I think this song is a way of challenging the american dream. "All our lives we sweat and save, building for a shallow grave, must be something else we say". I think Jim is scoffing at the idea that having two cars and a house makes your life complete.
I think this song is a way of challenging the american dream. "All our lives we sweat and save, building for a shallow grave, must be something else we say". I think Jim is scoffing at the idea that having two cars and a house makes your life complete.