Considering that "Familiars" is a reflection upon youth and one's past mistakes or triumphs, I feel like the song is a tribute to blind optimism and pride that we can have as teenagers. Parades seem to embody that display of good vibes and cheeriness. At the same time, the narrator accepts his failures from his youth and learns from them. It's not really a pessimistic song, but rather encapsulates the need to make a show (a parade) and move on with high spirits. Similar to "Putting the Dog to Sleep" but with a cheerier melody and more broad in topic.
Great song. Takes me back to high school but instills the feeling of "no regrets". Heartfelt and uplifting.
Considering that "Familiars" is a reflection upon youth and one's past mistakes or triumphs, I feel like the song is a tribute to blind optimism and pride that we can have as teenagers. Parades seem to embody that display of good vibes and cheeriness. At the same time, the narrator accepts his failures from his youth and learns from them. It's not really a pessimistic song, but rather encapsulates the need to make a show (a parade) and move on with high spirits. Similar to "Putting the Dog to Sleep" but with a cheerier melody and more broad in topic.
Great song. Takes me back to high school but instills the feeling of "no regrets". Heartfelt and uplifting.