Compliments
Reflections of Life: Band of Horses' Melodic Journey
Lyrics
I'm fixing a drink in the morning
I am preparing a drink early in the morning.
With a wavy tongue
My speech may be unclear or affected, possibly due to intoxication.
You may have stayed too long
You might have overstayed your welcome or presence.
You're splitting apart at the seams
You are experiencing a breakdown or disintegration.
From the hospital call
Refers to a call received from a hospital, suggesting a connection to illness or distress.
You've known him so long
You have a long-standing relationship with someone mentioned in the context.
If there's a God up in the air
Contemplating the existence of a higher power in the sky.
Someone looking over everyone
Speculating on the idea of divine oversight for everyone.
At least you got something to fall back on
Finding solace in having something reliable to fall back on.
Deep in the heart of the country
Describing a remote location in the countryside.
Was a house I built from logs
A house built from logs in the heart of the country.
A raven and a lady hawk
Reference to a raven and a lady hawk, possibly symbolic characters.
Quiet and calm through the day
Describing a peaceful and calm atmosphere during the day.
See the sun burn through the fog
Observing the sun burning through the fog.
Approaching was a yellow dog
A yellow dog is approaching, potentially signifying an event or change.
If there's a God up in the air
Reflecting on the potential existence of a higher power again.
Someone looking over everyone
Considering the idea of someone watching over everyone.
At least you got something to fall back on
Reiterating the comfort of having something dependable to rely on.
And what are people really for?
Pondering the purpose or meaning of human existence.
Does any body even care?
Questioning if anyone cares about such existential questions.
I'll bet you get a lot of compliments down there
Suggesting receiving compliments, possibly sarcastic, about life or circumstances.
If there's a God up in the air
Returning to the theme of a potential divine presence in the air.
Someone looking over everyone
Repeating the idea of someone overseeing everyone.
At least you got something to fall back on
Emphasizing the reassurance of having a fallback in challenging times.
And do you got something to say?
Prompting a question about whether there is something important to express.
Isn't something coming over you?
Asking if there is a transformative experience or realization taking place.
Do you got important things still left to do?
Questioning if there are significant tasks or goals remaining.
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