Detlef Schrempf Lyrics

Lyric discussion by chicananerd 

Cover art for Detlef Schrempf lyrics by Band of Horses

i've always loved this song, but it seems that out of no where, i seem to have gotten a different notion of what this song may be saying. previously, i concured with the ideas of it being somewhat about unrequited love, but something seemed askew...

well, i think it's not really that. i think it's more trying to explain to a person the speaker loves and values (maybe a partner, maybe a best friend, maybe both in one), that regardless of how badly they see things around them and view themselves, that the speaker cannot help but continue to view the person with loving eyes. people make mistakes, bad choices, say and do terrible things, but when you really love and know someone for who they are, you cannot help but feel like "my eyes can't look at you any other way." the person may beat themselves up about these things, but the speaker continues to be the champion and cheerleader for that person, unconditionally.

amazing song.

@chicananerd I think your analysis is spot-on.

@chicananerd I agree with Rickvee... spot on. To be seen and loved and not identified by our failures... especially when we've hurt someone. We all fall short at one time or another, but that kind of love/forgiveness can aid self-forgivensess and inspire change.