Modest Mouse – Might

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I might
And you might
But neither of us do, though
And neither of us will
I broke every bone in my goddamn jaw
That's a lot, it's the last one I ever got
I might
And you might
But neither of us do, though
And neither of us will
Yesterday night I broke every bone in my jaw
Thought so hard, it's the last thing I ever thought

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    My Interpretation:I think this was written before he actually broke his jaw, which I think is interesting. He broke his jaw while The Moon & Antarctica was in the works in 1999 (it was released in 2000) and "Might" was recorded in 1995 and 1996 (released in 1996). So the jaw reference is not literal.

    I have heard/read many references to broken jaws and everytime I hear them it seems to refer to love (or the lack of love when then there once was love). I have searched for some sort of proof that the broken jaw is a reference to rotting love, but I haven't really found anything published on the idea (sorry to ramble about this). Anyway, I always just take the broken jaw to have something to do with love and to anyone saying Modest Mouse doesn't write about relationships, you may need to listen more carefully.

    With a broken jaw it would be difficult to communicate and doing something as simple and vital as getting nutrition even becomes difficult. Take that and apply it metaphorically to any type of love that is falling apart and I think it makes sense--lack of communication, lack of satisfaction due to even the most simple things being difficult.

    I know I may not be right, but it's something to think about.
    Flag miriamleamanon April 11, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I guess when I listen to it it sound like he saying "Neither of us do though, and neither of us will go" Idk makes me sorta think of a long distance relationship that they both keep putting off. But they still say they love eachother. And also in the song lounge, he says "Ive got a girlfriend out of this city I know I like her I think she is pretty" Another line that makes me think of a Long Distance Relationship. Idk just a thought.
    Flag Awckyon January 03, 2011   Link
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    Song Meaning:To me this song means being angry or frustrated and thinkig about doing something and not doing it in the end. I love this song its one of my favorites on This Is A Long Drive For Someone With Nothing To Think About.
    Flag thescientist77on September 28, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:this song could be about anything that never gets started that two or more people want to happen(like a relationship.) i love how he mentions his jaw...i don't really know how it fits with the song. i read awhile ago that some kid punched him in a parking lot because of a little quarrel about drugs....i have know idea if its true. kind of an interested story though.
    Flag Hey_thereon August 30, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:This song just spells fear, to me. Two people, paralyzed by fear, never getting around to doing what they know they most want to (initiate a relationship, I presume).
    Flag Veiton August 26, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:i mean shot himself
    Flag bware o mastodonson July 22, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:this song is obviously about hanging oneself. he thought too hard about lifes meaningless meaning and that was his last thought cuz the noose broke every bone in his jaw.
    Flag bware o mastodonson July 21, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:whitelotus knows whats up.
    Flag OldHickoryon July 09, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Try listening for just the drums in the song. It is fucking amazing.
    Flag whitelotus66on June 18, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:"i might"
    procrastination?

    "i broke every bone in my goddamn jaw"
    broken jaw from making excuses?
    Flag im jon of arcon April 17, 2008   Link

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