The Grand Optimist Lyrics

Lyric discussion by jcondidorio 

Cover art for The Grand Optimist lyrics by City and Colour

I heard this song performed live on TV 3 nights ago and was immediately blown away. Growing up in a broken home and living with my father, he would always say to me during arguments, "You are just like your goddamn mother!". I think Dallas Green had a similar experience. I think he is being cynical when he calls his father the Grand Optimist.