I think it's just entertainment for people that are interested in the form. To sing along to and be psyched by.
Stephen MalkmusMy wife says that I changed people's lives or ways of thinking and that I should always be proud and grateful. If I'm dismissive of what we do sometimes, a little bit, she's like, "I was a fan, you changed my life," or whatever. That's what she says.
Stephen MalkmusBasically, no one else gives me any opinions on lyrics. I don't ask for them. If they did, I would listen.
Stephen MalkmusI don't really know where the songs are coming from often. Many of the best things I made up were just off the top of my head.
Stephen Malkmus