This song being one of the first DAW only hits, also made by a lifelong Marxist (with a trot phase in the 80s). Also an amazing set of lyrics

Now I know your heart, I know your mind You don't even know you're being unkind So much for all your highbrow Marxist ways Just use me up and then you walk away

You're a marxist but exploit me like a capitalist is super hard hitting

  • Angel [any]
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    4 months ago

    I've been really obsessed with this song as of late, so it's such a weird coincidence that someone dropped it on this community.

    I also learned that this song can be viewed from the perspective of being a gay man in love with a straight man or being a straight man in love with a lesbian, hence the lyric, "I could never be your woman." being at the forefront, and that context made me nod my head and go "Hmm... interesting.".

    • LeylaLove [she/her, love/loves]
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      4 months ago

      White Town has gone into the possible meanings of the songs multiple times. He's said that while he wrote it because he just wanted to write from a woman's perspective, he's also been extremely open about other interpretations. This song could be about a trans woman, it could be about a gay relationship, it could be about a straight man chasing a gay woman. It was written by a "straight" (the artist has said that he doesn't believe that humans even have concrete sexuality. He's attracted to women, but just saying he's straight feels like an incomplete picture with his other behaviors and beliefs, something he probably wouldn't want) South Asian man because he disliked masculine perspectives in contemporary music.

      The basis alone is enough to be considered queer, but Jyoti Mishra, the sole writer of the song, is a ghost of an artist, stands by queer interpretations of his songs very loudly, telling transphobes that they shouldn't even utter the words. From his online posting history, I really wouldn't be shocked if Mishra was a Hexbear poster. Seriously Mishra, if you're on here, you're a massive inspiration to me specifically because of how you hid yourself while having some of the biggest hits in the world. To hide for decades, and only re-appear when queerphobes try to re-appropriate your song is based af.

      Like, yes, whatever your interpretation of this song is, it's right. As long as you're not a giant douche, Mishra stands by your interpretation of the song. This is the only song where I've seen the artist defends the listeners more than the other way around. He is an insanely based person, and I will repeat, I bet he's been on here. I hope you're doing well Mishra.