Nantes Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ileavubrethles 

Cover art for Nantes lyrics by Beirut

You know that feeling, what your heart is just melting and your stomach feels warm and tingly, and you feel like you can't take it?

...That's what this song does to me.

As for its meaning, it is a lot about the war. This whole album references World War II. Most of the songs are named after European cities where famous battles occured.

The lyrics, "Well it's been a long time now, Since I've seen you smile... And I'll gamble away my fright, and I'll gamble away my time..."

Are most likely coming from an American man who is away at war in Europe, or more specifically Nantes. He is thinking of a loved one while trying to be strong.