I don't know for sure, but I think you guys may be over-thinking this one. To me this is just James Murphy's response to his current place in his career, his life, and the music community. He has gotten to a point where he is able to be less temperamental, calmer, and accepting. I love his little off-handed comments at the end of some of the verses, like when he says "you know, there are a lot of good places to eat." He has a new perspective on the things going on around him, and that allows him to slow down and enjoy what he has.
Or, its a huge, glaring political statement. Thats just my two cents.
I don't know for sure, but I think you guys may be over-thinking this one. To me this is just James Murphy's response to his current place in his career, his life, and the music community. He has gotten to a point where he is able to be less temperamental, calmer, and accepting. I love his little off-handed comments at the end of some of the verses, like when he says "you know, there are a lot of good places to eat." He has a new perspective on the things going on around him, and that allows him to slow down and enjoy what he has.