Lyric discussion by mtfujiinmypants 

Cover art for If You See Light lyrics by Mountain Goats, The

I think the narrator is trying to relate to Dr. Frankenstein. One of his secrets has been leaked and he fears that all his friends will lynch him because of it, but they don't even seem to care since he's been in hiding, waiting for a long period of time with no repercussions (waiting all winter). Classic delusion of grandeur story. Really great and beautiful.