Lyric discussion by Kinrui 

Cover art for Amputations lyrics by Death Cab for Cutie

Ok this is how i see it.

And if it was just how you wanted You'd be glued to his bones and his brainstem And changing your image and attitudes Won't bring him back into your bedroom

Girl acts aloof and uncaring. Boy can't stop thinking about her but starts distancing himself from her because it hurts too much from him.

Amputating as he's waiting Amputating He's unresponsive because you're irresponsible

The word 'amputating' was kind of confusing for awhile. But i think it kind of describes how it hurt for the boy. Kind of like slow and constant.

Or 'amputating' might refer to him slowly losing her love for her. Sort of like slowly severing his love for her.

He doesn't respond to her anymore because she's 'irresponsible' with her love.

Doesn't really link to the speech though.

But then again i think i read too much into it.

Anyone else got any other ideas as to what it means?