The bridge is by far the coolest part of this song. "40 days at sea" refers to a Israelite style wandering about, further evidenced by the Jack Kerouac reference (read On the Road). It's sarcastic, not literal.
The entire song is saying don't give up your youthful idealism. It's trying to create nostalgia for another time (see also Old Apartment) and counterpointing complacency for our Fight-Clubesque lot in life (see also Never Do Anything).
BNL is at their best when they're at their most introspective. I love Pinch Me and 1-Week types of songs, but the deeper stuff is truly great.
The bridge is by far the coolest part of this song. "40 days at sea" refers to a Israelite style wandering about, further evidenced by the Jack Kerouac reference (read On the Road). It's sarcastic, not literal.
The entire song is saying don't give up your youthful idealism. It's trying to create nostalgia for another time (see also Old Apartment) and counterpointing complacency for our Fight-Clubesque lot in life (see also Never Do Anything).
BNL is at their best when they're at their most introspective. I love Pinch Me and 1-Week types of songs, but the deeper stuff is truly great.