Lyric discussion by wasmuthk 

Cover art for The Gold Finch And The Red Oak Tree lyrics by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

Not unlike many other Ted Leo songs, this one seems to preach to the simple pleasures in life. The fact that beauty is everywhere and the concept of love, so misunderstood and complicated sometimes, can be simple and beautiful. We can all be taught something by a golden finch sitting in a tree.

The last two lines in this song make my cry openly and I can't figure out why. Does anyone have any insight into the last two lines?