Biko Lyrics

Lyric discussion by nachturnal 

Cover art for Biko lyrics by Bloc Party

Does anyone else see the parallel between "The world isn't kind to little things" and "I left you blueberries in the fridge / The little thing that I can do"?

In a sense, could be saying that the world as a whole doesn't care about their relationship and the little, kind things that you do for the people you love, like leave them their favourite food in the fridge.

When coupled with the idea that the other person is dying or depressed, it suggests a sense of despondency; the narrator cares so much about the other person, but sort of no-one else does. You know?