Lyric discussion by bjk214 

Cover art for KC lyrics by Matt Pond PA

this song sounds to me like a narrative. the author is reminiscing about a lost relationship where it sounds like he was hurt. perhaps he walks through the city and remembers pieces of old memories. "the bodies underneath the maple tree/the leaves turned red where you killed me" fall has always been a symbol of death- of the leaves which turn red and fall from the tree, but in this case of the relationship which died.

i just can't get this song out of my head. i walk around all day air-guitarring. the chords are simple but beautiful

I agree, I think the song was about a relationship which the narrator reflects on. It sounds like the other person ended the relationship, and he doesn't understand why; just see these lines:

::theres nothing that weve done you could call a mistake

and then at the end:

::theres nothing that weve done that could be wrong ::its the only way well ever understand

Love this song, it stirs up a lot of emotion.