This song represents exactly why Fleet Foxes is one of my favorite groups. Robin's lyrics are prolific poetry, coaxing the listener to slowly chew on the words for a while...
That being said, I believe Robin was commenting on the selfish nature of both man and society in today's world. Technology has led us to this narcistic place, but in the end we still end up in the earth the same way as our ancestors.
This song represents exactly why Fleet Foxes is one of my favorite groups. Robin's lyrics are prolific poetry, coaxing the listener to slowly chew on the words for a while...
That being said, I believe Robin was commenting on the selfish nature of both man and society in today's world. Technology has led us to this narcistic place, but in the end we still end up in the earth the same way as our ancestors.