"this song is extremely haunting and powerful. The lyrics explain my thoughts on heaven and hell, and how troubling it is to think of someone dying and being in hell. I don't believe in God, but this song is one of my all-time favorites. the six-minute instrumental is very serene, and..." (view)

"this song is amazing. the way it conveys its sadness and resignation is phenomanal. while kevin devine's lyrics are generally too political, these lyrics are very good. if only he could write these kind of lyrics more often instead of the political bullshit..." (view)

"great song. one my top 10 bright eyes songs does anyone know what he means by "i'll cut out my lover's tongue and sing, of a graveyard grey and a garden green?"" (view)

"i think it is about a lover or a girl who he wants as his love but will never have. he wants to be everything that comforts her gets her started helps her, but he's only the background to her. (doctor, house shower -- weather) "someones churning the earth,..." (view)

"this song is in my opinion coldplay's best lyrically, and it is unfortunate that it is hard to get a hold of. " (view)

"um, this song is catchy, but is not a great song lyrically. I like it alot as a song, but what depth is there to the lyrics? They seemed contrived, especially "You got to promise not to promise when I say when." It's just another song about a relationship, and..." (view)

"I agree with raspberry, this song puts a lot of mixed emotions out. This song is romantic, but not overly sensitive. Its a beautiful, powerful song and i love it." (view)

"this song sucks and is gay just like the band" (view)