its art, its supposed to be interpreted. Good analysis Nitro, Spoon is Daves best lyrics IMO and seem to be open to tons of interuptation. Its definately supposed to be about Jesus possibly double meaning with society or anything on dave's mind. I'd say its about how Jesus was abandonedNitro1515 wrote:Well I've been listening to the song for 9 years and I know its about Jesus so throughout the years I've listened to the words and tried to apply it to his point of view. Doesn't mean its right at all, its just what I've been able to put togetherbense27 wrote:Yeah but where does Gianni get an interpretation like this from?
Nitro1515 wrote:I've always thought he was talking about the general population. The full line is "Crosses cross, hung out like a wet wag. Forgive you why? You hung me out to dry" Sort of like why should I forgive all you people for everything you do when nobody tried to save me before I was killed.
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I never said it wasn't supposed to be "interupted"....and I think you meant "interpreted"
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agreed, i wonder why that is?Nitro1515 wrote:I love it, great lyrics too. Its odd its never been played around with at all, it seemed to be one of the most complete songs on that disc.taparoo wrote:Listened to Monkey Man today in class. Definitely one of my favorites from LWS. That chord progression during the chorus is so beautiful
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I know, it'd be an awesome tune live.buffjam9011 wrote:agreed, i wonder why that is?Nitro1515 wrote:I love it, great lyrics too. Its odd its never been played around with at all, it seemed to be one of the most complete songs on that disc.taparoo wrote:Listened to Monkey Man today in class. Definitely one of my favorites from LWS. That chord progression during the chorus is so beautiful
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