Lyric discussion by cynicalbaby 

Cover art for Sinking Ship lyrics by Neutral Milk Hotel

Sorry if i'm way off here but...I think sinking ship is something that cannot be saved or avoided. Perhaps it is death or corruption destroying perfect portraits of life. You may see it coming and have guilt for not being able to do anything about it but then you have to realize that it's beyond your control, you have to forgive yourself and make the best of things. "A small pill of forgiveness I am giving to myself, it's what I need A small gift of fufillment I am hoping you will open and recieve "

However all these thoughts about a sinking ship might make you think more carefully about things and might "fill this empty mirror" sort to speak. You can't seem to escape the sinking ship either. A portrait of my sadness finding shelter in the safety of my home". I guess the sinking ship, whatever it is manages to creep up on you and brings you down.

OK now i'm totally lost on the signals though the drums thing. I'm kind of disapointed no one else commented on this song. boo hoo