Discover the story of the song > Rattlesnakes – Lloyd Cole and the Commotions

The protagonist of the song is named Jodie, and she wears a hat even though it hasn't rained in a while. She believes that she needs a gun because there are a lot of rattlesnakes around. She looks like a famous actress and reads a famous writer, but she's not sure if she wants to stay in San Jose. She has a lot of issues and tries to distract herself by causing trouble and speeding on the freeway. She thinks she needs therapy, but someone tells her that all she needs is love. She can't sleep because she always feels like something bad is going to happen. Overall, she's a bit confused and disappointed in love.