its not just about a break up with his girlfriend (who, for the record, wasn't called Emma). the whole album is a cathartic response to the breakup of justin vernons previous bands and previous girlfriends. its not about one specific moment or relationship, more about the false hope that comes with each new one.
having become overwhelmed he went into the cabin to get away from having to start something new, just concentrate on day to day living. the record is him putting everything that happened up until then into perspective.
Something about the way you put this is beautiful. The false hope of starting each new venture, friendship, relationship. It's all so present in this album. So heartbreakingly understood. Because who doesn't eventually hit that point? That ache of unfulfilled emotion and expectation.
Something about the way you put this is beautiful. The false hope of starting each new venture, friendship, relationship. It's all so present in this album. So heartbreakingly understood. Because who doesn't eventually hit that point? That ache of unfulfilled emotion and expectation.
its not just about a break up with his girlfriend (who, for the record, wasn't called Emma). the whole album is a cathartic response to the breakup of justin vernons previous bands and previous girlfriends. its not about one specific moment or relationship, more about the false hope that comes with each new one. having become overwhelmed he went into the cabin to get away from having to start something new, just concentrate on day to day living. the record is him putting everything that happened up until then into perspective.
Something about the way you put this is beautiful. The false hope of starting each new venture, friendship, relationship. It's all so present in this album. So heartbreakingly understood. Because who doesn't eventually hit that point? That ache of unfulfilled emotion and expectation.
Something about the way you put this is beautiful. The false hope of starting each new venture, friendship, relationship. It's all so present in this album. So heartbreakingly understood. Because who doesn't eventually hit that point? That ache of unfulfilled emotion and expectation.