The genesis of Loose Fur occurred in May 2000, when Jeff Tweedy asked multi-instrumentalist Jim O'Rourke to play with him at Chicago's Noise Pop festival. A few days before the festival, Tweedy and O'Rourke rehearsed together at the Wilco loft, and O'Rourke invited his friend, drummer Glenn Kotche, along. There, they worked on several new songs for Tweedy's May 14 performance at the Double Door (and which later appeared on their self-titled album in 2003). Tweedy was so invigorated from working with both O'Rourke and Kotche, that he brought them into his Wilco family soon after: Kotche became Wilco's new drummer (replacing Ken Coomer), and O'Rourke mixed their landmark album, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.
In 2005, the trio wrote and recorded songs for a new album. On November 17 of that year they appeared together during a solo Tweedy show in New York, where they performed Laminated Cat from their first album and a new song, The Ruling Class from their upcoming album.
Wanted
Loose Fur Lyrics
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It was all in my imagination
To be claimed so easily
She's not so well-rounded
She has horns you don't see she does whatever she wants
And I swear she wanted me
By deceiving me with skill
Somehow religion enters in
And god cracks through her moist skin
Twittles from her batton
Her hair suggests roller skating
Whispers through her perfume
Just above her parents room
She's not so well-rounded
She has horns you don't see she does whatever she wants
Oh I swear she wanted me
She knows what she wants
She wants what she knows
She wants this to mean nothing
And that sounds fair to me
She's not so well-rounded
She has horns you don't see she does whatever she wants
Oh I swear she wanted me
Oh I swear she wanted me
The lyrics of "Wanted" by Loose Fur are open to interpretation as they touch upon some controversial and sensitive issues. The singer talks about a woman who he claims is a rapist but then goes on to say that it was all in his imagination. This suggests that the singer is struggling with his own thoughts and desires and falsely accusing the woman of a serious crime. It could also be a commentary on how society blames victims of sexual assault and often doubts their claims because of their behavior or reputation.
The lyrics also suggest that the woman in question is not what she seems to be. She is portrayed as having hidden horns and being a manipulative force that can deceive with ease. The use of religious imagery and references to God cracking through her moist skin add a layer of discomfort and unease to the song. The woman is presented as having both an irresistible allure and an underlying darkness.
The final lines of the song indicate that the woman does not want the encounter to mean anything and that the singer is supportive of this. In some ways, this paints a picture of the woman being in control of the situation and rejecting societal expectations of how women should act. However, it can also be a problematic view of sexual encounters that ignore consent and mutual understanding.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are complex and multi-layered. They touch upon issues of power, control, consent, and societal expectations. It is up to the listener to interpret them from their own perspective and context.
Line by Line Meaning
When I say she's a rapist that really isn't what I mean
I did not mean to imply that she is a literal rapist, it was just a term I used in my mind
It was all in my imagination
None of it actually happened, it was just a fantasy in my head
To be claimed so easily
I was vulnerable and she took advantage of that
She's not so well-rounded
She has flaws and is not perfect
She has horns you don't see she does whatever she wants
She has a mischievous side and doesn't always play by the rules
And I swear she wanted me
I truly believe that she was attracted to me
loving force of will
She pursued me with a strong desire and passion
By deceiving me with skill
She was able to manipulate and mislead me
Somehow religion enters in
Religious beliefs played a role in our relationship
And god cracks through her moist skin
Her faith is evident in her actions and behavior
Twittles from her batton
She flirts and teases, playing games with me
Her hair suggests roller skating
She has a playful, carefree vibe
Whispers through her perfume
She entices me with her scent and seductive whispers
Just above her parents room
Our activities were risky and secretive
She knows what she wants
She is clear about her desires
She wants what she knows
She pursues what she is familiar with
She wants this to mean nothing
She desires a casual, no-strings-attached relationship
And that sounds fair to me
I am willing to go along with her wishes
Oh I swear she wanted me
I am convinced that she was attracted to me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GLENN KOTCHE, JEFFREY SCOT TWEEDY, JIM O'ROURKE
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Richard
@dropd26 He'd be 2/3rds right plus some since the third member produced two of Wilco's albums (including the one that won the Album of Year grammy).
Colin Weaver
I fucking adore this song.
Pete Sylvain
At first listen, I thought this was Wilco.
dropd26
@piratepoo Well you`d be 2/3rds right.