Children of Children Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Knox in Box 

Cover art for Children of Children lyrics by Jason Isbell

I feel the second verse hints at an abortion and ex girlfriend maybe ex wife. He said at the time that it was speaking of him and Amanda's feelings toward their mothers, but he met her later then the "meant to stay in love" line implies. He wrote White Baretta in his latest album. I think it's more autobiographical than most expect.