Lyric discussion by antihexe 

Cover art for Pale Green Things lyrics by Mountain Goats, The

This one just kicked me square in the chest, leaving me breathless and tearful.

I've never really sat down and really listened.

"I turned it over in my mind / Like a living Chinese finger trap"

That is to say, you have to let it go and stop pulling at it in order to escape from the trap that was set for you. Acceptance...

Thank you Darnielle.