Lyric discussion by Qong 

Cover art for The Diamond Sea lyrics by Sonic Youth

This is one of the most beautiful recordings of all time.

I think that the lyrics are about your inner self, conflicts within your mind. It's about discovering what is of actual value and what isn't. As well as accepting the fact that others have the ability to affect you, whether you want them to or not. In the end there is an understanding and acceptance that others can both help and hurt these situations that you've set up in your mind. And then we end up seeing and understanding that there things are not of any great importance, and thus we are able to break from our bonds, whatever they may be, and truly be free.

u got it right man

I still listen to the song regularly, it's been one of my favorite songs for so many years now, honestly I don't even know how many years it has been. Great song.