The Hazards of Love 4 (The Drowned) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Tarvos 

Cover art for The Hazards of Love 4 (The Drowned) lyrics by Decemberists, The

Probably one of the most touching songs I've heard in a good while. To me it shows their strife, all culminating in their dying vow. He's rescued her, risked everything to make it there, including agreeing to perish upon his return. He seems to blame himself for getting her killed as well.

Really a beautiful song.

"With this long last rush of air, we'll speak our vows of starry whisper And when the waves came crashing down, he closed his eyes and softly kissed her"

Those are my favorites lines from the song too. As well as...

"So let's be married here today, these rushing waves, to bear our witness And we will lie like river stones, rolling only where it takes us"

The song is so poignant.