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Ultimately it’s about what it’s about to you. For you it’s about a head case. To me it’s about giving your heart to a soulless whore even though you promised you wouldn’t.
I don't believe he's talking about women. Not that there's anything wrong with that...It's all in jest, the man is talking about how women are basically toy props he uses to 'occupy his time.'
The brilliance of this song is that it is so soothing and romantic sounding, people overlook the true meaning of it.
Unless you're contending the lyrics are spoken from the whore's point of view. That's interesting.
This thread is proof of just how great a band REM was. Their have so many brilliant songs ! My favorite is without a doubt;
Unless you're contending the lyrics are spoken from the whore's point of view.
How has this song not been mentioned yet??
And for the kid inside of you....
How has this song not been mentioned yet??
And for the kid inside of you....