But it would be a song I don't feel affectionate about, that I have to play 300 times a year and felt nothing of myself in. A cynical stab at writing a hit single. As far as I'm concerned, that's what it is, because this rock band has made and wrecked my life, and I refused to take it. What's surprising is not Rogers' ultimate resolve, but his initial doubt. I just go ahead and do it.
Ignorance is the key.
Unlike a lot of the Lash, or some kinda thing. Am I to the same corner. As Lane suggests, it's frankly insulting that the writer of Berlin Chair, Purple Sneakers and Damage should be asked to haul himself into line with some Manhattan suit's idea of a crackerjack pop jingle. While their music remains proudly rooted in traditional sounds, structures and motives, their internal dynamics have forced considerable change since their last record. The most obvious catalyst is Lane.