First, and foremost, this song was written by Brett. Stop. Giving. Credit. To. The. Wrong. Person! Agh! It's VERY annoying. Just because someone's the vocalist doesn't mean they write the lyrics to every fucking song.
Secondly, this song reminds me of "Anesthesia," but only in the sense that is about a girl. In terms of poetic device, or metaphor, they aren't too similar. The name Evangeline is also seemingly ironic: it literally means, "god's little angel" (or perhaps could be alluding to the Longfellow poem, as strong and having such a faith in herself to continue to search for her love.) However, the song seems to imply that she (and the speaker) are in the midst of a faltering relationship and are losing "faith" in one another ( the word "faith" does not have to imply a "faith in god," you know.) It could also show how he has come to realize that she is not the perfect "angel" he once thought she was. Therefore, Brett is using religious undertones to highlight how, perfect, or truly illuminating "Evangeline" was.
And as for the line "next time, it could be curtains:" I think that is one of the most ingenious lines in the entire song. Look at it this way: they are most likely a young couple, right? When a couple such as that moves in with one another, they have to make decisions on certain aspects of their home--like, home decor, or drapes. This line, to me, seems to highlight something petty that the two of them were arguing about, and hence the deterioration of their relationship. It's seems sarcastic, in that respect.
Sorry for the long post... I just had to put that out there.
If i'm not mistaken, the phrase 'it could be curtains' means something is ending as in when a show at the theatre ends when the curtains are let down. At least that is how I've always thought of it. Great take on the song though!
If i'm not mistaken, the phrase 'it could be curtains' means something is ending as in when a show at the theatre ends when the curtains are let down. At least that is how I've always thought of it. Great take on the song though!
First, and foremost, this song was written by Brett. Stop. Giving. Credit. To. The. Wrong. Person! Agh! It's VERY annoying. Just because someone's the vocalist doesn't mean they write the lyrics to every fucking song.
Secondly, this song reminds me of "Anesthesia," but only in the sense that is about a girl. In terms of poetic device, or metaphor, they aren't too similar. The name Evangeline is also seemingly ironic: it literally means, "god's little angel" (or perhaps could be alluding to the Longfellow poem, as strong and having such a faith in herself to continue to search for her love.) However, the song seems to imply that she (and the speaker) are in the midst of a faltering relationship and are losing "faith" in one another ( the word "faith" does not have to imply a "faith in god," you know.) It could also show how he has come to realize that she is not the perfect "angel" he once thought she was. Therefore, Brett is using religious undertones to highlight how, perfect, or truly illuminating "Evangeline" was.
And as for the line "next time, it could be curtains:" I think that is one of the most ingenious lines in the entire song. Look at it this way: they are most likely a young couple, right? When a couple such as that moves in with one another, they have to make decisions on certain aspects of their home--like, home decor, or drapes. This line, to me, seems to highlight something petty that the two of them were arguing about, and hence the deterioration of their relationship. It's seems sarcastic, in that respect.
Sorry for the long post... I just had to put that out there.
If i'm not mistaken, the phrase 'it could be curtains' means something is ending as in when a show at the theatre ends when the curtains are let down. At least that is how I've always thought of it. Great take on the song though!
If i'm not mistaken, the phrase 'it could be curtains' means something is ending as in when a show at the theatre ends when the curtains are let down. At least that is how I've always thought of it. Great take on the song though!