Lyric discussion by MattyWayne 

Cover art for Chasing After Deer lyrics by Midlake

When trying to accomplish a goal, it’s important to remember that while you're competent, there are also things you can’t control. The woods are usually kind, but the sea is not yours. If you try too hard to make something work, you damage its chances of success. So when you’re all alone and chasing after deer, remember that while you’re fast, it’s often much faster, and if you continue to chase it, you will only drive it off a cliff to the sea you can’t control. The sea is not yours…