Lyric discussion by dllibrarian 

Cover art for Ottoman lyrics by Vampire Weekend

I imagine this is a follow up to Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa. A couple, with significant cultural, ethnic, and economic differences, who had a random hook up in Cape Cod, are still, somehow together. He is meeting the parents, commenting on their furniture and sweating through his tweeds — seeking unlikely approval—maybe asking for a hand in marriage.

Positive
Subjective
Enjoyment
Cultural Differences
Relationship
Social Class
Meeting Parents
Marriage Proposal