Some serious great explanations, kudos to all. I have a different one.
See "theScroog" post and the replies.
Going along with the basis of that novel, this song is actually quite simple, but I don't think anyone has said it yet. There are 3 characters, Narrator, Erica & Isadore (but Isadore isn't his name). The narrator and Erica are in a relationship, and Erica leaves him for a fling/affair and non-committed sex with a man whom the narrator calls an Isadore.
The very first line shows possesion: "Erica and HER Isadore." Isadore is an object of sex.
"I want more than this kite will soar, I've set my sights on the moon" signifies that the narrator wants to have and CONTINUE the relationship that he has with Erica. The kite is a metaphor for the current level of the relationship and he wants to take it further.
The next 4 lines is the narrator's plea for Erica not to leave him, especially for her Isadore.
The chorus "It's not who you were, It's who you are, And we've come this far lover, no..." shows that despite what has gone on in the past or whatever mistakes were made, it doesn't matter since they can be together now still. This is still a plea since it's already known that Erica and her fling/affair is happening.
"I won't rest until the world knows the name Isadore" is simply the narrator's rage for the man she has gone to and left the narrator behind.
"Blinded by their unbridled height, our lovers turn dissolute" The affair is growing stronger than they ever meant it to be, being blinded by all other responsibility (including for the actual relationships that they currently have, such as Erica with the narrator).
Now for the one parachute, I believe this is where Brandon and the other writers left this one up. One of them bails since their affair has gone too far. I believe it's the Isadore that bails, and Erica keeps on sailing in the balloon since the damage from the relationship has already been done. The narrator's worst fear is realized since she isn't coming back and the relationship must come to an end.
I actually just read this after I posted mine and I think this makes more sense than what I said, haha. I somehow never considered the narrator to be part of it even though technically they are brought into it when he says "I want/my worst fears/etc."
I actually just read this after I posted mine and I think this makes more sense than what I said, haha. I somehow never considered the narrator to be part of it even though technically they are brought into it when he says "I want/my worst fears/etc."
Some serious great explanations, kudos to all. I have a different one.
See "theScroog" post and the replies.
Going along with the basis of that novel, this song is actually quite simple, but I don't think anyone has said it yet. There are 3 characters, Narrator, Erica & Isadore (but Isadore isn't his name). The narrator and Erica are in a relationship, and Erica leaves him for a fling/affair and non-committed sex with a man whom the narrator calls an Isadore.
The very first line shows possesion: "Erica and HER Isadore." Isadore is an object of sex.
"I want more than this kite will soar, I've set my sights on the moon" signifies that the narrator wants to have and CONTINUE the relationship that he has with Erica. The kite is a metaphor for the current level of the relationship and he wants to take it further.
The next 4 lines is the narrator's plea for Erica not to leave him, especially for her Isadore.
The chorus "It's not who you were, It's who you are, And we've come this far lover, no..." shows that despite what has gone on in the past or whatever mistakes were made, it doesn't matter since they can be together now still. This is still a plea since it's already known that Erica and her fling/affair is happening.
"I won't rest until the world knows the name Isadore" is simply the narrator's rage for the man she has gone to and left the narrator behind.
"Blinded by their unbridled height, our lovers turn dissolute" The affair is growing stronger than they ever meant it to be, being blinded by all other responsibility (including for the actual relationships that they currently have, such as Erica with the narrator).
Now for the one parachute, I believe this is where Brandon and the other writers left this one up. One of them bails since their affair has gone too far. I believe it's the Isadore that bails, and Erica keeps on sailing in the balloon since the damage from the relationship has already been done. The narrator's worst fear is realized since she isn't coming back and the relationship must come to an end.
Thoughts?
Love your explanation thetatauman. I agree with yours the most
Love your explanation thetatauman. I agree with yours the most
I actually just read this after I posted mine and I think this makes more sense than what I said, haha. I somehow never considered the narrator to be part of it even though technically they are brought into it when he says "I want/my worst fears/etc."
I actually just read this after I posted mine and I think this makes more sense than what I said, haha. I somehow never considered the narrator to be part of it even though technically they are brought into it when he says "I want/my worst fears/etc."
Oooorrrrrrr.... Erica and her Isadore = Erica and her baby. Google "Isadore."
Oooorrrrrrr.... Erica and her Isadore = Erica and her baby. Google "Isadore."