Lyric discussion by OctaVariuM8 

Cover art for Matthew 25:21 lyrics by Mountain Goats, The

This is truly one of the most heartwrenchingly sad songs ever penned. John, I'm so sorry for whatever caused you to write this. It's just pure, unfiltered sadness. So beautiful in it's desperation and honesty.

I just listened to this for the hundredth or so time, and I broke down for the first time, like it was the first time I'd ever heard it.