Really I don't know if I'd really call Modest Mouse/Bright Eyes "emo". Emotionally based, yes. But far deeper than most everything classified as "emo". Especially the more recent albums, where its obvious they've matured lyrically and musically ... Nonetheless, I think the theme is the universal desire to find yourself amidst the trappings of everyday society. If you say you've never gone to bed completely confused about your life and what to do with it ... I feel sorry for you. It's alright to question your existence - you'll be the better for it. I hope ... So great song about being conscious of what you're doing in the world, not just what you're thinking ...
Really I don't know if I'd really call Modest Mouse/Bright Eyes "emo". Emotionally based, yes. But far deeper than most everything classified as "emo". Especially the more recent albums, where its obvious they've matured lyrically and musically ... Nonetheless, I think the theme is the universal desire to find yourself amidst the trappings of everyday society. If you say you've never gone to bed completely confused about your life and what to do with it ... I feel sorry for you. It's alright to question your existence - you'll be the better for it. I hope ... So great song about being conscious of what you're doing in the world, not just what you're thinking ...