Discover the story of the song > Tunic (Song For Karen) – Sonic Youth

The protagonist is dreaming of a girl like himself, but he feels like he's disappearing. However, when he looks in the mirror and sings, he feels bigger. The girl tells him that he's never going anywhere. The protagonist is in heaven now and sees his friend Richard, saying goodbye to Hollywood and hello to new friends. He's glad they're all with him until the end. He's still dreaming of how things were supposed to be, but now he feels like he's disappearing even more. However, when he sings, he feels bigger again. The girl tells him he's never going anywhere. The protagonist tells his mom that he's made it and is playing the drums. He reassures her that he's not sad and the band sounds good. He remembers his mom saying he looked under-fed. He eats another salad and tea, and there's a tunic waiting for him in the closet. He feels like he's disappearing, but when he looks in her eyes, he feels bigger. The girl tells him he's never going anywhere. It's time to say goodbye to Richard as the protagonist is finally on his own. Dan has a gig and the little girl has the blues. He can still hear his mom telling him not to let it go to his head.