Emotional (Until Crickets Guide You Back) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by roxyjl186 

Cover art for Emotional (Until Crickets Guide You Back) lyrics by Rilo Kiley

i dont think theyre making fun of emo rock. I have 2 interpretations. One is that someone she cares about is struggling with something major (possibly an addiction) the other (and the one ive always thought when i listened to the song) is that she wrote it about herself.

So my meaning is based on my assumption that she wrote it bout herself

the first verse could be her standing back and realizing she was weaker than she thought she would be. Like maybe she gave into temptation.

The chorus is something everyone can relate to... Places that bring out your emotions, such as your moms house.

As for the next verse, obviously now she IS talking bout herself. Shes saying shes a "thoughtless beast", like maybe she got so consumed with whatever shes going thru, that she became selfish. ~Honestly this song seems to be about an addiction~ She says shes afraid of everything but then she says "But its how we choose to see IT: strength or human need" The it is strength. If a person is strong, are they really strong or do they just try to meet their needs and do it successfully W/O BEING DEPENDENT ON OTHER PEOPLE/SUBSTANCES.

Chorus, again is about situations that make you feel emotional- hence the song title

This verse was the main clue that lead me to believe this was written about an addiction. Youve lost your way home, like youre so involved with your addiction youve lost the things that were important to you. It feels familiar, maybe shes been there before. And you here them calling and it sounds familiar and they might help you out. Maybe she knows people care about her and want to help her BUT ITS SO HARD, yes addictions are hard.

I know i wrote alot but this is a good song and should be given more credit than a joke... Peace~