Cherbourg Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Uulsik 

Cover art for Cherbourg lyrics by Beirut

It seems to me that this song is an apology to a loved one; the beginning lyrics explicitly implies that he wants to be with someone (props to Zach for making a love song not mawkish and boring). Also, the end of the song seems to be something along the lines of a promise to do the right thing. Food for thought.