| Fleet Foxes – Your Protector Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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| Fleet Foxes – Blue Ridge Mountains Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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In addition to the comment below, I also agree with the interpretation that the brother is generally 'wayward' or at risk to himself. Also - The brother: "Terrible I am, child. Even if you don't mind. No." |
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| Fleet Foxes – Blue Ridge Mountains Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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This is a beautiful song and every line is relevant. It is about a one-time infidelity, long ago, between the narrator's wife and his elder brother. It occurred in the narrator's house in the woods in a snow storm (notice the use of the words 'nest' and 'home', rather than 'cabin' or 'house'). The narrator forgives and loves his brother and would like their relationship mended and as it was in their youth, but this is no longer possible. The brother cannot forgive himself. The 'shivering dog' that 'rests' describes the narrator in the aftermath of the affair. Also notice the sadness with which the opening lines are sung. The correct lyrics are below: Lie down with me, my dear. Lie down Under stormy night. Tell nobody. My brother, where do you intend to go tonight? I heard that you missed your connecting flight To the Blue Ridge Mountains, over near Tennessee. You're ever welcome with me any time you like. Let's drive to the countryside, leave behind some green-eyed look-a-likes, So no one gets worried, no. So no one gets worried, no. But Sean, don't get careless. I'm sure it'll be fine. I love you, I love you, Oh brother of mine. In the quivering forest, Where the shivering dog rests, Our good grandfather Built a wooden nest. And the river got frozen, And the home got snowed in, And a yellow moon glowed bright Til the morning light. Terrible I am, child. Even if you don't mind. In the quivering forest, Where the shivering dog rests, Our good grandfather Built a wooden nest. And the river got frozen, And the home got snowed in, And a yellow moon glowed bright Til the morning light. Terrible I am, child. Even if you don't mind. No. |
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