I've only recently started listening to My Morning Jacket, after seeing that episode of American Dad (Season 5, Episode 7 "My Morning Straightjacket" very funny). As I listened to their studio albums chronologically this was the first song that really grabbed my attention, I think it may be the best on the album.
Now, as for the meaning I believe 'girlfromthenorthcountry' is right, my first thought after reading the lyrics was hopeless addiction. However, 'comebakatz' has a point..."'cause nights tick by like a long week, except when you stop by" would seem to imply romantic feelings about this person (presumably a girl).
Basically, what I gather from this song is a guy loves a girl who's addicted to drugs, but he still cares for her despite her self-destructive tendencies (drug use, and alcoholism when drugs aren't available). As for death being the easy way I cannot be certain if he means for himself (most likely due to the lack of reciprocity), or for her (as a means to end her addiction) or quite possibly for the both of them (to alleviate their suffering).
I've only recently started listening to My Morning Jacket, after seeing that episode of American Dad (Season 5, Episode 7 "My Morning Straightjacket" very funny). As I listened to their studio albums chronologically this was the first song that really grabbed my attention, I think it may be the best on the album.
Now, as for the meaning I believe 'girlfromthenorthcountry' is right, my first thought after reading the lyrics was hopeless addiction. However, 'comebakatz' has a point..."'cause nights tick by like a long week, except when you stop by" would seem to imply romantic feelings about this person (presumably a girl). Basically, what I gather from this song is a guy loves a girl who's addicted to drugs, but he still cares for her despite her self-destructive tendencies (drug use, and alcoholism when drugs aren't available). As for death being the easy way I cannot be certain if he means for himself (most likely due to the lack of reciprocity), or for her (as a means to end her addiction) or quite possibly for the both of them (to alleviate their suffering).