Sudafed
05-14-2006, 08:55 PM
Without analyzing every single word of the song, I just wanted to throw in my thoughts to anyone who is interested.
Based on things I've heard Maynard say about drugs, I believe the song is about how people use drugs for enlightenment but ultimately, when they come down, they forget most of the things they discovered or realize that the drug induced thoughts do not translate into real life.
Thus, the main character in "Rosetta Stoned" is captured by aliens and given this incredibly important information but when he returns, he realizes that he can't remember all of the meaningful things that he experienced.
Just my simple look into the meaning of the song. I apologize if this idea has been brought up before as I haven't been able to sift through all of the posts.
To be honest, I really didn't like this song at all when I first heard the album but now it has become one of my favorites.
Based on things I've heard Maynard say about drugs, I believe the song is about how people use drugs for enlightenment but ultimately, when they come down, they forget most of the things they discovered or realize that the drug induced thoughts do not translate into real life.
Thus, the main character in "Rosetta Stoned" is captured by aliens and given this incredibly important information but when he returns, he realizes that he can't remember all of the meaningful things that he experienced.
Just my simple look into the meaning of the song. I apologize if this idea has been brought up before as I haven't been able to sift through all of the posts.
To be honest, I really didn't like this song at all when I first heard the album but now it has become one of my favorites.