Lyric discussion by matthewj1u 

Cover art for Vanity lyrics by Avett Brothers, The

The Bros taking one out of the book of ecclessiastes here.

@matthewj1u For sure! It's right from Ecclesiastes. Life is a fleeting enigma. That's no to say we can't enjoy it...but ultimately we're specks in the universe of eternity. And God is the real source of meaning in life. The Bros, as grandchildren of a preacher embrace their Christian beliefs...even though they don't rub it in the face of the audience. Brilliant.

@matthewj1u Sure is.

“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity” (v. 2).

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  • Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
  • Ecclesiastes 1:1-11