> It's moments like this that I'm glad I have subscribed > to this mailing list. I think you've made some > poignant points, and it's given me a bit to think > about. I really appreciate Isaac's lyrical prowess, > as it seems that he can make the most profound > statements seem mundane. One of many all-time > favorites: > "I know now what I knew then/ > but I didn't know then what I know now" anyone remember that whole wheel of fortune thread about how that ben guy was on and he was supposedly a new modest mouse member? i dunno if that was even true, and this i certainly am a little cautious to believe, but maybe this kid is that guy's sibling. yep. just a thought. yeah, i agree with what you say about how isaac makes the most 'profound statements seem mundane.' i was actually thinking that he makes the most mundane statements profound. not even seem profound. he just makes them profound...but that can go either way. i don't think he's ever put that much thought into what he does like say tori amos who makes what she seems to believe profound statements into very mundane bullshit. i think that's why i like his lyrics so much tho..because his lyrics aren't so obviously thought out. they're just there and they're what he writes..and that's about it. :P - amy
