I believe that the first stanza of this song is about masturbation, but the rest of the song does not support that idea. On the other hand, the idea that this song mocks suburban culture and is about the stupidity of suburban culture is not completely true either. I believe that the actual meaning comes from the combination of both these ideas; the author uses the concept of masturbating, a common teenage act, to express the feeling of suburban culture and teenage angst. In my mind, there is no doubt that this song is talking about (Not necessarily mocking it)...
I believe that the first stanza of this song is about masturbation, but the rest of the song does not support that idea. On the other hand, the idea that this song mocks suburban culture and is about the stupidity of suburban culture is not completely true either. I believe that the actual meaning comes from the combination of both these ideas; the author uses the concept of masturbating, a common teenage act, to express the feeling of suburban culture and teenage angst. In my mind, there is no doubt that this song is talking about (Not necessarily mocking it) suburban culture and its ridiculousness. To me, the song especially speaks to teenage culture, the kind that thinks it has problems it doesn't have, and how much of a big deal people make of that kind of thought process. The lyrics "Im not sick but im not well", especially speaks to this; the idea that one does not actually have any problems, but thinks that he isnt ok, for one reason or another. After all, those who live in safe, suburban culture dont have many really important problems, but alot of them think they do, especially teenagers. The statement that "if you connect with this song, then you don't know what you are talking about" is a bit overexaggerated. I am a teenager, a teenager who is familiar with his insecurities and understands the overanxious, obsessive, and occasionaly obnoxious culture he lives in and understands that he is angsty himself. Knowing this, I find that I am able to really connect with this song because it speaks to my observations and puts some light on the world I live in. But in the end, song meanings are interpretive, and to claim that my idea is right is a fallcy.
I believe that the first stanza of this song is about masturbation, but the rest of the song does not support that idea. On the other hand, the idea that this song mocks suburban culture and is about the stupidity of suburban culture is not completely true either. I believe that the actual meaning comes from the combination of both these ideas; the author uses the concept of masturbating, a common teenage act, to express the feeling of suburban culture and teenage angst. In my mind, there is no doubt that this song is talking about (Not necessarily mocking it)...
I believe that the first stanza of this song is about masturbation, but the rest of the song does not support that idea. On the other hand, the idea that this song mocks suburban culture and is about the stupidity of suburban culture is not completely true either. I believe that the actual meaning comes from the combination of both these ideas; the author uses the concept of masturbating, a common teenage act, to express the feeling of suburban culture and teenage angst. In my mind, there is no doubt that this song is talking about (Not necessarily mocking it) suburban culture and its ridiculousness. To me, the song especially speaks to teenage culture, the kind that thinks it has problems it doesn't have, and how much of a big deal people make of that kind of thought process. The lyrics "Im not sick but im not well", especially speaks to this; the idea that one does not actually have any problems, but thinks that he isnt ok, for one reason or another. After all, those who live in safe, suburban culture dont have many really important problems, but alot of them think they do, especially teenagers. The statement that "if you connect with this song, then you don't know what you are talking about" is a bit overexaggerated. I am a teenager, a teenager who is familiar with his insecurities and understands the overanxious, obsessive, and occasionaly obnoxious culture he lives in and understands that he is angsty himself. Knowing this, I find that I am able to really connect with this song because it speaks to my observations and puts some light on the world I live in. But in the end, song meanings are interpretive, and to claim that my idea is right is a fallcy.
The second stanza ("fingertips have memories...") is probably about masturbation, but I don't think the first stanza ("I had visions, I was in them...") is, even though you COULD say that the "visions" are masturbatory fantasies. I agree that the rest of the song has nothing to do with masturbating.
The second stanza ("fingertips have memories...") is probably about masturbation, but I don't think the first stanza ("I had visions, I was in them...") is, even though you COULD say that the "visions" are masturbatory fantasies. I agree that the rest of the song has nothing to do with masturbating.
although it is looking at suburban culture i think the focus is more on himself and that he doesnt fit in. so he feels somewhat superior, in intelligence but his superior intelligence is outnumbered and overruled by todays modern idiots.
although it is looking at suburban culture i think the focus is more on himself and that he doesnt fit in. so he feels somewhat superior, in intelligence but his superior intelligence is outnumbered and overruled by todays modern idiots.
the first verse with the mirror is about the realisation that he is just another human and flawed like all the rest, although he doesnt feel like he should be.
the first verse with the mirror is about the realisation that he is just another human and flawed like all the rest, although he doesnt feel like he should be.
second verse is about masturbation. he is thinking of a girl he once had and the human desires he felt for her, but i suspect at the same time he feels he wont be able to get another woman because he doesnt feel like an ordinary person.
the chorus "im not sick but im not well" talks about being somewhat depressed. as a result people may think hes sick more so mentally than physically, and he knows he isnt, but at the same time he knows there is something not right with him.
he also realises that the smart people like himself are not breeding as much. this is because they think to much, and are getting no where causing them to die out.
the hospital verse is once again about how no one understands him and cant help him. because people are too stupid to understand what hes thinking they diognose him with something they can understand, madness(sickness). in doing that they assume hes crazy but really they just dont understand, and the amputee bit is like witch doctor medicine which occured because the old doctors didnt understand the ilness they were facing much like people dont understand the thoughts hes having.
the second to last verse is about trying to fit in with them by getting piercings, listening to their music, and trying to kill his brain so that he can fit in and rid himself of his accused madness.
finally he decides he cant fit in and its like "everybody is out to get me" because they dont understand him, so he want to get away and hide like a mole. this verse also mentions social interaction. he finds what they talk about boring because its stupid, however as a result he doesnt have many topics to speak about, so his thoughts of conversation might as well be "snoring" and as a result of having nothing to talk about he is boring, "then your boring". this is also the irony mentioned at the end, his refusal to talk about something boring is making him boring, and as a result he cant fit in with society, suming up the whole song.
i just think its a rad song, commenting on how fu**ed up todays society is.
I believe that the first stanza of this song is about masturbation, but the rest of the song does not support that idea. On the other hand, the idea that this song mocks suburban culture and is about the stupidity of suburban culture is not completely true either. I believe that the actual meaning comes from the combination of both these ideas; the author uses the concept of masturbating, a common teenage act, to express the feeling of suburban culture and teenage angst. In my mind, there is no doubt that this song is talking about (Not necessarily mocking it)...
I believe that the first stanza of this song is about masturbation, but the rest of the song does not support that idea. On the other hand, the idea that this song mocks suburban culture and is about the stupidity of suburban culture is not completely true either. I believe that the actual meaning comes from the combination of both these ideas; the author uses the concept of masturbating, a common teenage act, to express the feeling of suburban culture and teenage angst. In my mind, there is no doubt that this song is talking about (Not necessarily mocking it) suburban culture and its ridiculousness. To me, the song especially speaks to teenage culture, the kind that thinks it has problems it doesn't have, and how much of a big deal people make of that kind of thought process. The lyrics "Im not sick but im not well", especially speaks to this; the idea that one does not actually have any problems, but thinks that he isnt ok, for one reason or another. After all, those who live in safe, suburban culture dont have many really important problems, but alot of them think they do, especially teenagers. The statement that "if you connect with this song, then you don't know what you are talking about" is a bit overexaggerated. I am a teenager, a teenager who is familiar with his insecurities and understands the overanxious, obsessive, and occasionaly obnoxious culture he lives in and understands that he is angsty himself. Knowing this, I find that I am able to really connect with this song because it speaks to my observations and puts some light on the world I live in. But in the end, song meanings are interpretive, and to claim that my idea is right is a fallcy.
I believe that the first stanza of this song is about masturbation, but the rest of the song does not support that idea. On the other hand, the idea that this song mocks suburban culture and is about the stupidity of suburban culture is not completely true either. I believe that the actual meaning comes from the combination of both these ideas; the author uses the concept of masturbating, a common teenage act, to express the feeling of suburban culture and teenage angst. In my mind, there is no doubt that this song is talking about (Not necessarily mocking it)...
I believe that the first stanza of this song is about masturbation, but the rest of the song does not support that idea. On the other hand, the idea that this song mocks suburban culture and is about the stupidity of suburban culture is not completely true either. I believe that the actual meaning comes from the combination of both these ideas; the author uses the concept of masturbating, a common teenage act, to express the feeling of suburban culture and teenage angst. In my mind, there is no doubt that this song is talking about (Not necessarily mocking it) suburban culture and its ridiculousness. To me, the song especially speaks to teenage culture, the kind that thinks it has problems it doesn't have, and how much of a big deal people make of that kind of thought process. The lyrics "Im not sick but im not well", especially speaks to this; the idea that one does not actually have any problems, but thinks that he isnt ok, for one reason or another. After all, those who live in safe, suburban culture dont have many really important problems, but alot of them think they do, especially teenagers. The statement that "if you connect with this song, then you don't know what you are talking about" is a bit overexaggerated. I am a teenager, a teenager who is familiar with his insecurities and understands the overanxious, obsessive, and occasionaly obnoxious culture he lives in and understands that he is angsty himself. Knowing this, I find that I am able to really connect with this song because it speaks to my observations and puts some light on the world I live in. But in the end, song meanings are interpretive, and to claim that my idea is right is a fallcy.
The second stanza ("fingertips have memories...") is probably about masturbation, but I don't think the first stanza ("I had visions, I was in them...") is, even though you COULD say that the "visions" are masturbatory fantasies. I agree that the rest of the song has nothing to do with masturbating.
The second stanza ("fingertips have memories...") is probably about masturbation, but I don't think the first stanza ("I had visions, I was in them...") is, even though you COULD say that the "visions" are masturbatory fantasies. I agree that the rest of the song has nothing to do with masturbating.
although it is looking at suburban culture i think the focus is more on himself and that he doesnt fit in. so he feels somewhat superior, in intelligence but his superior intelligence is outnumbered and overruled by todays modern idiots.
although it is looking at suburban culture i think the focus is more on himself and that he doesnt fit in. so he feels somewhat superior, in intelligence but his superior intelligence is outnumbered and overruled by todays modern idiots.
the first verse with the mirror is about the realisation that he is just another human and flawed like all the rest, although he doesnt feel like he should be.
the first verse with the mirror is about the realisation that he is just another human and flawed like all the rest, although he doesnt feel like he should be.
second verse is about masturbation. he is thinking of a girl he once had and the human desires he felt for her, but i suspect at the same time he feels he wont be able to get another woman because he doesnt feel like an ordinary person.
the chorus "im not sick but im not well" talks about being somewhat depressed. as a result people may think hes sick more so mentally than physically, and he knows he isnt, but at the same time he knows there is something not right with him.
he also realises that the smart people like himself are not breeding as much. this is because they think to much, and are getting no where causing them to die out.
the hospital verse is once again about how no one understands him and cant help him. because people are too stupid to understand what hes thinking they diognose him with something they can understand, madness(sickness). in doing that they assume hes crazy but really they just dont understand, and the amputee bit is like witch doctor medicine which occured because the old doctors didnt understand the ilness they were facing much like people dont understand the thoughts hes having.
the second to last verse is about trying to fit in with them by getting piercings, listening to their music, and trying to kill his brain so that he can fit in and rid himself of his accused madness.
finally he decides he cant fit in and its like "everybody is out to get me" because they dont understand him, so he want to get away and hide like a mole. this verse also mentions social interaction. he finds what they talk about boring because its stupid, however as a result he doesnt have many topics to speak about, so his thoughts of conversation might as well be "snoring" and as a result of having nothing to talk about he is boring, "then your boring". this is also the irony mentioned at the end, his refusal to talk about something boring is making him boring, and as a result he cant fit in with society, suming up the whole song.