bobwronski has a really convincing interpretation but i always thought it had almost the exact opposite meaning. maybe im a glass half full kinda guy (either that or i am incapable of picking up on irony in lyrics).
i think the song is a criticism of the 9 to 5 lifestyle. the old man is the result of a lifetime wasted chasing the american dream working at some mundane task (collecting stamps).
on the other hand, musicians (like frank sinatra) can accomplish greatness far beyond mere wealth. hell, the beatles were bigger than jesus. popular music is appreciated by the entire world. it can make people forget their troubles and even make "flies and spiders get along".
the significance of touching others with your art is greater than almost any other trivial endeavor of mankind.
its bigger than the "ad campaigns" of men in suits trying to take over the world (or atleast their target market).
its bigger than the "flaming truths" about the meaning of life on earth.
its even bigger than this "roost" we call home, or the galaxy surrounding it.
frank sinatras songs will be riding radio waves for millions of years, exploring "dismembered constilations" and 1000 years from now his legacy will live on on the planet omicron persei 8.
bobwronski has a really convincing interpretation but i always thought it had almost the exact opposite meaning. maybe im a glass half full kinda guy (either that or i am incapable of picking up on irony in lyrics).
i think the song is a criticism of the 9 to 5 lifestyle. the old man is the result of a lifetime wasted chasing the american dream working at some mundane task (collecting stamps). on the other hand, musicians (like frank sinatra) can accomplish greatness far beyond mere wealth. hell, the beatles were bigger than jesus. popular music is appreciated by the entire world. it can make people forget their troubles and even make "flies and spiders get along". the significance of touching others with your art is greater than almost any other trivial endeavor of mankind.
its bigger than the "ad campaigns" of men in suits trying to take over the world (or atleast their target market). its bigger than the "flaming truths" about the meaning of life on earth. its even bigger than this "roost" we call home, or the galaxy surrounding it.
frank sinatras songs will be riding radio waves for millions of years, exploring "dismembered constilations" and 1000 years from now his legacy will live on on the planet omicron persei 8.
I agree with what you're saying, and it's another very original interpretation of this song.
I agree with what you're saying, and it's another very original interpretation of this song.
I agree with this interpretation. I think a big clue supporting this idea is the fact that the song is titled Frank Sinatra.
I agree with this interpretation. I think a big clue supporting this idea is the fact that the song is titled Frank Sinatra.