Lyric discussion by Plastic Stars 

Cover art for Shirtsleeves lyrics by Receiving End Of Sirens, The

I think this song is about going through a bad divorce... the goes Why bother trying to pass off your Offense as a good defense? and his wife/ soon to be ex wife goes Please don't treat me like a lawyer sweetie. . . .Cause there will be time for shouting matches... They are both bitter and they soon going to court, maybe for belongings... He writes what he wants but "could not force the pen" and so he is left with nothing... he trys to stand his own in court but Like guests and presidents, his words were not welcome where they could not stay... and she gets everything... Ending up bulls-eyes over his ribcage. She took everything from him, his heart, his voice(why he cant scream/stand up for himself). He loved her