Why go

Jirren

hi guys just wondering what "why go" is all about and what you think of it

Ms. Haiku

She scratches a letter
Into a wall, made of stone
Maybe someday
Another child
Won't feel as alone as she does
It's been two years
And counting
Since they put her in this place
She's been diagnosed
By some stupid fuck
And mommy agrees

Why go home?
Why go home?
Why go home...

She seems to be stronger
But what they want her to be is weak
She could just pretend
She could join the game, boy
She could be another clone

Why go home?
Why go home?
Why go home?
Why go home?
What you taught me
Put me here
Don't come visit
Mother

Why go home?
Why go home?
Why go home?
Why go home?
What you taught me
Put me here
Don't come visit
Mother

Why go home?
(repeat...out)


I'm going to go find the other threads on this song to include them. I'm just including them so you have perspective of other posters without waiting for them to post.

Ms. Haiku

http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=213806&highlight=scratches

http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=994&highlight=scratches

Jirren

thanks for the thread, many interesting views of the song

Androgynous Mind

It's about this girl who was put into an mental institution. She doesn't want to conform to society and do what is expected of her. She just wants to be free and live her life. She also feels neglected and betrayed by her mother. Leaving her in that place, all alone. So, why go home? At least that is what I think.

Teslarocker

Jirren wrote:

thanks for the thread, many interesting views of the song

That's how I always feel when reading these threads. I always feel that people have such good insights about Pearl Jams songs