world's a subway

starseed_10 · Post by **starseed_10** » 1/15/2003, 7:53 pm

this topic has probly come up before but i dont feel like looking for it....
What are your takes on the line "doesn't anybody ever know that the world's a subway" (what does it mean to you)? thanks.

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 1/15/2003, 7:59 pm

"Doesn't anybody ever know" speaks for itself

"The world's a subway"... Well, think of what a subway's like. Dirty, smelly, dark, smelly, rat-filled, smelly, etc. So, that's what the world is; dirty, smelly, dark, smelly, rat-filled and smelly. It works well with the theme of the song, which is pretty much "The world sucks. It sucks to be a kid in this world. You're just an ordinary kid, and then all of your hopes and dreams are ripped out from under you" (ie, Superman being dead).

You're welcome.

starseed_10 · Post by **starseed_10** » 1/15/2003, 8:00 pm

thanks

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 1/15/2003, 8:01 pm

And the word "smelly" has just temporarily lost all meaning to me.

starseed_10 · Post by **starseed_10** » 1/15/2003, 9:01 pm

I AM ME · Post by **I AM ME** » 1/15/2003, 10:07 pm

long ,dark, full of bustling ppl..... so many things you can find in that metaphor :nod:

Brooklin Matt · Post by **Brooklin Matt** » 1/16/2003, 3:14 am

I also see it as being a system of transportation that takes people to destinations within the city limits. 8-)

The subway makes me think how faceless we all are. That we are alone and isolated when surrounded by so many people. Raine said its the song is about society's degradation, and that in small towns everyone says hello......but in the city its like "why the fuck are you looking at me".......I guess I see it in a more social context.

Corey · Post by **Corey** » 1/16/2003, 7:24 am

I disagree about the "dirty" interpretation.

I believe that it means we live in a fast paced world. Always trying to get somewhere as fast as we can. Taking on several tasks, everybody is go go go. No one sits back and reflects anymore. Society has brought us to a point where we must accomplish more and more in less and less time.

emily · Post by **emily** » 1/16/2003, 9:36 am

we're all Bisy Backsons. (Tao of Pooh) but I don't see how your (corey) theory relates to superman being dead.

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 1/16/2003, 11:56 am

I love Stubway Sandwiches!! Now thats good eatin!

emily · Post by **emily** » 1/16/2003, 12:23 pm

dose that have anything to do with anything?

Brooklin Matt · Post by **Brooklin Matt** » 1/16/2003, 1:36 pm

I agree with Corey actually. Its closer to what I think........it partly has to do with making time for each other, but the subway is just fast paced and that is a refection of our western ways. The dirty subway does in fact hold true with degrading social values though. Anyways, it is a cryptic metaphor so you can make pretty much anything work if you think about it long enough. Emily eats poo.

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 1/16/2003, 2:12 pm

Actually, I agree with the "Emily eats poo" theory. I mean, deep down, isn't that what all OLP songs are about?

tasha · Post by **tasha** » 1/16/2003, 2:48 pm

CoreyRIT wrote:I disagree about the "dirty" interpretation.

I believe that it means we live in a fast paced world. Always trying to get somewhere as fast as we can. Taking on several tasks, everybody is go go go. No one sits back and reflects anymore. Society has brought us to a point where we must accomplish more and more in less and less time.

jesus, have you been on a subway recently? they CAN be fast but usually they sit at a station for like 7 minutes. it's annoying as hell.

lol just had to say that.

neoncrossing · Post by **neoncrossing** » 1/16/2003, 2:55 pm

this is great.......olp's music can be interpreted in so many ways...each line means something different to everyone........what a great moment

*listens to superman's dead* :love:

I AM ME · Post by **I AM ME** » 1/16/2003, 4:27 pm

well the old olp at least........

ALongGetaway · Post by **ALongGetaway** » 1/16/2003, 4:37 pm

Yeah I've always thought of it as Corey said. And subway sandwiches are damn good... :drool:

emily · Post by **emily** » 1/16/2003, 5:59 pm

Emily eats poo!??!? Well. That was sooo mature. Everyone hates me.

starseed_10 · Post by **starseed_10** » 1/16/2003, 6:13 pm

i think you brought that one on yourself with the "tao of pooh" comment. i dont hate you

emily · Post by **emily** » 1/16/2003, 6:16 pm

Ohh! Now I get it.... And that's Tao as in the philosophy.. and Pooh as in Winnie. why does no one call him by his first name!?