They said this was their "rock 'n roll" song on the album. They've also said many times that they're very inspired by Springsteen, and this song definitely has that feel to it.
Musically the song is pretty basic, so the lyrics are at the forefront here.
"Month of May" conjures images of springtime and love, both of which are referred to here. However, in true Arcade Fire fashion, everything has a dark side. "The violent winds" could easily refer to Montreal during the spring.
Renewal seems to be a theme here. A fresh start, a new outlook, mind-opening and beautiful, May can make us feel like anything is possible. But it can still be cold and windy and miserable and disappointing and depressing...
I love it!
They said this was their "rock 'n roll" song on the album. They've also said many times that they're very inspired by Springsteen, and this song definitely has that feel to it. Musically the song is pretty basic, so the lyrics are at the forefront here.
"Month of May" conjures images of springtime and love, both of which are referred to here. However, in true Arcade Fire fashion, everything has a dark side. "The violent winds" could easily refer to Montreal during the spring. Renewal seems to be a theme here. A fresh start, a new outlook, mind-opening and beautiful, May can make us feel like anything is possible. But it can still be cold and windy and miserable and disappointing and depressing...
I love it!