Lyric discussion by Gama 

Cover art for Natural Anthem lyrics by Postal Service, The

This seems like the anthem behind all of Ben's lyrics. It's like he's describing all the songs he writes - the choruses resound, the names and places are taken from real life, and they've got his biased slant on them.

But taken on its own, to me personally, it's a love song that goes beyond the sentiment of Brand New Colony, which is very much about being with the person alone, getting away from it all, protecting them. This is more about how that person inspires you to do some good and be a positive force.

I think you're exactly right.

Yup. Agreed. He's in love with someone, and it inspires him to do grander, greater, better things. Probably why I connect with this song so well.