The song "Woolly Muffler" by Harvey Danger talks about a person who wanted to be something that keeps another person warm and comfortable - a woolly muffler around their neck. However, the tightness of the muffler around their neck now feels like a chokehold. This metaphor reflects a relationship that has gone wrong, where one person is trying to control the other. The song also touches on the idea of unfulfilled expectations. The narrator had hoped for a romantic relationship with the other person, but instead, they only ended up with a casual relationship. The narrator realizes that everyone around them is aware of this and they feel disappointed. The song also addresses the idea of self-care and not taking responsibility for other people's emotions. The narrator doesn't want to take on the burden of someone else's problems or emotions and wants to keep their distance. The lyrics also reflect on the disappointment that can come with human relationships. The narrator acknowledges that friends and loved ones can turn on us and that people will inevitably disappoint us. The narrator suggests that if someone has greatness within them, they should keep it to themselves and not share it with others. Overall, "Woolly Muffler" reflects on the complexities of relationships and the need for self-preservation.
