this song is incredible- the lyrics are so powerful. There is definately a very literal interpretation to eating disorders. but I think what gives the song its kick is the comparison between political movements and individual struggles...
For example, at the climax of the song:
"But don't forget what it really means to hunger strike, When you don't really need to/
Some are dying for the cause, but that don't make it yours"
juxtaposes the idea of starving for vanity and the idea of starving for a cause. This song also goes deep into the psyche of someone who is struggling with an eating disorder, and the lyrics almost suggest that the disease has to do with someone internalizing a politcal struggle as a personal struggle.
in any case, this song takes my breath away every time I hear it.
this song is incredible- the lyrics are so powerful. There is definately a very literal interpretation to eating disorders. but I think what gives the song its kick is the comparison between political movements and individual struggles... For example, at the climax of the song: "But don't forget what it really means to hunger strike, When you don't really need to/ Some are dying for the cause, but that don't make it yours" juxtaposes the idea of starving for vanity and the idea of starving for a cause. This song also goes deep into the psyche of someone who is struggling with an eating disorder, and the lyrics almost suggest that the disease has to do with someone internalizing a politcal struggle as a personal struggle. in any case, this song takes my breath away every time I hear it.
@tbot Right on. Excellent on this part of the song. Good addition to the full discussion above.
@tbot Right on. Excellent on this part of the song. Good addition to the full discussion above.