Great imagery
Great imagery
a great song that i hear no one talk about besides the deepest of oingo boingo fanclubs, which deserves far more attention. i think one of the best aspects of this song is the so many ways that it can be interpreted, so i figured i'll throw in my two cents into this conversation. i'll start off with the most catchy part of the song, that being the chorus. i think that "running on a treadmill" can be interpreted as the main character bettering himself in hopes that "you" will recognize him. i'd also like to say that contrary to...
a great song that i hear no one talk about besides the deepest of oingo boingo fanclubs, which deserves far more attention. i think one of the best aspects of this song is the so many ways that it can be interpreted, so i figured i'll throw in my two cents into this conversation. i'll start off with the most catchy part of the song, that being the chorus. i think that "running on a treadmill" can be interpreted as the main character bettering himself in hopes that "you" will recognize him. i'd also like to say that contrary to the interpretations of posters before me, i think that the song is about someone who wishes to be in a relationship with "you" yet can't manage to, rather than already being in one. in other words, having more or less the same story as "just once or twice is good for your soul." theres what i've got to say, but as i stated before theres a number of ways to interpret this song, so believe whatever interpretation you like the best.
This is a sequel to their other song, 'Don't Shoot Me Santa.' In this sequel, Santa wants to reconnect with the man from the first song. The line I want to focus on is: "Too many people in black robes posing as judges, they should turn that mirror around."
This is a sequel to their other song, 'Don't Shoot Me Santa.' In this sequel, Santa wants to reconnect with the man from the first song. The line I want to focus on is: "Too many people in black robes posing as judges, they should turn that mirror around."
In the spirit of the song, this line seems out of place, but I think that's the point. In my opinion, this line is about people judging others for their flaws while ignoring their own, which may be just as significant as the flaws they're criticizing.
In the spirit of the song, this line seems out of place, but I think that's the point. In my opinion, this line is about people judging others for their flaws while ignoring their own, which may be just as significant as the flaws they're criticizing.
Maybe, going out on a limb here, but maybe its about broken promises
Maybe, going out on a limb here, but maybe its about broken promises
This song is beautiful, mostly for the lyrics. Mark Knopfler is beloved for his keen interest in using music lyrics to give the listener colorful insights into a wide variety of timeless cultural references. Here, Knofler is not only commenting on the sadness of poverty -- of which alcohol abuse is only a symptom -- but a reference to the hardships of the album's theme, the Great Depression.
This song is beautiful, mostly for the lyrics. Mark Knopfler is beloved for his keen interest in using music lyrics to give the listener colorful insights into a wide variety of timeless cultural references. Here, Knofler is not only commenting on the sadness of poverty -- of which alcohol abuse is only a symptom -- but a reference to the hardships of the album's theme, the Great Depression.
A couple things I could perhaps add to the commentary below. First, I thought a "brass monkey date" was a spite of cold weather, which the two hobo friends considered liquor...
A couple things I could perhaps add to the commentary below. First, I thought a "brass monkey date" was a spite of cold weather, which the two hobo friends considered liquor was the best way to survive. The whisky I don't believe is imaginary at all, but in fact essential to the painful story Knofler is about to weave.
I didn't assume they were actually inside a lovely tavern, with warm service, good food and drink, but that they were actually leaning back imagining that they were -- part of the "ragpicker's dream" -- which imagines that the two also have considerable money to throw around, acting like the big shots they obviously are not. This didn't have to be a memory at all, simply a "dream" of a life only wished for by the two rail-bound men.
The soon to be wedded couple share a drink before they separate and meet at the altar to exchange vows. “I’m getting tied” meaning he is tying the knot - he helps her pin her flowers on, while she holds his drink. The rest of the song is the groom internalizing life’s inevitable mundaneness as they grow old together.
The soon to be wedded couple share a drink before they separate and meet at the altar to exchange vows. “I’m getting tied” meaning he is tying the knot - he helps her pin her flowers on, while she holds his drink. The rest of the song is the groom internalizing life’s inevitable mundaneness as they grow old together.
The soon to be wedded couple share a drink before they separate and meet at the altar to exchange vows. “I’m getting tied” meaning he is tying the knot - he helps her pin her flowers on, while she holds his drink. The rest of the song is the groom internalizing life’s inevitable mundaneness as they grow old together.
The soon to be wedded couple share a drink before they separate and meet at the altar to exchange vows. “I’m getting tied” meaning he is tying the knot - he helps her pin her flowers on, while she holds his drink. The rest of the song is the groom internalizing life’s inevitable mundaneness as they grow old together.
I remember thinking when it came out that this song was perhaps inspired by A Clockwork Orange. Any ideas on that?
I remember thinking when it came out that this song was perhaps inspired by A Clockwork Orange. Any ideas on that?
To me this song embodies the life of an introvert. They give as much as they can when they're committed to something, or socializing out of their comfort zone, BUT, they're always searching for an exit. This person finds more peace when navigating on their own. Some may think they're standoffish, thus the sarcastic "Hello's", but it's not that, they're just a loner.
To me this song embodies the life of an introvert. They give as much as they can when they're committed to something, or socializing out of their comfort zone, BUT, they're always searching for an exit. This person finds more peace when navigating on their own. Some may think they're standoffish, thus the sarcastic "Hello's", but it's not that, they're just a loner.