Oh, You Are the Roots That Sleep Beneath My Feet and Hold the Earth in Place Lyrics

Lyric discussion by thsisnotanexit 

Cover art for Oh, You Are the Roots That Sleep Beneath My Feet and Hold the Earth in Place lyrics by Bright Eyes

why does it have to be about a girl?

the first impression i got was that it was about drugs. it could speak to a very powerful addiction, or any sort of love. he never mentions anything but "you" and his need to stick with this thing. and of course you'd first try a drug in the attic of someone's house.

who knows. odds are it's a girl, but keep the mind open to other possibilities.

Man! First of all, your username is great. Saves The Day is so sweet. Second, you posted this awesome entry on my birthday. And, foremost... Marvelous observation! Conor has always been one to drug it up, ya know? It's just a natural assumption to believe this is all about a girl. ...Surprised I never really thought of that drug-interpretation, myself. Good job, thisisnotanexit. :D