Special Needs

Hannah_Molko · Moderator

Special Needs

jenna · Member

Umm...I think they say something about it on the OMWF DVD commentary. I think they talk about it as being from the voice of a washed-up popstar who has nothing left, who reflects on their success and is envious of the next generation of celebrity. I havent read into it that much, maybe I should...

ashtray girl · Member

not mine but...okay i have many interpritations of this song
About someone who was crippled at 19 after a brawl "when everyone's noses start to bleed". The assailant dreams of being a movie star, and the crippled person wants him to always remember what he's done, "after 6 months off (in prison?) for bad behaviour"

forgot this one
Another reading could be that it's about someone with a coke adiction "whenever noses start to bleed". The person has a strong adiction to coke and the song is aimed at someone that they need to get over it but couldn't stand the pain of watching them do that anymore

-- Edited by ashtray girl at 17:44, 2005-02-20

jenna · Member

I like your way of thinking, Michaela!

ashtray girl · Member

wow your the first one other people say i think too complicated and and everything shouldnt be thought or spoken with poetic licence...........other people must be illerterate

jenna · Member

Well, I like to hear other peoples idea. Even if they sound a bit wacky or excentric to other people! I love reading your posts

Nat · Member

Diito. I too luv ur interpretations. I like to hear other ppls interpretations of songs as it makes me think more about them and what the artist is trying to convey thru the music.

Will · Member

i'm going with the coke thing, but there's another one or something. i dunno. but going with the coke thing

Hannah_Molko · Moderator

quote:
Originally posted by: Will
"i'm going with the coke thing, but there's another one or something. i dunno. but going with the coke thing"

ditto, i think the coke one sounds right

Will · Member

i think it was bri or he's on about one of his friends

porkypig · Newbie

quote:
Originally posted by: ashtray girl
"okay i have many interpritations of this song
About someone who was crippled at 19 after a brawl "when everyone's noses start to bleed". The assailant dreams of being a movie star, and the crippled person wants him to always remember what he's done, "after 6 months off (in prison?) for bad behaviour"

Another reading could be that it's about someone with a coke adiction "whenever noses start to bleed". The person has a strong adiction to coke and the song is aimed at someone that they need to get over it but couldn't stand the pain of watching them do that anymore

"

sounds familar songmeanings.net

cheater!

ashtray girl · Member

i told you where it came from

Helgz · Member

It could also be along the lines of someone who, for whatever reason is stuck in this wheelchair, and has a partner who turns their back on them and heads for fame.

The person with special needs is expressing their rejection

Hope that makes sense

-- Edited by Helgz at 21:48, 2005-02-20

jenna · Member

It makes perfect sense!