Lyric discussion by ABookOnAShelf 

Cover art for Cao Dai Blowout lyrics by Mountain Goats, The

Damn. Ouch. It seems like he's let that ghost just "pass right through," that's so tragic that his father's ghost has managed to set up shop in this poor kid's house, still tears up his life, and he still won't do anything about it, not an exorcism, not a locked door or crucifix.

But I guess he knows better than anyone that those things won't make him stop. The only way for the ghost to leave you alone is to let him know he doesn't frighten you anymore. Brilliant.