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Death Cab for Cutie – A Diamond and a Tether Lyrics 16 years ago
My fav. song off of Open Door. This is how I interpret it:
-Relationship after half-hearted relationship, he seems to fall into the same pattern: loses interest and dreams of being single/ being with girls with more to offer.
-Meanwhile, the girl is waiting for him to commit to marriage (the diamond) which he sees more as a ball and chain (a tether).
- As soon as he feels like he's going to lose her, he temporarily puts just enough energy and passion into it to keep her there (From a boy who won't fly..But who will take to the sky ..if I think you're about to say goodbye).
Saw him in concert last week and they did this song. Totally amazing.

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