For Emma Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Dnogs 

Cover art for For Emma lyrics by Bon Iver

this song is a memory the lyrics are not actually what was said at the time they convey the chronology of his memory

essentially: when he thinks of his break up, he thinks of walking with her in the snow--> the essence of their conversation--> when they parted ways (Running Home)--> a few of her last words

him: seek the light = change your mind girl her: ...my knees are cold = I'm making an excuse to leave now

the last line simply means their lives went separate directions