Weightless Lyrics

Lyric discussion by evenfunnier 

Cover art for Weightless lyrics by Nada Surf

meaning to me? its all about getting older, brilliant song and meanings but what the hell are the white and black hats?????????? really want to know what this means, is it an american thing or something? apert from that bit it all makes sense to me.

It's actually "Why do black cats hide behind each others back's all the time."

I just checked a very clean live performance, and there is little doubt in my mind that he says "White and black hats"

It's a secret to everyone, I guess.

@evenfunnier

White hats and black hats are in reference to the good guys and bad guys in old cowboy films and serials.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_and_white_hat_symbolism_in_film

I couldn't say what it means in the context of this song. Something about duality? Perspectives? He sings it beautifully, and that's enough for me.