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An unofficial recording from the July 23rd concert in Somerville is available [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP3ED02ijyw on youtube.] | An unofficial recording from the July 23rd concert in Somerville is available [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP3ED02ijyw on youtube.] | ||
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A common interpretation of this song is that it's told from the point of view of the wife's new boyfriend on a rainy day out, after a divorce, with "your wife" being used ironically toward the ex-husband. This interpretation seems likely, as Artificial Heart features recurring themes of abandonment, breakups, and marriage. It may also be about a brother or similar figure meeting up with the wife character, a widow, and talking about her late husband. | A common interpretation of this song is that it's told from the point of view of the wife's new boyfriend on a rainy day out, after a divorce, with "your wife" being used ironically toward the ex-husband. This interpretation seems likely, as Artificial Heart features recurring themes of abandonment, breakups, and marriage. It may also be about a brother or similar figure meeting up with the wife character, a widow, and talking about her late husband. | ||
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| Today With Your Wife | |
| Release | Artificial Heart |
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| Length | 2:57 |
| Release date | 07-22-2010 |
| Related Pages | Other media |
"Today With Your Wife" is a song on Jonathan Coulton's eighth studio album, Artificial Heart.
History
"Today With Your Wife" was one of the songs to be debuted on July 22, 2010 at Coulton's first ever full band concert in Northampton, MA.
Availability
"Today With Your Wife" is available on the album Artificial Heart, which can be ordered through Coulton's website or on iTunes.
An unofficial recording from the July 23rd concert in Somerville is available on youtube.
Fan Interpretations
A common interpretation of this song is that it's told from the point of view of the wife's new boyfriend on a rainy day out, after a divorce, with "your wife" being used ironically toward the ex-husband. This interpretation seems likely, as Artificial Heart features recurring themes of abandonment, breakups, and marriage. It may also be about a brother or similar figure meeting up with the wife character, a widow, and talking about her late husband.
Themes
- Death (?)
- Grieving (?)
| Artificial Heart |
