I agree with the comment below, but I think the wordplay on "the eagle has landed" and the veiled reference to Apollo 11 is pretty central. The eagle may stand for a quintessential American experience, coupled with the alienation that a voyage to the moon implies. The whole premise of recording/simulacra in the context of biography is fascinating. These are some of the most interesting lyrics I have heard in a long time. :)
I agree with the comment below, but I think the wordplay on "the eagle has landed" and the veiled reference to Apollo 11 is pretty central. The eagle may stand for a quintessential American experience, coupled with the alienation that a voyage to the moon implies. The whole premise of recording/simulacra in the context of biography is fascinating. These are some of the most interesting lyrics I have heard in a long time. :)