Pathetique Lyrics

Lyric discussion by cambt236 

Cover art for Pathetique lyrics by Andrew Bird

I think the title of this must refer to his regards towards the state of mind he felt after this particular break-up. In which case he seems to fluctuate from despising the person that shunned him to missing them and wanting them in back

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what is more likely, he is trying to convince himself that he is over this person, repeating over and over that he bears no grudge, but at the same trying trying to pick fault at her to make things easier - although eventually he concedes he wants her back.