Lyric discussion by lionelhutz 

Cover art for Until I Am Whole lyrics by Mountain Goats, The

“It’s about a person you know who is struggling with the sort of depression that prevents you from taking care of yourself. And I thought well that’s something I have direct experience of.” - JD

Song Meaning

I wonder why he set it in Western Washington state? Snohomish is a actually very close to where I live. I'm thinking the main character may be Native American? The Snohomish tribe is also nearby here, and there are references to fishing that sound similar to the Native style. Anyway, great song.