Oceanographer's Choice Lyrics

Lyric discussion by micolithe 

Cover art for Oceanographer's Choice lyrics by Mountain Goats, The

I've found that Darinelle is one of the two people in existance who can make up crazy lyrics ("Runs Through Him with a Broadsword" line) and still be completely sincere. The other is Gruff Rhys, of the Super Furry Animals.

ANYWAY, I'm fairly sure this song is about reconciling after a long drawn-out argument. Which is basically what the album Talahassee is about.

The throwing off sparks line is possibly the most brilliant thing I've heard, though.