates Golden boys*
The first interpretation seems pretty contrived however interesting. Think Turners just making his usual cheeky commentary, this time about how we’ve reached a point culturally where appearances have become more important than true substance.
The first interpretation seems pretty contrived however interesting. Think Turners just making his usual cheeky commentary, this time about how we’ve reached a point culturally where appearances have become more important than true substance.