| Okkervil River – Mermaid Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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i think this is about a crew, setting sail and before they get very far, they come across a mermaid and they capture her and keep her on board and eventually, the whole trip becomes a mess and they're lost and they begin to sink and as the narrator is drowning, he sees her swim away and how beautiful she is and starts to regret keeping such a creature trapped on board a doomed ship. most likely, this is a metaphor for a relationship thats really going nowhere, and when they finally part, he see's his lover benefit from the spilt and he cant help but feel guilty for holding them back. and it hurts to see them be happy while he is struggling to carry on. this whole song is so gorgeous, will sheff has such a talent for writing eloquent, beautiful pieces. i can't wait for the rest of the album! |
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