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You spent the fall turning over new leaves
one by one on your way to the bar everyday
like the lost, desperate dog that you are
But you won't find what you need
following that leash
never the less
you keep walking away from me.
You spent the fall turning over new leaves
you seemed more resolved than ever
dig your own grave
lie down, and wait
for friends and family
to get you back up on your feet
so you can keep on walking.
Well i've got legs of my own
a clean shirt for the morning
My half of next months rent
and a bar or two to burn down
Well I'm tired of sleeping on the couch
like a guest in my own house
well I'm tired of lying to the cat
about if or when i'll be back
I'm tired of painting over the past
You'll spend your whole fucking life walking
one by one on your way to the bar everyday
like the lost, desperate dog that you are
But you won't find what you need
following that leash
never the less
you keep walking away from me.
you seemed more resolved than ever
dig your own grave
lie down, and wait
for friends and family
to get you back up on your feet
so you can keep on walking.
a clean shirt for the morning
My half of next months rent
and a bar or two to burn down
like a guest in my own house
well I'm tired of lying to the cat
about if or when i'll be back
I'm tired of painting over the past
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I've only heard this song on Youtube a few times, but I thought he was saying "about if or when you'll) be back at the end?
I also think it's "following that leash" not leech. But I could def be wrong.
I saw a video on youtube of Mike playing this and he said that it was "about a divorce". Maybe his parents?
This being "about a divorce" could be a... "divorce" from himself? Like, a part of him finally leaving. The part of him that's turning over a new leaf is being left behind, staying, and the part of him that he resents is walking forever. Never to come back. OR it could be vice versa. I dunno, I just love this song.
This being "about a divorce" could be a... "divorce" from himself? Like, a part of him finally leaving. The part of him that's turning over a new leaf is being left behind, staying, and the part of him that he resents is walking forever. Never to come back. OR it could be vice versa. I dunno, I just love this song.
Nice interpretation.
Nice interpretation.
P.S. as far as the meaning of this song, I think Mike may be talking about himself the whole time, as he does often. But also it could definitely be a close family member or friend. This person keeps walking down a path of self destrction and unhealthy depression, and refuses to seek help.
MY HALF of next month's rent
i believe that is the correct lyric.
I am a long time wanderer. Other wanderers i have met fall under Owen's description here. Alcohol plays a huge part in a persons life who has not had a smooth passage. Many stories fill my mind of suffering and abuse that culminate in self pity and self destruction. I can be in a small town in France or Spain, there is always the person needing someone to reach out, to hand them a moment of faith when there moments are desperate, you can see it in their eyes. Never pass a person who has not asked your help but clearly needs it. Just one little gesture from the haves gives the have nots a sense of well being and a little hope. This song for me explains in simple terms the suffering loneliness of individuals, their brief escape from that, and the continued circle of life that would be a whole lot more meaningful if we just cared for each more than we do now, and fed the cat on a regular basis, because we might just come back as one in the next life