Lyric discussion by xcats 

Cover art for Prana Ferox lyrics by Mountain Goats, The

I think the beginning is supposed to be one of those sleep hypnosis tapes.

I didn't think it was likening making alcohol to dying love. I thought it was comparing making alcohol to like... love growing or getting better.

Like the sunbeams cut the dust devils apart and the shadow came off of his heart.

also,

new life all around.