There are many Shins song that leave me perplexed, but this is not one of them. I'll jump on the bandwagon and say that I think Zooey has it nailed. It's about meeting a girl and then suddenly everything revolves around her. Only you're not with her, and can only guess if her eyes are telling you to approach or if her eyes are like that for everyone. About the cutting the mustard ... I've heard that phrase used for passing gas ... errr farting ... back in the day. And it kinda makes sense - the act of farting in front of another is a sign of comfort and acceptance in a relationship. It's the magical moment when you realize that no ones perfect depsite attempts to the contrary early in a relationship.
There are many Shins song that leave me perplexed, but this is not one of them. I'll jump on the bandwagon and say that I think Zooey has it nailed. It's about meeting a girl and then suddenly everything revolves around her. Only you're not with her, and can only guess if her eyes are telling you to approach or if her eyes are like that for everyone. About the cutting the mustard ... I've heard that phrase used for passing gas ... errr farting ... back in the day. And it kinda makes sense - the act of farting in front of another is a sign of comfort and acceptance in a relationship. It's the magical moment when you realize that no ones perfect depsite attempts to the contrary early in a relationship.