“Magazine” continues the albums exploration of the disconnect between surface and content through the metaphor of a magazine cover. The song addresses dualities and the way that black-and-white divisions also tend to bleed into shades of grey.
[Verse 1]
This line is metaphysical
And on the one side, on the one side
The bad half live in wickedness
And on the other side, on the other side
The good half live in arrogance
And there's a steep slope
With a short rope
This line is metaphysical
And there's a steady flow
Moving to and fro
[Verse 2]
Oh, look you earned your wings
Are you an angel, now
Or a vulture
Constantly hovering over
Waiting for the big mistake
[Bridge]
Oh, my God, what have I done?
Oh, my God, what have I done?
[Chorus]
Wouldn't you love to be
On the cover of a magazine?
Healthy skin, perfect teeth
Designed to hide what lies beneath
[Verse 4]
I feel the darkness growing stronger
As you cram light down my throat
How does that work out for you
In your holy quest to be above reproach?
[Chorus]
Wouldn't you love to be
On the cover of a magazine?
Healthy skin, perfect teeth
Designed to hide what lies beneath
Magazine was written by David Bazan.
Magazine was produced by David Bazan.
Pedro The Lion released Magazine on Tue Apr 16 2002.