I always viewed this song as a criticism of how men assume a higher position and power over women and the carelessness they treat them with.
The opening of 'the earth did open , swallow hole' reminded me of how easy men can navigate their way through life in a patriarchal society. 'The earth did open' reflecting how easily doors are opened and closed for men no matter the circumstances and all the different opportunities this provides for them.
I thought the repetition of 'careening' showed how relentless and uncontrolled some men can be regarding picking up women.
My favourite part of the song 'im a man, a liar, guaranteed in your bed' is further describing how they go about regarding their promiscuity. Spoken from first person in order to criticise mens actions, showing their cockiness and automatic asserted dominance, abusing their lucky placement in a society where being a 'man' makes them entitled and all they need to be powerful.
I always viewed this song as a criticism of how men assume a higher position and power over women and the carelessness they treat them with.
The opening of 'the earth did open , swallow hole' reminded me of how easy men can navigate their way through life in a patriarchal society. 'The earth did open' reflecting how easily doors are opened and closed for men no matter the circumstances and all the different opportunities this provides for them.
I thought the repetition of 'careening' showed how relentless and uncontrolled some men can be regarding picking up women.
My favourite part of the song 'im a man, a liar, guaranteed in your bed' is further describing how they go about regarding their promiscuity. Spoken from first person in order to criticise mens actions, showing their cockiness and automatic asserted dominance, abusing their lucky placement in a society where being a 'man' makes them entitled and all they need to be powerful.