This song has religious undercurrents, because the whole album does. The album questions the meaning and point of life, so it surely should address Mercer's thoughts on faith in an afterlife.
The first line, I do not think was intended in any sort of crossdressing way, except that its playing dress up, make believe. Mercer is admitting that the whole feel of the album, including the lyrics couldn't appease the masses, and that he himself has fallen into a dark place where it would be unjust to write out false-hope filled pop. (Justified by many interviews regarding his somber haunting feelings during the time of recording.) But, if the album is received well, and the merits of it show through, (far enough in sight and rhyme), then Mercer can go on another day to wear the garb of musician.
I have some more to write but i can't start the next sentence. eh.
This song has religious undercurrents, because the whole album does. The album questions the meaning and point of life, so it surely should address Mercer's thoughts on faith in an afterlife.
The first line, I do not think was intended in any sort of crossdressing way, except that its playing dress up, make believe. Mercer is admitting that the whole feel of the album, including the lyrics couldn't appease the masses, and that he himself has fallen into a dark place where it would be unjust to write out false-hope filled pop. (Justified by many interviews regarding his somber haunting feelings during the time of recording.) But, if the album is received well, and the merits of it show through, (far enough in sight and rhyme), then Mercer can go on another day to wear the garb of musician. I have some more to write but i can't start the next sentence. eh.