Rest my head on a pillowy star
And a cracked door moon
Says I haven't gone too far
Marcussummerteeth I believe you are on to something here. Whether this is how Tweedy originally intended it or not I will not pretend to know, but I can see how your interpretation in light of recovery makes sense. The last lines are chilling when read this way. Addiction is a bitch and will tell you what you want to hear to keep you active in the addiction. "I haven't gone too far" could mean that you can keep on using because it's okay, you can still get back to normal - later but right now you can use. Or if you are in recovery and are feeling tempted, it could be the addiction reminding you that it is just an arms length away and any progress you feel you've made is easily overcome. Whatever the case I know that I certainly have another relapse in me, but another recovery is not as certain.
Rest my head on a pillowy star And a cracked door moon Says I haven't gone too far
Marcussummerteeth I believe you are on to something here. Whether this is how Tweedy originally intended it or not I will not pretend to know, but I can see how your interpretation in light of recovery makes sense. The last lines are chilling when read this way. Addiction is a bitch and will tell you what you want to hear to keep you active in the addiction. "I haven't gone too far" could mean that you can keep on using because it's okay, you can still get back to normal - later but right now you can use. Or if you are in recovery and are feeling tempted, it could be the addiction reminding you that it is just an arms length away and any progress you feel you've made is easily overcome. Whatever the case I know that I certainly have another relapse in me, but another recovery is not as certain.