First, I just want to say I grew up with these guys. They even played my high school several times. They're some of the most talented, amazing guys anyone could ever meet and I'm so glad that they're finally getting the success they more than deserve. Their sound is so different from anything out there right now. It really is. It's awesome, and SOTY kicks total ass.
Anyway, here is my take on the song. To me it's about taking a break during a fight. I know it's not looking too deep into the meaning of each line, but to me it's just about taking a break from a fight when both sides are too stubborn to admit they're wrong. The first verse seems like it could mean that two people have been fighting so long that they've bled themselves dry and now, it's time to take the fight and put it on hold for a while. Tear the thorn from one's side so to speak; let the issues that brought the fight on rest. Agree to disagree is like, let's call a truce for now, and we'll pick it up later.
Swallow the knife is like, letting it go even though it's not what you want to do. Lines get crossed, and words go too far so it comes to a point where both people have to cool off and take some time alone to heal. Praying for night to start over again, to me means that maybe after some sleep, the bad mood will be lifted and things can be talked about more rationally.
The part about making the night be their best mistake and taking time to wipe the blood away could mean that the fight was so bad, let's not have another like it. Let's make this our best mistake and now let's make it better.
This is just my interpretation as I am often the type who likes to take some time on my own to blow off some steam and relax, and clear my head when I'm in an argument because after so long my head gets clouded. That's kind of what brought this on, anyway. I had a fight with my girlfriend and was listening to the CD when the song came on. It's one of my favorites off of Page Avenue, although the whole CD is amazing.
First, I just want to say I grew up with these guys. They even played my high school several times. They're some of the most talented, amazing guys anyone could ever meet and I'm so glad that they're finally getting the success they more than deserve. Their sound is so different from anything out there right now. It really is. It's awesome, and SOTY kicks total ass.
Anyway, here is my take on the song. To me it's about taking a break during a fight. I know it's not looking too deep into the meaning of each line, but to me it's just about taking a break from a fight when both sides are too stubborn to admit they're wrong. The first verse seems like it could mean that two people have been fighting so long that they've bled themselves dry and now, it's time to take the fight and put it on hold for a while. Tear the thorn from one's side so to speak; let the issues that brought the fight on rest. Agree to disagree is like, let's call a truce for now, and we'll pick it up later.
Swallow the knife is like, letting it go even though it's not what you want to do. Lines get crossed, and words go too far so it comes to a point where both people have to cool off and take some time alone to heal. Praying for night to start over again, to me means that maybe after some sleep, the bad mood will be lifted and things can be talked about more rationally.
The part about making the night be their best mistake and taking time to wipe the blood away could mean that the fight was so bad, let's not have another like it. Let's make this our best mistake and now let's make it better.
This is just my interpretation as I am often the type who likes to take some time on my own to blow off some steam and relax, and clear my head when I'm in an argument because after so long my head gets clouded. That's kind of what brought this on, anyway. I had a fight with my girlfriend and was listening to the CD when the song came on. It's one of my favorites off of Page Avenue, although the whole CD is amazing.