Tompkins Square Park Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Darrow 

Cover art for Tompkins Square Park lyrics by Mumford & Sons

In my opinion this song is about a couple that has broken up. A man reflecting on what he wants to say to his EX.

Overall, the song is about closure and that desire to speak your mind to that person after the relationship is over. Reflecting on a lot of what you know about the other person, the lies, what went wrong and why it never worked.

Yet the song conveys all this but projects a bigger desire. Despite him knowing everything that was wrong, the lies and the he still misses her greatly.

I think everyone who's loved someone goes through this after some time. You know how that person is and you accepted that perhaps they were awful to you. Yet you still have this desire to see them and tell them how you feel... even though they probably already know what's on your tongue.

My Interpretation