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Old 03-19-2010, 08:48 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Janszoon View Post
Yep, the video is by Spike Jonze. I love that song. I don't really perceive it as sad though, more just humorously self-deprecating.
The lyrics definitely get comical but I think he is trying to express a real sadness. I'm probably biased though from seeing the documentary thing that came with my CD (all filmed by Jonze?). He's definitely self conscious like in his description of how his gay rumors began - he's practically cringing. He also seems generally embarrassed and ashamed about how his career turned out.
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