Every song has a different genesis, or feeling. Usually the lyrics, I don't really know what it's all about, I just kinda do it. I mean, there's a combination of, like you're saying, that kind of lyrics about commitment or vaguely relationship lyrics mixed with jokey 90s Beck-style non-sequiturs and stuff.
Stephen MalkmusLyrics are back, maybe. It seems like there was a bit of an attitude that lyrics are not important.
Stephen MalkmusSome people, they've had a lot of fun, even if it was dumb fun and a shitty body of work.
Stephen MalkmusIf you want to be negative about the whole thing you can say all guitar bands after the Beatles were just a waste of time because the Beatles were the best. I think it's far better to give new records a try.
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