Lyric discussion by nominal 

Cover art for Also Frightened lyrics by Animal Collective

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Ghosts came crowding around and then I woke, you slept there on your side From our window, two lanterns draw signs on the night And light our two shadows I watch with delight Will I want them to be who they will be Or to be more like their dad

Will it be just like they're dreaming Will it be just like I'm dreaming Will it be just like they're dreaming Will it be just like I'm dreaming

The influence is relative Maybe I should let them Maybe we should let them And I have a question:

Are you also frightened?

And no one should call you a dreamer

I think you got it. It doesn't sound like he says "relative" though; it sounds more like "threatened" to me.