The ones who know They know what I’m talking about, for the rest of you: This is an analysis of A Self Called Nowhere.
A quote from TMBW:
The idea of how we push ourselves close to oblivion seem to stick with me. Take a look at this quote [the whole thing SIC]:
“….Surrounding the mind Of a self called nowhere It’s a thing named “id” In a bottomless pit….”
The “Id” as defiend in The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition:
id
In Freudian theory, the part of the psyche associated with instinctual, repressed, or antisocial desires, usually sexual or aggressive. In its efforts to satisfy these desires, the id comes into conflict with the social and practical constraints enforced by the ego and superego. (See also pleasure principle.) [1]
The idea that we put ourselfs at great risk to get the things we want, but still not get it, is a major role in this song. in this case, it borders on the unusual, but then agan, when was the last time we dumped our lifetime savings into something of little or no value?
Oh, the irony in that last statement. Don’t look at any account that is based on stock market trading or you might find an ugly answer.
I don’t think that 2009 is a year of deep introspective reflection for me, but I guess we’ll have to see. There was an incident at work a few days ago where I was, once again, misinterpreted in my intentions. I can’t quite figure out if it’s because I’m female so am misunderstood, am introvertedly quirky so am misunderstood, or am just not a Slave to The Man so am misunderstood. But I had a very sad moment where I was at a crossroads of “maybe I’m not going to be able to stay, despite how much I love the work and the people.” I don’t plan to go anywhere, but my 20% more disappointment might push me out the door because I choose to not let my work life consume me so as not to allow my home life to suffer immeasurably.
I have really sucky balance, so we’ll see how I do with that.
For your aural and visual enjoyment, here’s a mashup of TMBG and Cowboy Bebop:
I’m not feeling very smart or aware this morning. Took me until watching the video to figure out the “They” was “They Might Be Giants”. The TMBG just confused me. I’ll try again later.
I am thoroughly confused as I sit here eating my smurfberry pie.
I will say that whereas most jobs are okay with a 9-5 work performance… jobs in NYC always tend to expect more. Not necessarily in productivity… but in mentality. They like to see you sacrificing for the team. It’s like that all over.
Whether or not you are ACTUALLY sacrificing is something totally different than their PERCEPTION of sacrifice.
You know what I mean?
BEE-bzzt, nice new icon. :smiles:
Dawg, as you know now, it wasn’t the time issue. That was the other guy’s crossroads. Me walking out 5:04pm yesterday to do work from home was part of my 20% more disappointing plan. My crossroads was more “let me do my job or don’t give me the task, your choice.”
that vid mash up? awesome.
Ugh… even after 10 yrs my boss sometimes doesn’t get that. I very much have the “let me do my job or don’t give me the task, your choice” moments, that sometimes lead me to believe that it’s maybe time to move on…
Hang in there, cutie pie!
Maybe it’s them!
Option #3- They are just stoopid.
I hope you have more peace there in the New Year and are always understood for being the awesome person that you are.
Maybe you’re thinking too much about what others think of you.
Hmm. I think I lost some sea-monkeys overnight. *MOURN*
Anywhoo, I’ve always loved Self Called Nowhere (and almost the entire John Henry album) (well, OK, the whole thing, but some tracks get played way more than others) because of hidden meanings. What other band so eloquently uses a song to be deep AND show off their Massachusetts accents?
No, that’s a serious question, because I can’t think of any others. TMBG does it all the time – when they’re not writing children’s albums that get nominated for Grammy awards.
Come to think of it, even their kid music is enlightening.