Weightless Again Lyrics
What an excellent song from this criminally overlooked duo! This is pure turn-of-the-century poetry. Suicide as the ultimate way of cutting loose from the weight of the world. And yes, the music is just fantabulous.
A true underground classic.
I'm going to contradict the previous commenter. I don't think this is about suicide. I think it's about being in a long-term relationship and losing the rush and the weightlessness that comes at the beginning.
christ this song is incredible.
Well, you got that wrong, kid-o. It's about suicide and it has some really excellent insights.
@Wedrowycz Nope. Twas written about me by Brett's brother whom I dated at the time and who wrote lyrics for a number of these titles, but isn't appropriately credited. I was living wreckless, trying to outrun the trauma of my past, poor gug could only sit by and watch as I lit up another spoon laughing in East Texas motel parking lots as everything burnt to ashes, including my little fish heart, still left in San Francisco. These words still hurt, a fair and very personal indictment, one sung by thousands who will never know me or the pain I...
@Wedrowycz Nope. Twas written about me by Brett's brother whom I dated at the time and who wrote lyrics for a number of these titles, but isn't appropriately credited. I was living wreckless, trying to outrun the trauma of my past, poor gug could only sit by and watch as I lit up another spoon laughing in East Texas motel parking lots as everything burnt to ashes, including my little fish heart, still left in San Francisco. These words still hurt, a fair and very personal indictment, one sung by thousands who will never know me or the pain I carried. Sorry I brought you with me to the abyss, Moops, but made for a catchy song, I guess. Love Always - GG