The song, and the whole album is about a meth user (John?). I dont think the implication is that anyone dies in this song, but the incinerate bit is some self-loathing.
Ive heard that John used to do meth once, and that the album actually is based more on his own experiences than other songs, which are largely fictional.
As with Tallahasse, dont try to interpret this song outside of the context of the whole album. Great album BTW :-)
In his interview with Marc Maron, John talks quite a bit about his drug use, including his speed phase. And he specifically refers to We Shall All Be Healed as his "tweaker album."
In his interview with Marc Maron, John talks quite a bit about his drug use, including his speed phase. And he specifically refers to We Shall All Be Healed as his "tweaker album."
The song, and the whole album is about a meth user (John?). I dont think the implication is that anyone dies in this song, but the incinerate bit is some self-loathing.
Ive heard that John used to do meth once, and that the album actually is based more on his own experiences than other songs, which are largely fictional.
As with Tallahasse, dont try to interpret this song outside of the context of the whole album. Great album BTW :-)
In his interview with Marc Maron, John talks quite a bit about his drug use, including his speed phase. And he specifically refers to We Shall All Be Healed as his "tweaker album."
In his interview with Marc Maron, John talks quite a bit about his drug use, including his speed phase. And he specifically refers to We Shall All Be Healed as his "tweaker album."
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