The song "Moral Centralia" by Harvey Danger is about a character who is struggling with their own moral compass and the desire to remain self-centered. The lyrics suggest a sense of detachment from society and a lack of desire for meaningful human interaction. The character mentions driving around all night, avoiding interaction with anyone else on a significant level. They also mention not wanting to marry their own convictions, suggesting that they're not willing to commit to taking a stance on anything that would require them to take action. Throughout the song, the character also touches on their own feelings of superiority over others, claiming that they are strong while others are weak. They also criticize a former friend for not living up to their own ideals of loyalty. The character eventually becomes intoxicated and begins to experience the physical symptoms of drunkenness. They reflect on their past and express a desire to go back in time to show someone a picture of themselves now. However, they fear that this will have fatal consequences. Overall, "Moral Centralia" is a reflection on the struggle of trying to live up to moral standards while also dealing with personal desires and self-centeredness. The character seems to be in conflict with their own morals and is ultimately unable to escape their own self-absorption.
