this song deserves it's number one spot on the most requrested lyrics.. perfect example of what a great lyricist ben gibbard is.
while unrequited love is a bit of an emo mainstay, (not suggesting this is emo.. let's not get into that whole argument) i reckon this is a fresh and interesting take on it - the back and forth vocals being especially effective. whilst the first voice comes up with all these elaborate metaphors for the faults in their relationship, the female voice seems cold and clinical which is perfectly reflected in my favourite lines - "ive made charts and graphs that should finally make it clear, i've prepared a lecture on why i have to leave".
this song deserves it's number one spot on the most requrested lyrics.. perfect example of what a great lyricist ben gibbard is.
while unrequited love is a bit of an emo mainstay, (not suggesting this is emo.. let's not get into that whole argument) i reckon this is a fresh and interesting take on it - the back and forth vocals being especially effective. whilst the first voice comes up with all these elaborate metaphors for the faults in their relationship, the female voice seems cold and clinical which is perfectly reflected in my favourite lines - "ive made charts and graphs that should finally make it clear, i've prepared a lecture on why i have to leave".
such a great song!