Help me with homework (Comprehending Song Lyrics)

[spikoman69]

Im having some trouble with this, so i thought id get your guys help, since i know theres some smart people here. Anyway, in my "garage band" class, more of a indie music class, we have a paper to write about a music video and its meaning. On the song i picked, it has a very complex deep meaning, and I really cant pull it all together, so i need some help really comprehending it well.
Heres lyrics - The Mars Volta - Ilyena lyrics
And the actual video - YouTube - The Mars Volta - Ilyena

 

[Ewc1307]

And how much will you be paying for help with your homework?

 

[spikoman69]

How does -9.99 sound?

 

[Ewc1307]

I'll fold

 

[IBMan]

SongMeanings | music song lyrics

 

[Trotter]

Think you could have chosen a more depressing song...? I don't know what the music sounds like with it, but the words are a real bummer.