| Grant Lee Buffalo – Mockingbird Lyrics | 12 years ago |
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Great song. The first verse introduces the song as a perspective from someone who may have a cynical outlook on "love", referring to it as "devastation". As in, it's finally his turn at the devastating process of a realtionship. In this song, he willingliny makes himself vulnerable by giving such a high position to the person he met rather than trying to keep a level ground of mutual respect. Essentially, the whole song refers to the abuse of power that takes place when one person gives too much leverage to another in a relationship. This is typical in youthful and/or novice attempts at relationships. It's the idea that as long as you're nice to the person you're with, they'll automatically be nice back. This is narrated in the chorus "And I thought if I towed the right lines". Many of us have learned otherwise, or at least you hope they learn otherwise. The bridge is a warning to the abuser that eventually this leverage that has been given to her will come to an end. The last verse refers to the "re-awakening" that happens when someone finally emerges from the bad relationship. Many times, the emotional hardship puts one's head in a fog, giving reality a warped sense of being in a dream. But eventually clarity prevails and introspection starts where the lesson is assessed. |
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