American Low Lyrics

Lyric discussion by waiting_to_fall 

Cover art for American Low lyrics by Cassino

This is such a beautiful song and I just can't get enough of it. Nick's voice is so amazing. I agree that this song is about the lower class and struggles.

The line that stands out most to me is "The poshest scarf on the warmest day Its enough to make you give up she says... I know I know I know... it shows"

I think this song is about a couple who is maybe just starting out and having a rough time making ends meet. She is saying that it makes her want to give up when she sees people with such expensive things that aren't really needed. It's almost like they are showing off their money by wearing something so expensive at a time when they don't need to wear it. It's like those people throw their money away on things they really don't need, while others try so hard and can never make ends meet or buy things they do need... like a scarf on a cold day.