Lyric discussion by mchrissee 

Cover art for Cousins lyrics by Vampire Weekend

This is a cute song, very catchy. Love it, (:

I think this song is about "getting rid of" family members with higher birthright. Thus the referencing to cousins.

The first to me sounds like the disposed of evidence (the sweater) in the ocean and they being the authoritys could find it, if you didnt close the door, or cover your tracks. and instead of you and the model i hear you and the smart one, and they are sitting outside as their plan unfolds.

the second goes on to explain the family line of shoe maker, trouble maker, musician. All pretty unglamorous.

Heard codes in the melodies...