Harvey Danger's song Flagpole Sitta is about a person who struggles with their own negative and destructive thoughts. The singer describes having visions and looking in the mirror to see the "rottenness and evil" in themselves. They also have memories of someone they used to be intimate with and feel a bit "naughty" thinking about them. The singer also expresses frustration with the state of the world, noting that only "stupid people are breeding" and that they don't even own a TV. They are also committed to a hospital for nerves and have had their legs cut off, possibly due to accusations of being crazy. Despite all of this, the singer still has a desire to create and rebel against societal norms. They want to "publish 'zines" and "rage against machines," and even contemplate getting a tongue piercing. However, they also struggle with paranoia and hearing voices in their head. Overall, Flagpole Sitta is a song about the inner turmoil of a person who feels trapped by their own thoughts and the world around them. It is a reflection on the challenges of mental health and identity in modern society.
