Check out this article—it goes pretty in-depth with exploration of the relation between cartography and the lyrics of that Wire song*, and includes quotes from Graham Lewis about why he was inspired to write a song about Centerville, Iowa. I never knew about this before either, but I’m really glad I do now; it’s added quite a bit to my understanding and enjoyment of what’s already a pretty excellent song.
*-For those amongst you who have never had the pleasure of hearing the song in question, “Map Ref. 41°N 93°W”, click through the previous link to find youtube embeds of both Wire’s 1979 original version and My Bloody Valentine’s 1996 cover version.
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