Story Behind The Song
This is the story of a young teenage couple who leave their small, rural town to escape the disapproval of their union.
Song Description
A dreamy, harp/guitar-laden love anthem that builds into a poignant chorus and outro. Vocal layerings and soaring harmonies.
| Song Length |
4:19 |
Genre |
Rock - Indie/Low-Fi, Pop - Dreampop |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Moving |
Subject |
Courage, Civil Rights |
| Similar Artists |
Arcade Fire, My Morning Jacket |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
When we met
you set my little heart aflame.
Then I jumped into the gully knowing
you would only do the same.
It was artless, raw hope
Nervous in your bedroom
Two hands folded
Before we both resigned to
slow investigation
no interpretation
you said 'take me with you'
and let's not be afraid.
Now it's time for you and me
to find another place to go
they've been watching us in hallways
watching us when we're at home
We were born too early
meeting 4:30
Sketching out the route
of a moving line tracing
all of the confusion
searching through ruins
the dawn is breaking
and lets not be afraid.
it's a long winding path to a single aisle
you're my brooklyn baby with a bangup smile
if you tried to be
then you tried too much
if you tried to lie
then you tried too much
if you tried to love
then you tried too much
if you tried to have
then you tried too much.