Triple Spiral Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Oneofmykind221 

Cover art for Triple Spiral lyrics by Bright Eyes

This song in my opinion is him losing faith in god. "How sad it is to know I'm in control" is his disdain regarding the realization that he controls his own fate. I can definitely relate to this feeling. This album is an instant classic for me.

I think it's funny that you took that literally, that is your freedom for interpretation however. I feel the line you mentioned isn't supposed to be taken seriously, it seems to me to be mocking those who would rather give up their freedom than to accept that it is there and take responsibility for their actions.

"How sad it is to know I'm in control"

I took this to mean that he knows everything that happens, he's doing to himself.

Just slightly different to your interpretation.