Don't Swallow the Cap Lyrics

Lyric discussion by syndetic 

Cover art for Don't Swallow the Cap lyrics by National, The

I'd say it's about magic mushrooms. The cap (vs. the stem) contains the highest concentration of psychedelic tryptamines. Don't swallow the cap unless you're ready to really go on a ride.

My Opinion

Well, I thought your interpretation was silly until I re-read the lyrics, and now it seems correct. The lyrics sort of read like someone who is having a mediocre time tripping on mushrooms at a party, and is tripping past the point he wants to be.