| Eels – In My Younger Days Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| At the age of 21, this song epitomizes my life. Numbing apathy coupled with thoughts of "the one that got away" have enveloped my soul, and I know exactly how Mr. E feels. | |
| Mumford & Sons – Thistle & Weeds Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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This has many potential interpretations, but I tend to agree with the spiritual theme that blaow came up with. I think the entire song could be an exchange of dialogue (or just thoughts or general attitudes) between God and present day man, with the choruses ("But plant your hope with good seeds" - "Rain down on me") being sung by mankind, and everything else being said by God. In this way, it seems as though God, in a world of rapidly-diminishing faith, is at His wit's end on how to restore faith in Him and what He stands for (And I'm on my knees and your faith in shreds it seems). All of the lines feed into God's desperation in mankind (Corrupted by the simple sniff of riches blown/I know you have felt much more love than you've shown), and his inability to correct this (water creeps to my chest). Mankind's dialogue (But plant your hope with good seeds/don't cover yourself with thistle and weeds) is modern man rationalizing away from any spiritual belief, and instead relying on science and tangible facts (good seeds). The plea by man to "Rain down on me" is an attempt to recruit other men to their atheistic cause. Controversial explanation, but bear in mind I'm writing this as an agnostic, I can only guess at these things, and I'm not supporting one opinion over another in terms of faith. |
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| Mumford & Sons – Winter Winds Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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A very interesting opposite take on the song, JMMB. It really could be either one. In regards to the last line of the final verse, I believe it is "when the city clears and sun descends" being another way to say "at the end of the day". So in sum, "You'll be happy and wholesome again at the end of the day." This works for both the unfortunate, heart-wrenching interpretation (where the heart won't agree to love, when the brain and person clearly knows the relationship makes sense), of which I have numerous personal experiences. Or the more positive, leap-of-faith interpretation (where it is simply about throwing caution to the wind and jumping right in, rather than waiting for love to grow). This song is an anthem for the hopeless romantics out there, who are down in their luck when it comes to love, and I'm glad that I happened upon it now rather than many years down the road. |
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