I personally love this song (then again, I love all Decemberists song... including Dracula's Daughter). It's a sweet, delicate metaphor for all those people who are trying to protect themselves from harm but, eventually can't. And they see their lives passing before their eyes, missing so many beautiful moments because they are too afraid of revealing themselves and opening their heart. Such an intimate song.
I personally love this song (then again, I love all Decemberists song... including Dracula's Daughter). It's a sweet, delicate metaphor for all those people who are trying to protect themselves from harm but, eventually can't. And they see their lives passing before their eyes, missing so many beautiful moments because they are too afraid of revealing themselves and opening their heart. Such an intimate song.