Brothers on a Hotel Bed Lyrics

Lyric discussion by whyitsjustme 

Cover art for Brothers on a Hotel Bed lyrics by Death Cab for Cutie

i think its about a couple being stuck, either in a situation or arguement.

the most amazing line: "cause now we say goodnight from our own seperate sides like brothers on a hotel bed". obviously there is tension between the two.

best song off of plans.

I like the underlying simile of comparing their current relationship to that of two brothers sharing a hotel bed. They are together out of necessity, but there remains a certain distance and awkwardness, so they turn apart from each other to supress these uncomfortable elements.

Why are they growing apart? Time has worn them down. They are physically and emotionally exhausted.