Lyric discussion by ratrob 

Cover art for From Blown Speakers lyrics by New Pornographers, The

Positive is right, it's definitely about coming down off a high. I get the feeling that the metaphor blown speakers is about having a good idea despite having a lack of confidence, or fear of failure. The cymbal crashing and alarm clock are talking about panic. Like when you've made a bold decision you know you had to make but now you have to face the consequences. Great song though; I wow the NPs write great lyrics and infuse them with their catchy pop tunes