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Old 09-07-2010, 09:00 PM
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Re: Premium Tequila, Diamond Jigsaw makes me...
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Originally Posted by khouri View Post
The thing I've loved about Karl's lyrics is how nonsensical they are. I've no doubt they mean something to him, but I believe the artistry lies in how the words are arranged so vaguely that they can conceivably mean something different to every person who listens.

I never once thought about "Spoonman" having anything to do with heroin, for example.
You said it more concisely than I did.