The Weather Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Delman 

Cover art for The Weather lyrics by Built to Spill

This song is about a lost loved one.

It can be interpreted as Romantic or Sentimental. Take your pick.

"Do you want in to the outside..." is a reference to the great beyond but could also be interpreted as estrangement.

"Nobody's hoping for better days. No one knows what to do..." is describing the despair and unfamiliarity of such a loss.

"It might save time if I meet you there, but I don't care I'd rather wait for you." is describing the feeling of wanting to die but instead having to go on with life without seeing this person again. Acceptance of the loss.

This song is incredibily poetic.

RIP Jeremy.

My Interpretation

I don't feel like I can give a large generalization for this song as with most built to spill songs, so here is a few lines:

You�re okay in your secret place, With no one bothering you. It might save time if I meet you there, but I don�t care I�d rather wait for you.

This seems to be about opening up to someone in a relationship. We all have a "secret place" and it oftens seems better not to let anyone in there. Hes saying its ok if this person won't let him in right away....

You nailed it! Lyrics aside the music really tells the story.