Where Do I Begin Lyrics

Lyric discussion by slightlyawake 

Cover art for Where Do I Begin lyrics by Wilco

"Star Wars" will probably be my most listened album of the year. I love the flow, track after track. "Where Do I Begin" comes into view, and it's a heart-wrenching experience to say the least. At first listen, it does appear to be addressing the frustrations of relationships. You never know how the other person really feels, maybe you don't even know how YOU feel, and the narrator seems to eventually want to end it so that he can feel like himself again.

But on the other hand, I like to see this song as a conversation with oneself. It's about coming to terms with letting go of your mistakes and regrets, and beginning a new journey. I think the beautiful, wordless outro to this track highlights that notion. It sounds like the theme of standing up, getting on your feet and waving a bittersweet goodbye to your regret-filled past.