We're Getting a Divorce, You Keep the Diner Lyrics

Lyric discussion by GRexCarolinii 

Cover art for We're Getting a Divorce, You Keep the Diner lyrics by Gaslight Anthem, The

I think that it's about facing almost impossible odds : "fight for what you believe and never stop for anyone or anything that gets in your way" and they use the metaphor or a zombie attack to illustrate this

<3 "some hearts are gallows"

The zombie attack setting is a a pretty straight forward metaphor for absolute determination and the courage needed to 'fight' to achieve a goal, despite obstacles that seems insurmountable. Secondly, it also references how sometimes the people surrounding you 'give up the fight' and how that shouldn't bring you down.

It is a well written song accompanied by raw music and vocals, IMO. <3