I agree 100%. Both Walkmen albums are quasi-concept albums in that they seem to follow the path of human nature and how we handle life and its relationships. This song is just as you said in my eyes, its about 2 people too in love to throw eachother away. However, there is and has been issuses throughout their relationship (the album) and now its time to address them.
I take the entire first two verses as their being unsure about what or how to do it. The way he sings that song, in the very frail and quietly mumbled tone, represents thta in my eyes. Then, at one point, he puffs his chest, wipes his eyes and bears it all.
"Goodbye to all YOUR PLANS...you can listen to ME now" is the line that changes it all. it is also the most powerfull line in the entire album.
Ophelia219,
I agree 100%. Both Walkmen albums are quasi-concept albums in that they seem to follow the path of human nature and how we handle life and its relationships. This song is just as you said in my eyes, its about 2 people too in love to throw eachother away. However, there is and has been issuses throughout their relationship (the album) and now its time to address them.
I take the entire first two verses as their being unsure about what or how to do it. The way he sings that song, in the very frail and quietly mumbled tone, represents thta in my eyes. Then, at one point, he puffs his chest, wipes his eyes and bears it all.
"Goodbye to all YOUR PLANS...you can listen to ME now" is the line that changes it all. it is also the most powerfull line in the entire album.
Love this band. Love this song.