the subject seems to be describing relationships in three separate instances. the third appears to be the subject's final, though it would seem the other two did not last.
birkenau, a satellite concentration camp of auschwitz, was certainly not a place of indolence. this would make the subject a soldier of the german army during wwii, the heer. the polish town of brzezinka was annexed for the purpose of building the camp (birkenau = german pronunciation of brzezinka), though the town was once one of festivals, joyful living, and I'm sure -- indolence. perhaps the barkers are the remaining celebrators, after the moon has gone down, likely to be boisterous. here the subject feels obligated to serve in the war, that he would do anything to be with his love interest except put aside his duties as a soldier. i presume the subject was indeed dreaming, and perhaps questioning his actions in reflection of why his relationship failed. here he was ever-so-close, with just the chasm of duty keeping him from happiness. the subject was selfish in this instance. then again, what love isn't selfish?
a balustrade is more commonly referred to as the structure composed of handrails and pickets, which accompany stairs for stability (called banisters, usually). in a more general sense, a balustrade is any structure made from vertical supports or pillars, across the tops of which is a conjoining rail. the balustrade being referred to here is as a balcony with a parapet. much like one might picture on a sizeable mansion, attached to a bedroom antechamber. the subject here, too, is dreaming, but in a different sense. the dreaming here is that of overconfidence, where he believes he is something greater than he truly is. his believes his skills as a lover are unparalleled, though try as he may to build a relationship (an open one, at that), it eventually collapsed -- nothing meshed properly. the subject believed he was creating a construct to keep them together, but in its collapse they realize that they are able to rejoice in their freedom from one another. in this instance, the subject was overprotective.
the subject dreams of his future: himself in spain, presumably ready to die, recounting his many encounters with women throughout his years. by his marionettes, i assume he is referring to the women he remembers as puppets, manipulated by his tender hand, whose memories will be buried along with him. returning to reality, it seems that he is explaining his dreams to the girlfriend. i believe that he and his girlfriend are running away as vagabonds because they have been scorned by elders. she may be with child, in which case, he is referring to her sarcastically as being soiled. or they are running as criminals, where she is soiled for becoming involved. her hands are dirty. despite her young age, her experience may have put her in a condition of elevated responsibility, having to grow older sooner than necessary. this may be where her furrows come from, an allusion to the wrinkles of old age. perhaps she is wise. regardless, their situation is not so severe; they are living as close to death as driving without seatbelts. or it this a touch of irony?
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the subject seems to be describing relationships in three separate instances. the third appears to be the subject's final, though it would seem the other two did not last.
birkenau, a satellite concentration camp of auschwitz, was certainly not a place of indolence. this would make the subject a soldier of the german army during wwii, the heer. the polish town of brzezinka was annexed for the purpose of building the camp (birkenau = german pronunciation of brzezinka), though the town was once one of festivals, joyful living, and I'm sure -- indolence. perhaps the barkers are the remaining celebrators, after the moon has gone down, likely to be boisterous. here the subject feels obligated to serve in the war, that he would do anything to be with his love interest except put aside his duties as a soldier. i presume the subject was indeed dreaming, and perhaps questioning his actions in reflection of why his relationship failed. here he was ever-so-close, with just the chasm of duty keeping him from happiness. the subject was selfish in this instance. then again, what love isn't selfish?
a balustrade is more commonly referred to as the structure composed of handrails and pickets, which accompany stairs for stability (called banisters, usually). in a more general sense, a balustrade is any structure made from vertical supports or pillars, across the tops of which is a conjoining rail. the balustrade being referred to here is as a balcony with a parapet. much like one might picture on a sizeable mansion, attached to a bedroom antechamber. the subject here, too, is dreaming, but in a different sense. the dreaming here is that of overconfidence, where he believes he is something greater than he truly is. his believes his skills as a lover are unparalleled, though try as he may to build a relationship (an open one, at that), it eventually collapsed -- nothing meshed properly. the subject believed he was creating a construct to keep them together, but in its collapse they realize that they are able to rejoice in their freedom from one another. in this instance, the subject was overprotective.
the subject dreams of his future: himself in spain, presumably ready to die, recounting his many encounters with women throughout his years. by his marionettes, i assume he is referring to the women he remembers as puppets, manipulated by his tender hand, whose memories will be buried along with him. returning to reality, it seems that he is explaining his dreams to the girlfriend. i believe that he and his girlfriend are running away as vagabonds because they have been scorned by elders. she may be with child, in which case, he is referring to her sarcastically as being soiled. or they are running as criminals, where she is soiled for becoming involved. her hands are dirty. despite her young age, her experience may have put her in a condition of elevated responsibility, having to grow older sooner than necessary. this may be where her furrows come from, an allusion to the wrinkles of old age. perhaps she is wise. regardless, their situation is not so severe; they are living as close to death as driving without seatbelts. or it this a touch of irony?
@odhinn178 this is the most brilliant deconstruction of any song that i've yet read on this website.
@odhinn178 this is the most brilliant deconstruction of any song that i've yet read on this website.
@odhinn178 I've read this while listing the song. It actually brought tears to my eyes..
@odhinn178 I've read this while listing the song. It actually brought tears to my eyes..