I think people read far too much into lyrics.
The lyrics are about addiction.
He made a good song out of the life experience because that is what the artist does.
The medium is music and words.
Sometimes, the words do not have to mean anything much except to sort of reflect the subject matter in a very loose way, perhaps just because some words sound good together and loosely relate to the subject matter of the song.
What is relevant is the interplay of melody, harmony, rhythm and word-play.
Think 'The Owl and the Pussycat' or the 'Jabberwocky'
People are always looking for meaning in their own lives....why not write a song and go and perform it then?
You have to create your own meaning..."You are all individuals."
" I'm not."
I think people read far too much into lyrics. The lyrics are about addiction. He made a good song out of the life experience because that is what the artist does. The medium is music and words. Sometimes, the words do not have to mean anything much except to sort of reflect the subject matter in a very loose way, perhaps just because some words sound good together and loosely relate to the subject matter of the song. What is relevant is the interplay of melody, harmony, rhythm and word-play. Think 'The Owl and the Pussycat' or the 'Jabberwocky' People are always looking for meaning in their own lives....why not write a song and go and perform it then? You have to create your own meaning..."You are all individuals." " I'm not."