i took my fathers last name when i was born (in your name and it's an honor)
now he's gone and i have a lot of anger towards him (it's a shame but its your honor)
i have to deal with it (take it on your shoulder)
until i get married and i can change my last name (til you can find another)
breathing comes in pairs (you inhale and then you exhale)
except for twice
one begins and ones goodbye (exhale when your born....you never finish your last breath when you die you inhale and you're gone)
The first post by zombiemoxie is absolutely dead on. I agree 100%. There's nothing more that needs to be said on the song's meaning.
The first post by zombiemoxie is absolutely dead on. I agree 100%. There's nothing more that needs to be said on the song's meaning.
Personally, I'm the father of a six month old daughter and the thought that anybody could be displeased by a daughter really hurts me. It strikes me in the most visceral way as being so incredibly sad. She just lights up my life and it makes me sad that somebody would willingly choose to miss that. The author's grandfather missed out on so much in raising his daughter, and doubly so in losing out on having a terrific musician as a grandson.
I presume this song is grounded in truth because you can really hear his heart as he sings. If it isn't true then I'm even more impressed with the Fray for creating this amazing fiction that solicits such an emotional reaction from me.
i took my fathers last name when i was born (in your name and it's an honor) now he's gone and i have a lot of anger towards him (it's a shame but its your honor) i have to deal with it (take it on your shoulder) until i get married and i can change my last name (til you can find another)
breathing comes in pairs (you inhale and then you exhale) except for twice one begins and ones goodbye (exhale when your born....you never finish your last breath when you die you inhale and you're gone)
i love your interpretation. i never thought of it like that, its amazing.
i love your interpretation. i never thought of it like that, its amazing.
yeah! i always wondered about the "breathing comes in pairs, except for twice" thing, but that makes sense.
yeah! i always wondered about the "breathing comes in pairs, except for twice" thing, but that makes sense.
The first post by zombiemoxie is absolutely dead on. I agree 100%. There's nothing more that needs to be said on the song's meaning.
The first post by zombiemoxie is absolutely dead on. I agree 100%. There's nothing more that needs to be said on the song's meaning.
Personally, I'm the father of a six month old daughter and the thought that anybody could be displeased by a daughter really hurts me. It strikes me in the most visceral way as being so incredibly sad. She just lights up my life and it makes me sad that somebody would willingly choose to miss that. The author's grandfather missed out on so much in raising his daughter, and doubly so in losing out on having a terrific musician as a grandson.
I presume this song is grounded in truth because you can really hear his heart as he sings. If it isn't true then I'm even more impressed with the Fray for creating this amazing fiction that solicits such an emotional reaction from me.
God, that first verse hits home with me. I can't wait to get married and change my last name.
God, that first verse hits home with me. I can't wait to get married and change my last name.