Lyric discussion by KATMCC 

Cover art for Alpha in Tauris lyrics by Mountain Goats, The

It's a song about the Alpha Couple, again. This time, they actually try and separate themselves from one another and their goodbyes appear to be the healthiest part of their relationship. However, when he's left alone and without her, despite the emotional sado-masochism that is their relationship, he realizes that he needs her. In short, he'd rather be in hell with his wife than left in peace without her because, in spite of everything that they put one another through, they're in love. A twisted and warped kind of love.