Lyric discussion by knowthyself 

Cover art for Clementine lyrics by Decemberists, The

yep, thundergod.

"...A triumph of dependence, the account begins after the desolation of the abode of the main character's 'lady lioness.' The result being a paroxysm for leniency, with both characters, faces upturned, weeping into the barren night. The newly vagabond couple then dream of being married, still poor and destitute, but 'so sweet and hilarious.' Accepting their plight, they envision themselves in a makeshift shelter, performing tender melodies together to pass the time--impoverished but in love."

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